This Winter Cranberry Martini is such a beautiful signature cocktail to serve at your holiday party! Thinking about what signature cocktail to serve at your upcoming holiday parties? I’ve got just the recipe for both your Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings! It’s easy to make, absolutely delicious, and beautiful to boot. The secret that makes this martini so dang good is the cranberry-infused simple syrup. (I was inspired by Swooned Magazine, but changed it up to make it my own.) I {Read More}
Oh-So-Delicious Maraschino Cherry White Chocolate Cookies
November 4, 2015 By
These cookies are seriously good! I love the combination of the white chocolate and the cherries. Plus, they’re pretty and festive for the holidays! One thing I always love about fall weekends is that they seem to be less hectic and busy than those of summer. I love nothing more than baking and relaxing with a good book. Last weekend I baked up these tasty cookies and enjoyed reading on my new NOOK GlowLight Plus. I’m so excited to have an eReader {Read More}
Simply Adorable Halloween Cupcakes
October 29, 2015 By
I hope these Halloween Cupcakes provide inspiration for your own cute creations! I’m gonna be honest. I’m really not a baker. And that’s an understatement! The motto for my desserts is that they always TASTE better than they LOOK. So I have a few favorites I’ve mastered. Or at least that I’ve made often enough that I don’t completely mess them up. So wasn’t I lucky to get a daughters-in-law who loves to bake and is extremely talented and creative to {Read More}
Party-Pleasing New Year’s Eve Signature Cocktail
December 30, 2014 By
Introducing the Pomegranate Gin Cocktail. I served it at a Christmas Party last week, and everyone loved it! This libation is so pretty and festive for holiday parties. Now that I’ve told you how much everyone loved it, I’ll let you in on the fact that it includes gin. Hang on for a second if you aren’t a gin drinker! It’s a very special gin called Hendrick’s Gin, and it is so smooth and full of what seems like dozens {Read More}
Chocolate Peppermint Parfait Made Easy
December 16, 2014 By
This post was sponsored by Marie Callender. All opinions are my own. This Chocolate Peppermint Parfait recipe is SO easy to make and really delish! Chocolate Peppermint Parfait During the holidays, I love making desserts that look both festive and enticing. AND I also love making desserts that are quick and easy so I can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with my family. We all love chocolate, and so I came up with this simple recipe that {Read More}
Gifts for Her Plus a Giveaway!
November 7, 2014 By
Now that we are into November, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas and Hanukkah gifts. Actually, I rarely get going on my gifts before December, but this year will be different! Yes, it will. Because, let’s face it, blowing it off until December is really stressful. And I don’t want stress. Here on the blog today you can enter to win $200 in PayPal Cash as well as a $75 gift code for personalized jewelry. Wouldn’t FREE be a {Read More}
