Everyone has had frozen pot pies - especially during your first couple years of college! After Christmas this past year, I was thinking of new ways to use the leftover turkey. So, I thought why not pot pies. But what to use for the crust on top, which I think is the best part as long as it is flaky. My first try was a moderate success. The inside was delish and the crust was okay. I used Pillsbury crescent roll for the crust. The second time I made them was a bust. This time I used the ... Continue Reading
Homemade Pot Pie: Way Better Than Frozen

A delicious pot pie is the perfect way to use turkey or chicken leftovers.
Tricky Turkey Terms

Learn the difference between the different types of turkey available for your Thanksgiving feast.
With Thanksgiving just over a week away it's time to start making those turkey purchases or pre-orders. Whether you are purchasing a conventional frozen turkey, or considering pre-ordering an already thawed heritage variety, what does this all mean? It can be tricky trying to decide when it may be appropriate to pay a little more for a certain type of labeled turkey. As a proponent of a more eco- and animal-friendly farming practices we purchase and pre-order a free range, heritage turkey. ... Continue Reading
Dressing Your Table for Thanksgiving

Think about dressing the turkey but also doing the same for the table.
Whether you’re a Martha Stewart wannabe or someone who could care less about the details entertaining can bring out your inner design diva. So, if you’re hosting your friends and family for Thanksgiving you need to not only think about dressing the turkey but also doing the same for the table. If the thought of preparing the whole feast and adding some flair into your decor has you breaking out in a sweat, follow these tips to create a stunning table setting - stress free: 1. Run with ... Continue Reading
3 Recipes to Keep Your Thanksgiving Leftovers from Going to Waste

Move beyond turkey sandwiches with your Thanksgiving Leftovers.
When it comes to saving money, one thing we can all do is make sure food doesn’t go to waste. The day after Thanksgiving is one my family looks forward to almost as much as Thanksgiving itself. We are all sandwich lovers and we each have our own version of the perfect Thanksgiving leftover sandwich. But eating turkey sandwich can get tiring. If you’d like to move beyond basic turkey sandwiches and are looking for new ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers, try these recipes; your ... Continue Reading