Do not eat this recipe. It is not food. Well, it is food...I mean obviously those are oranges and cranberries. But it's not food you should consume. This is the most amazing, make your house smell incredible, holiday cheer inducing, dance around the living room smelling the air -- stove top potpourri. Did you know… Continue reading Stove Top Potpourri With FREE Printable Gift Tags
Tag: Holidays
Fourth of July Flag Bean Dip
Independence Day is coming this weekend! Break out your stars and stripes, fireworks and booze! Because we're celebrating "Merica"! Whip up this festive bean dip and you'll be the hero of the day! Start with refried beans mixed with taco seasoning. Then add your favorite salsa. Some olives. Are my kids the only ones who… Continue reading Fourth of July Flag Bean Dip
Cranberry Upside Down Coffeecake
Confession. I'm a giant bookworm. It's a condition that dates back to my early childhood. My parents have time-lapse video from Christmases long past where I don't move from the same armchair for over 10 hours. I'm a constant figure as the room buzzes with holiday activity around me. Motionless, except the occasional turning of… Continue reading Cranberry Upside Down Coffeecake
Happy National Cheesecake Day
Did you hear? It's today! Whoever thought up such a holiday should be sainted. What a brilliant idea. I absolutely adore cheesecake. I usually reserve it for very special occasions because I cannot resist it. Can NOT. I'll eat enough to make myself totally sick. It's just too delicious. Maybe you don't have the cheesecake… Continue reading Happy National Cheesecake Day
Leprechaun Rainbow Cupcakes
If you've seen any pictures of me, you know why I have to make special things for St. Patrick's Day. Pale skin, green eyes and freckles freckles everywhere. I missed out on the red hair though (darn you genetics!). In actuality I think I'm about an eighth Irish, but it is the heritage I associate… Continue reading Leprechaun Rainbow Cupcakes
“Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding
My friend Colleen sent me the link to this recipe - and upon first sight I couldn't wait to make it. So, I'm naming it after her. Today, I just did the recipe as it was listed in the original article in the Seattle Times Food & Wine section - except that I coated my… Continue reading “Colleen” Pumpkin Eggnog Bread Pudding