Thanksgiving, Is A Wonderful Time. Jimmy Walker Says Dyn-o-mite.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving dishes? Are you a turkey purist? Do you like to get all crazy and deep-fry your turkey? This year my dad is smoking a turkey. We'll do a regular one as well, just in case. (And is it just me or does "my dad is smoking a turkey" sound hilarious to you too?) I love a good turkey, roasted to perfection, injected with butter and other fatty substances I don't know and can't say. I also love a honey-baked ham. I used to pay the big bucks for one of those real Honey Baked Hams. Mmmm, I love those! I love that crunchy sweet coating. But times are simpler and we'll be fine with a regular ham. But my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the cranberry sauce!! Yes, you heard me right. I love it any way, shape of a can, or form. Can't get enough! I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and remember all the many things we are blessed with in our lives. Enjoy your yummy dinner and even yummier time with loved ones.

Caramel "Crack"

We made crack last night. In our kitchen. With only ingredients found in our home. It was easy and we'll do it again. And again. And again. If you try it you'll be addicted too. Don't be fooled into the thinking of, "Just this once" or "I won't be addicted my first try". You'll never be able to get enough. You are going to be hooked if you try it. And you'll never see saltines the same way again.
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Sunday Dinner

My baby wasn't feeling well so I stayed home from work. It was great because I was able to catch up on a few neglected chores, like folding laundry, Blech!!! When I do menial tasks, like laundry, I prefer to watch tv to keep me entertained. And my choice of tv viewing is Food Network! And I was lucky enough to watch Paula Deen. And here is what she was making...

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf


Chocolate Sybil Cake


Let me tell you, it looked D-E-Licious! I really need some meatloaf and chocolate cake now. But it will wait until I have some time, like Sunday afternoon. Can't wait!

Mmmm, Pumpkin Cupcakes!

These cupcakes were DE-LI-CI-OUS!!!! I especially liked that the cake was dense, more like a muffin. I put a maple butter-cream frosting on them to make them extra yummy.

Click here for the recipe.