America

How to Make Homemade Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce, a simple homemade cranberry sauce topping made with fresh cranberries, bourbon, maple syrup, oranges, cinnamon, and fresh thyme. An easy twist on the Thanksgiving favorite!

A bowl of red cranberry sauce on a Thanksgiving table

Are you a fan of cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving dinner? I have to admit that as a child I was never a fan. Maybe it was that it usually came pre-made from a can, but I always passed when the wobbly cranberry sauce bowl was passed around the holiday table.

Until I fell in love with cranberry sauce made from scratch with fresh cranberries. The tart berries take on a different flavor when heated, and their strong flavor pairs well with sweet orange juice, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a splash of bourbon. All the fall American flavors!

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crispy roasted brussels sprouts with maple syrup and mustard on a blue plate

Recipes

Maple Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Maple Mustard Brussels Sprouts, a simple roasted brussels sprouts recipe featuring shallots, maple syrup, stone ground mustard. Delicious as a vegan side dish, or add sliced pancetta for extra flavor. A great make ahead dish for the holidays!

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Orange pumpkin soup in a yellow bowl with a gold spoon

America

Instant Pot Pumpkin Sage Soup

Instant Pot Pumpkin Sage Soup, a simple healthy vegan pressure cooker pumpkin soup recipe made with sweet potatoes and sage. Ready in thirty minutes from start to finish, this will be your go-to fall soup favorite!

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Travel

A Beginner’s Guide to Volunteering Abroad

Considering volunteering abroad? This comprehensive guide to ethical and sustainable international volunteering will help you choose where to volunteer, what type of volunteer project to do, how to spot volunteer scams, and the important details to ensure an amazing volunteer experience.

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A white bowl with yellow vegan butternut squash soup with a sage leave for garnish.

Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Creamy Vegan Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, a simple creamy squash soup recipe featuring sage, thyme, and turmeric. A comforting fall favorite! How much do you love butternut squash soup? But how much do you hate preparing complicated butternut squash soup

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A side view of creamy scalloped potatoes on a grey plate on a white table.

Recipes

Simple Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks

Simple Creamy Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks recipe, a delicious and cheesy potato, leek, and mushrooms recipe that is a perfect make-ahead side dish recipe! There are times you drink green smoothies, eat kale salads, and have vegan soup–and then there

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