It’s Charcuterie Time of Year!

Our American Thanksgiving celebration really begins the week before with the not-so-American debut of Beaujolais Nouveau. Since 1985 Beaujolais Nouveau has been released every third Thursday of November from the Beaujolais region of France, and since 1989 my skipper and I have gathered together with friends and family the following day in celebration. Our first…

Walnut & Cranberry Acorn Squash

These little gems can be a wonderful addition to next Thursday’s Thanksgiving meal. A slightly more nutritious alternative to Marshmallow Sweet Potato Casserole (although we see nothing wrong with doing both!), this stuffed acorn squash is as pretty as it is delicious. My Skipper and I will be rafted up with Captain Alex, friends and…