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…
2012 archive
Help End Childhood Hunger
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…
Spiced Snowflake Cocktail
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…
Homemade Allspice Liqueur
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…
Peppermint Chocolate Snowball Pops
I’ve shared a lot of pumpkin recipes recently, but October is done and we’re half-way through November (can you believe it?). Next week is Thanksgiving, which means winter and the holiday season are right around the corner. To me, that means my favorite flavor combo is back in season! Peppermint and chocolate just go so […] Read more…