What a year it has been—we’re ready to get cozy and stay safe with loved ones for the holidays! We usually send out an art card and small gift to clients this time of year. With everyone working from home we decided to do something a little different—our special holiday blog gift to you! It has been a fun project for the team—here you’ll find a little contribution from each of us to make your season bright—recipes, thoughts, book recommendations, crafts, etc.! From all of us to you and yours, happy holidays!

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Dec 2, 2020

Welcome! Holiday message from Rachel Formaro

Dec 2, 2020

A holiday message from Blu Pagoda founder, Rachel Formaro.

Dec 2, 2020

Recipe: Formaro Family's Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna

Dec 2, 2020

Tom Formaro shares a family recipe that graces our table on big holidays and special occasions. Enjoy!

Dec 2, 2020

Nov 23, 2020

Poem: Winter in Austin

Nov 23, 2020

Diana Ceres, senior editor with our team, wrote this special haiku to celebrate the season.

Nov 23, 2020

A thought on: Thankfulness

Nov 23, 2020

Please be sure to watch this thoughtful video from John Pacheco and his sweet dog, Feliz, as John shares a poem about being thankful.

Nov 23, 2020

A thought on: Staying inspired!

Nov 23, 2020

On Instagram? Anne Doty recommends following Humans of New York on Instagram for a good cheering up when needed!

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Festive Dinner of Spaghetti Carbonara and Glazed Oatmeal Crisps

Nov 23, 2020

Maura Warren shares a couple of wonderful recipes for anytime during the holidays, and a favorite poem.

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Holiday Granola

Nov 23, 2020

Project manager extraordinaire Erin Fredin shares a team favorite—granola!

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Aunt Carmela's Pepperoni Bread

Nov 23, 2020

Valerie Toscano shares a family favorite from her holiday tradition of Feast of the Seven Fishes—can’t wait to try this one!

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Instant Pot Short Ribs

Nov 23, 2020

Two things a lot of us added to our kitchens this year—an instant pot and an air fryer! Matthew Peake shares one of his favorite recipes for the Instant Pot.

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Vegan Tom Yum Soup

Nov 23, 2020

Nick Rathert, UX designer and CX strategist, shares a favorite recipe by the Minimalist Baker

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Gratitude and Granola

Nov 23, 2020

Blu Pagoda senior consultant and writer Maggie Rush Vinciguerra shares her gratitude for new friends and delicious food.

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Low Carb Margarita No-Bake Cheesecake

Nov 23, 2020

Blu Pagoda marketing project manager Kari Wagaman offers a low-carb take on a great dessert!

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls

Nov 23, 2020

If you’ve embraced the sourdough craze this year, this is a great discard recipe from Blu Pagoda designer, Dawn Budd!

Nov 23, 2020

A thought on: Renewal through nature

Nov 23, 2020

Freelance writer, Ann Hinga Klein, has been exploring the great outdoors as part of her 2020 strategy. She shares an observation from this past summer.

Nov 23, 2020

Recipe: Duck with melted shallots and plum sauce

Nov 23, 2020

Josh Jenkins, project manager here at Blu Pagoda, shares one if his favorite seasonal recipes. To quote Josh, “this is a fancy holiday recipe that is actually pretty easy!”

Nov 23, 2020