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Prepared martini in a martini glass, garnished with a sprig of rosemary

December 13, 2023

Pomegranate Martini

We love this smooth yet slightly tangy pomegranate martini for the holidays! The pomegranate brings an edgy flavor that with lemon and elderflower, is a perfect blend of bitter-sweet. And it's gorgeous visually, perfect for seasonal happy hours or special occasions. The Pomegranate Martini Ingredients Traditionally, this style of martini is made with Cointreau or another orange citrus liqueur. If you have spent time on our site, you know we…

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Baked Goods Kids Favorites Recipes

December 13, 2023

Holiday Butter Cookies for Cookie Press

These holiday butter cookies are a staple from our childhood Christmas season. This recipe yields small festive cookies with rich buttery flavor and hint of almond. Specifically written for use with a cookie press, this recipe allows you to experiment with a variety of designs fit for many occasions. We love them for Christmastime. Holiday Butter Cookie Ingredients For these cookies, all you will need butter, sugar, one egg, flour,…

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baked finnish bread on a baking pan, garnished with slivered almonds

Baked Goods Breakfast Kids Favorites Recipes

December 9, 2023

Finnish Bread

This is a delightfully rich and sweet Finnish style bread, and is a holiday staple from our childhood. Our mom would make this bread for friends, neighbors, and our teachers as Christmas gifts, and of course she would always make some for us to enjoy over the holiday season. We always enjoyed warmed up, with butter, for breakfast. Finnish Bread Ingredients For this delicious Finnish bread recipe, you will need 2…

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Cinnamon & Raisin Pinwheel baked with glaze drizzled over the top, garnished with strawberries

Baked Goods Breakfast Kids Favorites Recipes

December 7, 2023

Cinnamon Raisin Pinwheel

This raisin cinnamon pinwheel is a baked delight that we have enjoyed at the holidays for many years. We think it is best served sliced, warm, and with a spread of butter. Cinnamon Raisin Pinwheel Ingredients This recipe results in two cinnamon raisin pinwheels. For the making the dough, you will need yeast, water, scalded milk, sugar, butter, flour, 2 eggs, and salt. A special note on yeast, make…

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A glass of prepared Elderflower & Lime Prosecco next to a bottle of St. Germain Liqueur, 1 lime, and lime shavings

Beverages Cocktails Recipes

December 5, 2023

Elderflower & Lime Prosecco

While we all love a fresh glass of bubbly, this is a fun spin. By adding just a touch of Elderflower liqueur and freshly grated lime zest, this Prosecco takes on a whole new life. This celebratory beverage was introduced to me by my sister-in-law one Christmas time in France. We enjoyed large wine glasses full of this delicious concoction on Christmas Eve. Elderflower & Lime Prosecco Ingredients All…

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Christmas tree cookies decorated with icing and sprinkles on a round white plate

Baked Goods Kids Favorites Recipes

December 4, 2023

Gingerbread Cookies

These gingerbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat and making them is a favorite tradition for our family. Add frosting, sprinkles, and/ or candy decorations or they are delicious just plain as well. Ingredients For Gingerbread Cookies From the pantry, you will need flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, dark brown sugar and vanilla. The spices in this recipe include ground ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg. In…

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Beverages Breakfast Cocktails Desserts Recipes

October 25, 2023

Chocolate Liqueur Coffee

One of life's great combinations, chocolate and coffee. If you agree, you'll have to try this chocolate liqueur coffee. This is a fun and fancy homemade coffee that you don't have to leave the house for. We love having these ingredients on hand for guests or to make a special coffee drink during a slow Sunday morning. Chocolate Liqueur Coffee Ingredients You will want to brew an extra strong coffee…

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coffee creamer prepared in a glass bottle alongside a fresh cup of coffee, topped with whipped cream and cinnamon

Beverages Breakfast Recipes

October 24, 2023

Spiced Vanilla Coffee Creamer

This spiced vanilla coffee creamer is inspired by our dear sister in law, and it is truly comfort in a cup. An incredible way to start the day and also makes visitors feel especially welcome. Try this amazing, yet super simple, homemade coffee creamer. You will not be disappointed! Spiced Vanilla Coffee Creamer Ingredients All you will need for this unforgettable delight is 2 cups of your choice milk (whole,…

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prepared whiskey tango in a cocktail glass, garnished with blackberries and a lemon shaving

Cocktails

October 17, 2023

Whiskey Tango

The slightly sweet and tangy ingredients in this cocktail balance out the robust flavor of the whiskey, with a smooth and refreshing result. Even someone who is not a whiskey drinker will enjoy this whiskey tango cocktail. Watch out because it may even turn you into a whiskey fan! The Whiskey Tango Players To start, select a solid, simple whiskey versus a collector's item or expensive one you might sip…

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The el diablo cocktail made in a lowball cocktial glass, garnished with blackberries and a lime wedge, over ice

Cocktails

September 24, 2023

El Diablo

The El Diablo cocktail is a marriage between your favorite margarita and the Moscow mule, complemented by a smooth, slightly fruity liqueur called creme de cassis. Simply, it is smooth, refreshing and has a hint of nuanced sweetness. Being Texas girls, we are partial to the margarita being the #1 go to, however, this El Diablo has gathered our legit support. Don't let the name fool you, this drink is…

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