The relatives will be visiting soon. Family bonding is an essential part of sharing the holiday season and I feel that those moments can be enhanced by gathering family recipes, family photos and family stories. As the organized host and/or hostess, accumulate the collection in November. Family recipes can be bound to create thoughtful presents. Ready the photos to hang on the Christmas tree in December. The family stories can be printed and rolled into little scrolls. These can be hung on the Christmas tree as little family treasures. How delightful for the children in the family to select a scroll and have an adult read the story. Another fun concept is to offer tea in family teacups from the past. With each pouring, each teacup will hold a story from the past. Kelly McBride Loft

While the organization of the family mementos is being assembled, prepare a meal that is wholesome, yet easy. I recommend the Autumn Pork Tenderloin.

Autumn Pork Tenderloin
Rinse and trim a pork tenderloin, as needed.
With olive oil, sear the tenderloin in a skillet on the stove to seal in the flavor. Add fresh pepper.
In a bowl, stir: 2 bottles of beer, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, 1 – 16 oz. can of pineapple slices with the juice and 2 sliced apples.
In a Dutch oven, place the pork tenderloin and the liquid/fruit mixture. Cover and bake at 400º for about 2 hours until the tenderloin is cooked thoroughly.