One of the things I look forward to most on Thanksgiving day is pumpkin pie! Homemade pumpkin pie just melts in your mouth and simply tastes like Thanksgiving. These cute lil’ pumpkin pies in a jar are perfect for a party, especially for those calorie counters that always say, “I just want a sliver.” Decadent and bite-size! My “go to” recipe can be found on the back of Libby’s Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix. Just add eggs and evaporated milk to the mix, then pop in the oven. Easy as pie.
I have always been a Target- lover. It can be dangerous though because I go in there for one thing and end up having to get a cart and filling it. The holidays especially are a great time to save money at Target from clothing to holiday decor. With their trendy, sparkly tops & dresses and their holiday collection from Neiman Marcus, there is something for everyone and the best part is that pretty much everything is under $50. I picked some of my favorites below and cannot wait to fill up my cart with all these goodies!
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toast hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan until lightly colored and skins are blistered, 10 to 15 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Wrap nuts in a kitchen towel and let steam 1 minute, then rub off any loose skins in towel while nuts are still warm (don’t worry about skins that don’t come off). Cool nuts completely, then very coarsely chop.
Pulse together sugar and 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to bowl of mixer along with flour and beat at medium speed until combined well. Add eggs and vanilla and beat just until a dough forms. Reduce speed to low, then add remaining chopped hazelnuts and mix until incorporated. Turn off mixer and knead in any loose hazelnuts with your hands.
Halve dough and, with dampened hands, form each half into a roughly 10- by 2- by 1-inch log on lined baking sheet, arranging logs 3 inches apart.
Bake until golden and set but still soft to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes. (Leave oven on.) Cool logs on baking sheet on a rack 10 minutes.
Transfer logs to a cutting board, discarding parchment, and cut logs with a serrated knife on a slight diagonal into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Arrange slices, cut sides down, in 1 layer on unlined baking sheet. Bake slices, turning over once, until golden and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes more. Cool biscotti completely on sheet on rack, about 30 minutes.
Hart of Dixie star Rachel Bilson has the best wardrobe ever! I’d like to raid that closet myself. This chic, adorable outfit she wore is so easy and pretty inexpensive to replicate. I have yet to try patterned pants but think these muted leopard print Current/Elliot pair is adorable!
1.V Neck Kimono Tee
$62 (60 AUD) – witchery.com.au
2. Forever New Rachel cut away Jacket
$94 (90 AUD) – forevernew.com.au
3. Leather Studded and Clip Bag
We had our first snowfall of the season and although it was pretty, it was a little early! I had to make sure I took out all my winter gear- my boots, mittens, scarves, and even winter coats! I wore some simple flannel and skinny jeans and some ankle boots to stay warm. My favorite thing about snowfall, besides that it’s so picturesque, is the fun accessories! I wear my Hunter Boots throughout the winter (even though they are rain boots they are perfect for snow too!) and love dressing up my plain sweaters with textured scarves. What’s your favorite winter accessory?
Candy Stilettos 
