This exploration is sponsored by Freixenet and is for viewing only by those of legal alcohol purchasing age. Please always remember to drink responsibly! The season of celebrating is upon us. Corks will be popping and bubbles flowing from now through New Year’s Day. But how does one decode what to buy and serve? As wine…
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Six Unexpected Gluten-Free Holiday Appetizers
The holiday season brings extra gatherings to attend and host, friends and family with whom to be reunited. As much as food is a centerpiece of all these occasions, no one wants to serve the same tired food nor spend hours in the kitchen when they could be catching up and socializing. Over the past…
25+ Best Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes
Some of you early birds have had your Thanksgiving menus planned for month. Others, like me, may be holding out for the last minute to see what the mood strikes. In any event some new ideas to compliment your tried and true favorites might be just the ticket to get your recipe-planning kickstarted (or to…
Sparkling Apple-Pear Mock Sangria {with options to spike it!}
Our holidays include equal thought given to the drinks as to the food. Whether it is something fresh and bubbly, a special cocktail or infusion, there is always something special on the menu. In past years when we’ve hosting those opting out of alcoholic beverages, either by choice or by age (our kids for instance)…
Pumpkin-Spice Panna Cotta with Gingersnap-Toffee Crust
We have entered the season of food, friends, family and entertaining. It becomes a bit of a blur from now through New Years Day! Over the years I’ve amassed a large collection of tableware, loving versatility and matching table settings to an occasion. My collection ranges from my Grandparent’s Haviland wedding china produced in Paris…
Pear Perfection: 12 Gluten-Free Recipes
As the weather cools pears begin to show up in the marketplace. When I was growing up I remember my Great Grandmother sending us a box of pears from Harry and David every winter. I loved opening up the sturdy, familiar mailing box to find the plump, green pears peeking out of their individually wrapped…
Cinnamon Candy Apple Cocktail {a mini Pousse Cafe}
This post is for viewing only by those of legal alcohol purchasing age. Please always remember to drink responsibly! The first cocktail book I remember buying was in San Francisco. It is titled ‘The Art of the Cocktail’ and is a cleanly formatted, beautiful book with a simple recipe on one page and an adjoining…
