{Thanksgiving side dishes with a twist} Today is Thanksgiving and in the spirit of the day’s festivities, I’d like to share two of my favorite side dishes that are a must-have on my Thanksgiving table. These are not your everyday green beans and cranberry sauce! Thanksgiving Green Beans: 4 lbs green beans (we’re feeding A LOT…

{My favorite: Chocolate Chip Cookies} There’s something about the reliability of a great recipe – how maintaining exact measurements and temperatures and following the directions carefully will always yield the same results. It’s dependable. It’s comforting. I’ve been experimenting with different recipes for years, but I’ve finally mastered the perfect chocolate chip cookie. I took…