Are you as last minute and scattered as me? For your sake, I hope not. But just in case, I’ve prepared a little gift guide for the foodie on your list. Here are a few of my favorite things from this past year. Read more
Our first married Thanksgiving Kev sat down to the dinner table in disbelief.
I was oblivious. And proud. A brined turkey, homemade stuffing with cranberry walnut bread, cranberry orange sauce, sautéed snap peas, and a chocolate pound cake. Read more
I have a quick fix if you’re out of brown sugar. Mix a tablespoon of molasses into a cup of regular sugar. Stir well with a fork & voila! You’re ready to bake!
—Adrienne, Mince and Type
I saw them at the store. As pretty as always. But I grew up hearing stories about them. The kind of stories said with a snicker. Read more
You might remember Christmas in a Bowl. Layers of homemade brownies, white chocolate peppermint mousse, and dark chocolate pudding. It’s decadent, rich, and a must-have this time of year. But I’ve decided to extend the Christmas in a Bowl family. At 12:25 early yesterday afternoon, Christmas in a Cookie was born. The labor was quick. Much faster than Christmas in a Bowl. She’s tiny but packs a festive punch. Read more
I never knew the simple magic of sparkling cranberries until a friend introduced them to me. Soaked in a sugar bath the night before, these require a little forethought, but that’s the only thing complicated about them. Drain and sprinkle with sugar for dazzling results. They’re sweet, but not too sweet, and still plenty start. Serve in a bowl or top a cake or add to a cheeseboard. Just make these sparkling cranberries. Read more
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Can you believe that Christmas is only a month away? Let’s kick off the holiday card sending season with a fun Cyber Monday giveaway from Minted—a $50 giftcard! Have you checked out their site lately? Drop dead beautiful designs. You can see a couple of my favorites above.
To enter:
Leave a comment telling me your favorite Minted holiday card design or your funniest holiday card picture taking experience. Last year ours turned out like this. Giveaway ends tonight, Monday, November 26 at 12 am EST. Hurry! Read more
