Author: Emma Dimock
Tater Tot Casserole
This tater tot casserole is easy and delicious. This will forever be one of my favorite dishes to prepare for the holidays. My family would have this every Christmas morning after opening our gifts. I top mine with fresh salsa! Enjoy and happy holidays. — Megan (from tasteofhome.com)
Oma’s Cranberry Sweet Potato Bake
My mother hasn’t been well lately, so I have been spending a lot of time reminiscing about her wonderful life of cooking and entertaining. I have several of her recipe boxes with recipes written in her own handwriting which I will cherish forever. I don’t think I realized or appreciated what a great cook she was when I was growing up, but now that I reflect back, I realize she was a phenomenal cook and hostess. I so appreciate all she did for our family and friends. She considered color, taste, and combinations of foods when she planned a meal, especially when she was entertaining. The scents and sights were always amazing in Oma’s kitchen. — Nancy
Maple Mashed Sweet Potatoes
When prepping and serving a holiday meal, I like to do as much as possible in advance to have more time to enjoy my family. I’ve taken this Martha Stewart recipe and made it my own. It’s an easy and delicious side dish and gives me an opportunity to use one of my favorite Maine-made ingredients. — Charlene
Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
I’ve made this recipe at least six times during the Christmas season the last two years for every holiday party my husband and I attend. Huge crowd pleaser and looks so festive! Also, incredibly easy which doesn’t hurt, either! Family and friends have started requesting it. — Whitney (Adapted from a delish.com recipe)
Hot Chili Chocolate
I was this many days old when I found out that hot cocoa is made from cocoa powder, whereas hot chocolate is made from chopped chocolate. I have a skating pond at my house along with acres of trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. There’s nothing more comforting than a hot cup of chocolate after winter activities. I love the richness and sophistication of this sweet and spicy dark chocolate drink. — Juli
Boozy, Malty, Creamy Hot Chocolate
This recipe, from How to Hygge by Signe Johansen, is a great way to warm up after coming in from the cold. — Jen
Marketing Minute #6: The power of a handwritten thank you note
My secret weapon in business is old fashioned. I learned it from some very successful businesspeople who I admire. I write personal handwritten note cards and send them in the postal mail with a stamp.
Marketing Minute #5: Growing Your Personal Network is Like Growing a Garden
In today’s world, we must tend to our network of contacts like we would tend to a garden. Many relationships will grow and blossom, while some will inevitably languish on the vine.
Marketing Minute #8: Networking, even for introverts
When you go to a networking event, think about shining the light on other people, not yourself.
Marketing Minute #7: PR and marketing are expensive. Start with a plan.
Would you build a house without first consulting an architect? Of course not. How would your builder know what to build? A ranch? A Cape Cod? A mansion?
