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Donut o’ the Month for JoJoTastic: Whole Wheat Cranberry Cake Donuts with Whiskey Cider Glaze

November 2014

As one who thrives on the adrenaline rush of working until the very last minute, I prefer the role of hostess in the production of Thanksgiving. This year, however, I feel like more of an understudy to an understudy. I’m not sure which part I’ll be playing, where I’ll be performing or what I’ll be eating.

November Donut o the Month

I’ve been in such a frenzy of projects, Thanksgiving had been hiding in the shadows of deadlines, and it very quickly sneaked up on me. Despite my lack of plans, I couldn’t let the Donut o’ the Month series pass November without a nod to the month’s star holiday.

November Donuts

This recipe draws inspiration from Thanksgiving’s cranberry sauce tradition, fall herb accents, mugs of hot cider, and the shot of whiskey you need when dad digresses into politics at the dinner table.

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Check out my original November donut post and all the other fantastic content at JoJoTastic!

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November 21, 2014

#TBT / Holidays

#TBT: Gobble Up The Turkey

November 2014 Do you have any Thanksgiving food responsibilities? Are you nervous about serving a new recipe? Feeling stressed? Allow me to offer a little advice... Here are six ways…

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November 20, 2014

Cafes & Restaurants / Wanderings

A Fall Lunch at Out of the Fire Cafe

October 2014 I once stood blissfully in the general store of an old mill. A friendly older couple regaled me with the history of the town, of the brewery where…

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November 19, 2014

#TBT

#TBT: Magnificent Muffins and Latte Moments

November 201 Professionally, I have one foot firmly planted in the world of editorial/retail, which means that foot is already planted in snow, knotted cords of Christmas lights, and perhaps…

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November 13, 2014

Breads & Rolls / Breakfast

Instagram Lately & Whole Wheat Pumpkin & Chocolate Swirl Bread

November 2014

This past weekend, moments of stress, excitement, fear, sadness and relief all swirled in me simultaneously. Amidst long to-do lists and last-minute rushing, I had to remind myself to be excited about a very thrilling new venture. Once I allowed that excitement to surpass my chaotic nearsightedness, it was like the floodgates released. I had to play It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia quotes in my head to balance the sappiness I was exuding. I couldn’t arrive to our preview with watery eyes!

Opening and Julep

With to-do lists and enthusiasm still swirling wildly inside me, I decided to escape everything and focus on my Julep. Before I knew it, my perfect fall afternoon was a tumble of dogs and human, with one aggressive dog’s jaw fixed firmly on my dog’s neck. These things happen with animals, and I couldn’t blame anyone, but I had a mini breakdown nonetheless. I had expected to see my Julep’s neck ripped open, and though she was still in one piece, my mind had already begun to reel with the worst case scenario. I felt helpless as I watched her in fear and pain, feelings prolonged by a cautionary vet visit. Shaved, injected and medicated, Julep is returning to her normal self, but talk about a reminder to squeeze the ones you love!

Swirl bread

I had reminded myself to be excited for the opening of 4121 MAIN, but in the case of the dog park, the universe had reminded me to cherish all those near and dear to me. Moments of stress, excitement, fear, sadness and relief will continue to swirl. That’s life, and those swirls are beyond my control. That doesn’t mean I can’t embrace life’s roller coaster in a wholesome and delicious way.

Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Bread

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November 12, 2014