Art of Natural Living

“Bilzzard” White Chocolate Martini

By Inger Dec 6, 2025 Beverages, Christmas, New Years/Winter 11 Comments

A White Chocolate Martini is sweet, boozy and perfect for special occasions.  Celebrate Christmas, toast the New Year, or have a really fun snow day. 

White Chocolate Martini

As a food blogger I have to admit—the holiday season might be my favorite time of the year.  Not only is there great food and drink… but you get to decorate it too. 

And the holidays are the perfect excuse for indulging in some special beverages.  Yes, when it comes to boozy drinks, I have two favorite winter categories—hot toddies like a Tom and Jerry or Spiked Hot Chocolate.  And sweet martinis like a Cranberry Martini (aka Cosmo) or Candy Cane Martini.

Of course, today’s White Chocolate Martini is always a favorite.  Like a sweet snowstorm (dusted with coconut “snowflakes” if you wish), it’s perfect to sip in front of a fire.  Or enjoy during a baking frenzy. 

Just sayin’.    Read more

Norwegian Krumkake

By Inger Dec 4, 2025 Cookies & Candies 6 Comments

A crisp waffle cookie, rolled into a cone shape and filled with whipped cream, makes a Norwegian Krumkake a fun holiday treat! 

Norwegian Krumkake in a basket and two with whipped cream

New acquaintances often remark on my name–and I tell them it’s from my Danish grandparents.  It also explains how I grew up making Danish treats like Aebleskivers (pancake balls) and Fiskefrikadeller (fish cakes).  And where I got an interest in all foods Scandinavian. 

After a recent cruise along the coast of Norway, Norwegian food went even higher on my wish list.  So this holiday season, I picked up a used Krumkake iron and got to work!

The Krumkake pan creates a crisp thin wafer-like cookie with an imprinted design.  It’s then rolled into a cone and filled, or not, for a special holiday cookie!  Read more

Easy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies

By Inger Dec 2, 2025 Cookies & Candies 15 Comments

Tired of mixing little bits of this & that for a gluten free flour substitute? Then try these tasty and easy Gluten Free Molasses Cookies!  Perfect for the holidays–or anytime.
gluten free molasses cookies

Have you jumped on the gluten free bandwagon?  Or perhaps you have friends or family who have?  While I eat anything, I love being able to share tasty foods with, well… everyone. 

Because who doesn’t deserve fun foods like Gluten Free Molasses Cookies?  Especially around the holidays!

I previously made some delicious Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies from the same Camila Saulsbury cookbook these are in. I love that both of these recipes require just a single flour—chickpea!  Even better, I think they’re indistinguishable from the originals, both in taste and ease of preparation!

Now because it’s the holiday season, I decided to take some of my cookies and dress them up. I used holiday stencils and sprinkled powdered sugar for a festive look that was also easy!  Read more

Peppermint Shortbread, Two Ways

By Inger Nov 30, 2025 Cookies & Candies 8 Comments

Cute and tasty, this Peppermint Shortbread is easy and gives you two fun ways to style the cookies!  A festive holiday treat!

peppermint shortbread, one side embossed, the other sliced

If you saw my recent Peppermint Ice Cream, you know that peppermint’s a favorite of mine.  Especially for the holidays.

So when I bought a new embossed roller for cookie making (from PastryMade, not sponsored), I knew I had to try it with some peppermint shortbread! 

An embossed roller helps you make really cute cookies with absolutely zero decorating talent.  You just roll it over your dough and it presses in a design (above on left).  Count me in!

But for anyone without an embossed roller, I also have simple slice and bake cookie instructions.  And I think these come out really cute too (above right)!  Read more

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