I like giving myself a pass during the holidays to enjoy ALL the food and drink guilt free. That's why these Homemade Christmas Creamers make an appearance in my fridge every December. I'm a giver by nature though, so if I'm giving myself a Holiday Hall pass, why not share the love with my friends? I like to give these Homemade Christmas Creamers at hostess gifts. Paired with my Skillet Banana Bread they give your hostess with the mostess a well-deserved break on breakfast the day after …
Lavender Lemon Body Butter is The Ultimate DIY Decadence
It’s November, a month some people find dreary while others celebrate because they are allowed to officially unleash the festivus they’ve been holding in since they reluctantly took down their Christmas lights in April. While some people were sneakily disguising their Christmas gift making as summer crafts project for their kids, others are waiting until the ghost and goblin decorations are put away before they jump into merry-making full steam ahead, like with this decadent lavender lemon body …
Chocolate Covered Liquorice
Have you ever gone to a party and been confronted with a dish that makes you question the creator’s sanity? I have; it was just last year and the the food item I found so strange was chocolate covered liquorice. Granted, I am kind of a food purist when it comes to chocolate, I mean, chocolate is at the tippy top of my Foods I Love list. Not chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered nuts, or chocolate dipped bacon (Ew. What is the matter with people? No, just stop it with the bacon and …
Wine 101 – How to Look Like You Know What You’re Doing
By no means would I ever call myself a Wine'E' ...I am more of a Wine'O' ... I am not classically trained, everything I know about wine I have learned 'in the field'. What I do know is what I like and what I like to give as hostess/host gifts at the holidays or serve at my holiday parties. Here are a some simple wine facts and a few recommendations all under $20, to help you navigate the world of wine through the holidays... Wine 101 WHITE Chardonnay - Originated Burgundy …
Five Best Holiday Hostess Gifts
‘Tis the season for entertaining and going to parties and racking your brain for a gift that shows genuine appreciation for your hostess. Riffling the back of the drinks cupboard for the bottle of Jägermeister won at a stag party, and that’s lasted longer than the marriage it was meant to herald, is not showing appreciation. In fact, why don’t you just crack that bottle open and de-ice your walkway with it? The best holiday hostess gifts serve two purposes: They’re thanks for getting you out of …