It seems so cliché and predictable to kick off a new year with a smoothie list. The internet is rife with them right now I’m sure, however I think I have a persuasive stance for my choice. Before last January I’d shared one smoothie recipe (Banana-Peach Almond Smoothie). It showcased a trick I’d learned in…
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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham and Bacon
Each year we are sure to have a bite of Black Eyed Peas the first thing in the New Year. That could be at a minute after midnight or first thing upon rising on January 1st. Not a tradition in my husband’s family, nor mine, I conjured this tradition in my own family year’s back…
Sparkling Drinks for New Year’s Eve {with and without alcohol}
Sparkling Cocktails and Mocktails always make for a more festive feel! Here are some favorites for New Year’s Eve celebrating. With Christmas now done and dusted, sights turn towards New Year’s festivities. We’ve been fortunate to have a large snow storm on Christmas day and Boxing Day leaving about 9 inches of snow, frigid temps…
Christmas Popcorn
Holly Jolly Chocolate-Peppermint Popcorn Treat Mix is a fun treat for parties, gift-giving, movie watching and snacking (along with a Holiday Movie Watchers giveaway!) An activity that my family loves probably most of all about the winter holiday break is watching movies. It’s a time of year offering loads of new movies in theaters,…
The Eiffel Tower & St. Germain-Champagne French Cocktail {recipe}
There are some who believe when taking a trip to Paris that the Eiffel Tower should be passed up for more authentic opportunities. Miss the most iconic architectural landmark in the world? Not this girl. I too am for the less traveled adventures but sometimes diving headlong into the obvious has its virtues. This is…
Overnight Strawberry-Eggnog French Toast Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole could not be easier to make or more tasty! Made up to 24 hours before baking, the casserole is flavored with strawberry preserves, neufchatel (or low fat cream cheese) cheese, eggnog with rustic, crusty French bread. The end result is like a cross between a bread pudding, a danish and French toast;…
DIY Creme de Menthe Marshmallows
I have a fun holiday treat for you today and one that would make a great unexpected gift too! Crème de Menthe Marshmallows. If you look at recipes or food publications on the internet you’ll note and upswing in homemade marshmallows. What’s the point when you can buy them? There are several reasons making your…
