“Bilzzard” White Chocolate Martini
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. As a food blogger I…
Read moreSorbet and Champagne Cocktail
Need a drink that is festive and easy? Try a sorbet and champagne cocktail. Color match to your occasion or just pick your favorite flavor! Don’t you love foods that…
Read more(Lime or) Lemon Ginger Honey in a Jar
A simple recipe for lime or lemon ginger honey tea–ready in a jar when you need it. Just add hot water–who likes a nice hot winter drink!Did you hear the…
Read moreLate Harvest Sangria
With warm notes from citrus & cloves, plus a fall fruitiness from pears & apple brandy, this Late Harvest Sangria is perfect for the holidays or all winter. I usually…
Read moreHomemade Rose Bath Salts
Homemade Rose Bath Salts are easy to make, soothing and perfect for gift giving, celebrating Valentine’s Day, or a rejuvenating soak any time. Whew—is it spring yet? Pretty sure not—we…
Read moreCoquito: Coconut Eggnog or Not Eggnog
One. Last. Treat. Coquito… Coconut eggnog. ‘Cause one kind of eggnog is never enough. It’s been quite the holiday eat-a-thon, err, season. With out-of-state college kids home for the holidays,…
Read moreChristmas Drinking Custard
Like a heady vanilla eggnog (but no raw eggs), drinking custard is a delicious and easy southern Christmas tradition that is perfect with or without alcohol. I’ve been watching the…
Read moreSpiced Cider Syrup (Instant Hot Apple Cider)
Now that we’ve had a few cold days, I can feel winter in the air. I love the change of seasons (especially when it follows a long autumn) with winter’s…
Read moreSweet Pickled Cranberries
Sweet pickled cranberries are a fresher tasting alternative to cranberry sauce. Suitable for canning–or simply refrigerate. Do you know what’s lurking in the back corners of your refrigerator? I dare…
Read moreVanilla Cranberry Cream Dessert
Is it wrong to make the same Christmas dessert two years in a row? Does it help if you have a dessert buffet with a variety of options? I…
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