Happy Hanukkah!

Today I will be celebrating my very first Hanukkah with my best friend Mindy and her husband Ryan. I am so excited to learn all about their family traditions and share this special holiday with them!

So this morning I made a Red Chrayn (pronounced khreyn). I found this recipe while looking through Nigela Lawson's book - Nigela Christmas

This book is actually a Christmas gift that I begged to open early :-)

I used;

• 1 Cup Horseradish Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Sour Cream
• 1 Uncooked Red Beet - peeled

I whisked together the Horseradish Sauce and Sour Cream. Then (wearing latex gloves) I grated the red beet into the mixture. Here is my final product;

Chrayn is typically served as a condiment with fish...I can't wait to try it out!

I also made this yummy Monkey Bread for dessert;

Happy Hanukkah everyone!

Odd Food

I am going to share with you my absolute favorite sandwich of all time. You may say ewww {like my husband is saying right now!}.... or you may say .... I think I'll try it!


My grandmother used to make these sandwiches and pack them up for a picnic. I can remember eating them at amusement parks, the beach and by the pool. They are great if your a vegetarian or just love olives. And they also make wonderful finger sandwiches if you chop off the crusts and corner them - serve them at an old fashioned tea party!



What am I talking about?


cream cheese & olives






Ohhh it is sooo good! Just take a dollop of cream cheese and warm it for about 15 seconds in the microwave. Chop up a few green olives stuffed with pimentos and mix it up. Spread it on bread or even better - toast. You could also try spreading it on a bagel for breakfast or on crackers for a snack


Just try it!


What is your favorite "odd food"?

Pie Day

I have been told by a dear co-worker (we will call her Suzy) that Wednesday the 26th is an unofficial holiday; Pie Day! Suzy gets together with the ladies in her family's and bakes pies all day long. Then after all their hard work they sit down and enjoy one of their pies together. How sweet!

I myself am getting together with my Mom on Tuesday night (darn work) to make our pies and breads. I am currently working on making the pie doughs in advance and freezing them. (pie dough post to follow soon!)

My Pie Day List;

2 Pumpkin

1 Apple

1 Cherry

1 Blueberry

1 Mince Meat

+ 1 bonus, still undecided

Lets chat! Who do you spend Pie Day with and what Pies are on your list? Any suggestions for my bonus pie?