Every year, come December 27, the holiday blues hit our household. Mama is exhausted from all that shopping and cooking. Papa is exhausted from either “A.”: Helping Mama, “B.”: Listening to Mama complain, or “C.”: Both. (In our household it’s “C”.) As far as our kids go, they will undoubtedly burn out on that new [...] [...more]
For my closet girlfriends, friendship is the real present every December. As sure as the first snow will fall, we will gather in each others’ kitchens with a steno pad and glass of wine, prepping for our big holiday meal. Like the gifts our children expect from Santa, we busy moms will count on Safeway [...] [...more]
Without fail, my husband and I invite 10 guests for holiday dinner. Without fail, only 5 R.S.V.P.. Without fail, 16 end up at our table. With 11 more chairs to cram around the table, not to mention 11 more mouths ready to cram holiday goodness into their bellies, my husband and I count on Safeway to pull us [...] [...more]
If you’re looking for a quick appetizer recipe that’s sure to please a crowd, try these Turkey Peppercorn Ranch Bites. Don’t let these tiny bites fool you; they’re bursting with a whole lot of flavor! This Turkey Peppercorn Ranch Bites Recipe combines PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese and KRAFT FREE Peppercorn Ranch Dressing [...] [...more]
With only a few days left before Thanksgiving, we wanted to round up our favorite side dishes to help you prepare a great, holiday dinner! These cute Sausage & Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms are a welcomed addition to any holiday dinner table. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing is brushed onto the mushroom caps to intensify the flavors of [...] [...more]
This Thanksgiving, I’m definitely giving thanks for my kids. They make our house a home. I love their constant giggling, their holiday “art” projects that look less like a turkey and more like a rock with feathers glued on, and everything else about them. All that said, I’m absolutely ready for a holiday meal that suits [...] [...more]
Thanksgiving at our home means plenty of eating – long before the turkey makes its debut. With a crowd of guests ranging from toddlers to grandparents, my husband and I are always looking for appetizer ideas that will appeal to generations of picky eaters. Thanks to the huge selection of both traditional and modern recipes on Safeway.com, this year we’ll have [...] [...more]
Has election night always been such a party night, or is this year extra special? I have a handful of parties to run to tomorrow night. It feels like everyone just wants to get together and celebrate or mourn this nonstop election season coming to a close. It does seem like a [...] [...more]
