The holiday baking season is here! For most people, that means cookies. I’ve never had a traditional cookie recipe that I make every year because I love to try new recipes and I’m always baking up different things. So when I was asked to share a special holiday cookie and memory with you for a […] Read more…
Update 12/11/12: Entry #103, Susan B., is the winner! Congrats Susan! Happy Cyber Monday! I’ve got the perfect way to kick off the holiday shopping season: a giveaway for an Amazon gift card! I love supporting local businesses, but sometimes it is just easier to shop online, especially at this busy time of year. Shopping […] Read more…
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, which marks the start of the holiday season. It’s also the season of giving, and in that spirit I’m skipping a food post in favor of sharing an important campaign with you today. Did you know that 1 in 5 children (that’s 16 million!) struggle with hunger in the […] Read more…
The winter usually gives me cravings for warm, comforting beverages like mulled wine or hot cocoa, but I found a drink that’s cold and perfect for a holiday party. This cocktail has that wonderful spiced flavor that makes me think of the holiday season, and it’s a little sweet without being over the top like […] Read more…
Allspice liqueur, also known as allspice dram or pimento dram, is a simple liqueur that is flavored with allspice berries and cinnamon. It’s a great winter liqueur and I’m working on a fun cocktail using it that I’ll share with you tomorrow. What I love about it is it has a nice sweetness balanced with […] Read more…