Category Archives: holidays
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December 29, 2017
Bringing in the New Year deserves a special celebration, so why not set some booze on fire to welcome in 2018? We just did it to celebrate the holidays, and I can confirm that Flaming Punch is an excellent way … Continue reading
Posted in drinks, holidaysTagged booze, cognac, holiday drinks, rum
Easy Treats Trio
December 23, 2017
Even though gift giving for this holiday season is coming to a close there is still plenty of partying to be done between now and New Year’s Day. Since we are all pressed for time I thought I would share some quick and … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, brunch, desserts, gift ideas, holidaysTagged chocolate, cranberries, easy treats, peanut butter, white chocolate
Homemade Peppermint Marshmallows (and hot chocolate mix, too!)
December 3, 2017
With the passing of Thanksgiving, I view this time as when we ease up (though not give up!) on squash so that we can focus more on the peppermint and chocolate. As it’s also gift-giving time (and since I’ll use … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, drinks, gifts, holidaysTagged chocolate, gifts, holiday baking, peppermint
Green Chili Bowl with Thanksgiving Leftovers
November 26, 2017
I grew up hating gravy. When I met green chili, it was life changing. Seriously. Let me explain. As I went to others houses for thanksgiving in college and later adulthood I realized I had a somewhat unique gravy experience … Continue reading
Posted in brunch, dinner, holidays, soupTagged gravy, green chile, mashed potatoes, stuffing, Thanksgiving, turkey
Cranberry Relish
November 19, 2017
Every family has it’s own Thanksgiving customs, and one of my family’s traditions comes straight from another family – NPR commentator Susan Stamberg. Every year, Susan tells the story of her mother-in-law’s cranberry relish, and every year, it’s on our … Continue reading
Posted in holidays, quick and easy, side dish, vegetarianTagged cranberry, holiday, make ahead, Thanksgiving
Savory Stuffed Pumpkin with Rice, Kale, and Cheese
November 5, 2017
Halloween is obviously over, but we are NOT done with pumpkins! Clearly, we still have pies ahead of us at Thanksgiving and I firmly believe that we should continue to honor the hearty squash by utilizing it to its fullest … Continue reading
Posted in healthy, holidays, main dish, side dish, vegetarianTagged holiday, kale, pumpkin, squash, vegetarian
Chocolate Dipped Macaroons
April 3, 2017Streus and I decided for a holiday-themed April; with Passover and Easter this month, we figured it was an excellent opportunity to dig up some recipes we like for the season. I’m of the Passover celebrating persuasion and per … Continue reading
Posted in baking, chocolate, cookies, holidaysTagged almond, dessert, macaroon, Passover
Pomegranate Molasses
November 27, 2016
I love pomegranates! I ate an entire one yesterday. I visited Armenia almost 10 years ago and became fascinated with this fruit while there. Armenians believe the fruit symbolizes fertility. They make a wonderful wine of pomegranate and depict the fruit … Continue reading
Posted in gifts, holidaysTagged armenia, Food52, molasses, pomegranate juice, pomegranates
Homemade Butter
August 21, 2016
I was having coffee with my friend Cristy yesterday and trying to figure out what to make next for the blog. When I was lamenting about what homemade item I could make next, she immediately asked if I had ever made … Continue reading
Posted in appetizers, gifts, holidays, quick and easyTagged butter, homemade, whipping cream
Challah
March 27, 2016
So it’s only after I planned, baked, and started to prep this post that I realized I was posting a challah recipe on Easter Sunday. I beg ignorance, since it’s not my holiday, though knowing this in advance will save … Continue reading
Posted in breads, brunch, gifts, holidaysTagged bread, challah, holiday
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