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Heading up to NJ where I might be taking over the kitchen for the day: Brined Turkey, Honey Baked Ham, mashed potatoes, garlic green beans, sweet potato casserole, homemade cranberry sauce, stuffing with apples and pie - pecan, pumpkin, and apple.

Circles in South Tampa, FL. One of my favorite places to go for lunch or dinner - the roasted garlic dressing is amazing and the owner is so friendly.

chocolate souffle cake

The first time I made brown sugar candied bacon for my husband.

My favorite thanksgiving story happened last year. My uncle haphazardly ran the kitchen that morning and ended up burning the stuffing and dipping his fingers into my aunt's pumpkin pie for a taste. The stuffing was delicious and the pie was just as good. It made for a great laugh and great story.

I was introduced to apple brandy this spring. My favorite is from Foggy Ridge Ciders in Virginia. Nothing like seeing where what you drink is made!

Success - Sour Creme Coffee Cake. Barely survives a day!

Latest failure - My go to doubletree cookie recipe betrayed me with super flat and burnt cookies with raw centers.

Steak, balsamic roasted onions, butter lettuce, roasted garlic and Gorgonzola spread on french or ciabatta

A milk chocolate truffle from a little chocolate shop in Brussels. I can't remember the name, but we went through a pound in a day and had to go back the following day because we ate them all.

I loved brownies a la mode as a kid... I still do, but it's not my go to dessert anymore

Doubletree chocolate chip cookies

My biggest baking disaster was a green cake. My friend's birthday is on St. Patrick's Day so I thought it would be fun to make a green cake for him. The cake was great but the color was a little unappetizing. Some things just aren't better with a hint of green.