Nine Favorite Things.

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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.

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I hope you have all been enjoying a long slow weekend with family and friends! Over here it’s been a snowy winter wonderland, so we’ve been decking the halls, baking, and doing a little holiday shopping. Thanksgiving Day was spent cooking from morning to night. I did not follow any of my own tips and ended up cooking all of the Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day. Luckily my family is not picky in the least. They all really enjoy all the Thanksgiving classics, so it’s not too hard of a meal.

I was so busy in the kitchen that I really did not pick up my phone all day long. It was nice not to be glued to Instagram. Sometimes I hate that I have to be so “on” all time and constantly checking my phone. So the break was needed and nice, but I’m bummed I didn’t even snap one photo throughout the day. Back to normal postings and daily updates now…can’t stay away too long.

It’s been a nice, and busy weekend. But I’m looking forward to diving back into work a bit today, and trying to get a head start on all things Christmas. We have some fun things planned for this month on HBH. A trip to NYC for an event…more details coming soon (NYC readers be on the lookout for a fun announcement this week). Our annual Sunday Homemade Holiday’s posts. And of course, plenty of holiday talk. I am so so excited the Christmas season is here!

Coming up this week on HBH, we’ll be kicking Monday off with a healthy spin on a classic Asian recipe. Sharing something perfect for a Tuesday snack. A new and simple twist on a past recipe. A casserole the entire family will love. A chocolate filled dessert. And, to kick off December on Saturday, a very festive cocktail.

Lastly, if you missed anything from this past week, be sure to sign up for our newsletter here. Hope you’re all having the best fall weekend, and enjoy this Sunday’s Favorites!

1. My December Bucket List.

This is in no particular order, but seeing as December is my favorite time of the year my bucket list is a mile long…

make homemade gingerbread houses
build a snowman
decorate both my house and the studio (this needs to happen soon)
have a Christmas movie night with my mom and little sister
make hot cocoa and sip by the fire
find a way to give back (any organizations you love?)
walk through snowy central park and see all the lights
do one thoughtful thing for someone every day all December long
make homemade holiday scented candles
find a fun and meaningful gift for my secret Santa

Question: what is your favorite thing to do in December?

2. November’s Most Popular Recipe.

This was HBH’s biggest month ever and it makes me so happy to see you cooking, baking, and enjoying all the recipes we share. When I receive your comments, direct messages on Instagram, and emails, sharing how much you love a recipe, it makes my day, and this past month has been filled to the brim with sweet messages. Thank you all so much for reading and recreating our recipes. All the support and love is what keeps fueling me to work hard every single day!!

Here are this months most popular recipes…

Old: Herb Butter Roasted Turkey with White Wine Pan Gravy

Hands down this was the most viewed recipe of the month. I was SO excited to see so many of you make and love this turkey recipe. It’s been my go-to for a few years now, and it’s looks like many of you have made it your go-to as well!

Shredded Brussels Sprout Bacon Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette | halfbakedharvest.com #brusselssprouts #salad #thanksgiving #fall #winter #healthy

New: Shredded Brussels Sprout Bacon Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette

This one was a shocker to me. I LOVE brussels sprouts, but was shocked to see that so many of you guys do too. I thought this would be a recipe for a select few, but so many of you have made it and love it!

Healthier Instant Pot Coq au Vin | halfbakedharvest.com #instantpot #slowcooker #quick #easy #healthy #fallrecipes #sundaydinner

Runner Up: Healthier Instant Pot Coq au Vin

No surprise here, this one is easy, cozy, and healthy. Perfect for any night of the week.

3. My Favorite Cyber Monday Home Picks…

4. All the Christmas Movies I’m Dying To Watch.

I’m a sucker for a good Christmas movie, here are the ones I’m dying to watch. This list is a mix of the classics and the extra sappy Hallmark movies. The ones we all love so much…admit, you do.

The Classics (which will forever be my favorites)