This holiday season, I am thankful for so many things and just wanted to take a minute to name a few: healthy boys, Andrew, a wonderful home on Mackinac Island, a community filled with love and support, and you! I am thankful for customers who return each season to Mackinac Island and who love Mackinac as much as we do!Little Luxuries would not be here without your constant support and enthusiasm, so, thank you! During the season, the shops are filled with so much laughter and enthusiasm that it always reminds me of why we are open!ÂI hope that each time you enter the shop, you can find happiness in the environment and find joy in the little luxuries that you take to your own home.ÂNicolexo
Here are a few of our favorite Thanksgiving Tablescapes we found on Pinterest. To see more of our favorites, follow us on Pinterest here!
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We hope you enjoy these favorite looks for fall and get inspired to create your own beautiful table this holiday season. But regardless of what your table looks like, it's the people and memories that are gathered together this holiday season.
Nicole
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Have you been in the mood to make pumpkin baked goods? I know I have! I made these Flourless Pumpkin Muffins from Eating Bird Food this past week and they were so tasty - it was hard to eat just one!
Here is her recipe:Â
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I hope you make them and enjoy them! Tell me, was it hard to eat just one?Â
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Recipe and Picture from Eating Bird Food. https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/flourless-pumpkin-spice-chocolate-chip-mini-muffins/
With the chillier temperatures in the air and it getting darker earlier, I have been wanting to find the perfect soup for dinner. After searching Pinterest, I found a recipe for Italian Wedding Soup and decided to give it a try!
This recipe is from The Cozy Cook and is a great soup for when you want to be warmed up and have a cozy meal at home.Â
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Ingredients
Meatballs
Soup
To Garnish
Instructions
Stove Top Method
Crock Pot Method
I hope you decide to give this a try and like it as much as our family did!
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I made and shared this recipe last year, but it’s SO good I had to share it again for fall. It’s the perfect fall recipe that the whole family will enjoy!Â
Pumpkin Stuffed Shells from the blog Eat Yourself SkinnyÂ
INGREDIENTS
20 jumbo pasta shells
For The Filling:
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 cup grated pecorino cheese
1 large egg white
2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp fresh sage, minced
Pinch salt and pepper
For The Marinara:
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
¾ cup crushed tomatoes
¾ cup pumpkin puree
2 Tbsp pecorino cheese
2 tsp. fresh sage, minced
½ tsp. basil
¼ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. salt
¼ cup pecorino cheese (for topping at the end)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cook pasta shells according to the package instructions, until al dente, and drain. Rinse with cold water and arrange on a baking sheet to cool until ready to stuff.
To make the filling, mix together pumpkin, pecorino cheese, egg white, nutmeg, cinnamon, sage, salt and pepper in a large bowl until all incorporated and set aside.
To make the marinara, drizzle olive oil in a large skillet and saute garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, pumpkin, pecorino cheese, sage, basil, nutmeg and salt mixing well until everything is combined. Bring to a boil then turn down heat to medium/low, cover and allow sauce to simmer for about 15 minutes. This is when you can stuff your shells.
Using a pastry bag (or a spoon), fill each shell with about 2 tablespoons of filling.
In a 9" x 13" baking dish, spread about ¾ths of the marinara in the bottom of the dish and arrange shells on top. Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes.
Remove foil, sprinkle with additional pecorino cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until hot/bubbly and cheese is melted.
Top with remaining sauce and serve!
This is a recipe that I loved making every fall! I made it last week and the whole family loved it! Happy Fall, I hope you enjoy it!Â