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10+ Holiday Cookies (Perfect for a Cookie Exchange or Festive Baking!)

November 23, 2018 by Faith Leave a Comment

This collection of Holiday Cookies That Are Perfect for a Cookie Exchange will make sure you put together a gorgeous cookie tray!

I need to ask, does anyone actually partake in a cookie exchange anymore? I absolutely love the idea, first because it’s a great way to try a whole bunch of new (or new to you) cookies. But also, cookie exchanges remind me of when I was a kid; my mom loved them! The nostalgia surrounding this idea is like the nostalgia surrounding the holiday season itself; it’s what makes it special. But even if you aren’t going to a cookie exchange, these holiday cookies are sure to put you in a holiday mood!…

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Salted Caramels

December 20, 2017 by Faith 2 Comments

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Salted Caramels are a beautiful balance of sweet caramel and flaky sea salt, with deep notes of peanut butter. We all have our favorite types of candy; that one thing we can’t resist when we see it at the store. Peanut butter cups, cherry cordials, butter toffee, fudge, to name just a few. For me, when I walk by a candy shop and smell fresh-made caramel, it takes every ounce of willpower to resist. That aroma calls me like a siren....

Christmas Morning Cornbread Loaf Cake

December 14, 2017 by Faith 1 Comment

Christmas Morning Cornbread Loaf Cake is flavored with vanilla bean, nutmeg, and rosemary, and studded with cranberries; it doesn’t any more festive! I love hearing about holiday breakfast traditions. Some people do the bulk of the work the night before with something like a strata or bread pudding that just has to be baked in the morning. Others make a huge batch of pancakes or waffles and get the whole family involved. Or maybe it’s the classic failsafe, bacon, eggs, and toast....

Nutty Spiced Pumpkin Crackers {Paleo}

October 23, 2017 by Faith 5 Comments

Nutty Spiced Pumpkin Crackers {Paleo} are a nutrient-dense snack that taste similar to a healthy version of graham crackers. The thing about afternoons in autumn is that they go so well with a warm beverage. And the thing about a steaming cup of tea or coffee is that it’s made even nicer by something to munch on with it....

Tangerine Lemonade with Clove-Infused Simple Syrup and Fresh Cranberries #MixedWithTrop

November 16, 2016 by Faith 4 Comments

Tangerine Lemonade with Clove-Infused Simple Syrup and Fresh Cranberries is full of festive flavor and easy to mix up! Special thanks to my friends at Megan Media and Tropicana for partnering with me for this blog post. I am happy for the opportunity to share brands that I believe in with my readers, and I hope you enjoy my recipe. As always, opinions stated are my own. Every social gathering I remember as a child involved my mom’s punch, especially around the holidays. I’m not sure of the exact recipe, but I remember it had two kinds of soda (ginger ale and lemon lime, I think), […]...

10+ Perfect Breakfast Recipe Ideas for Christmas Morning

December 23, 2015 by Faith 6 Comments

These 10+ Perfect Breakfast Recipe Ideas for Christmas Morning are sure to make any holiday morning merry and bright. In my family, Christmas morning brings homemade eggnog lattes, carols humming softly in the background, and the cheery twinkle of lights on the tree. The same twinkle is reflected in children’s eyes as they wake up before the sun does to check out what Santa left them, and it’s also reflected in my mom’s voice as she reads us the Christmas Story. To me, it’s the making of new memories that means the most....

Eggnog Muffins with Cranberry Filling

December 21, 2015 by Faith 5 Comments

This recipe for Eggnog Muffins with Cranberry Filling is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth when you’re in the mood for something festive! Mike sometimes talks about taking a Christmas vacation to somewhere warm, but I have trouble getting behind that idea. I need cold, preferably snowy weather to feel festive. Growing up in Buffalo, our Christmases were usually white. Not that it was ever a sure thing (because some years we did end up with a mucky brown Christmas!), but it was definitely more likely to be white there than it is here in the DC area....

Harissa-Spiced Roasted Root Vegetable Medley Salad with Sweet-Spicy Date Vinaigrette

December 18, 2015 by Faith 4 Comments

The flavors of this festive Harissa-Spiced Roasted Root Vegetable Medley Salad with Sweet-Spicy Date Vinaigrette are perfectly balanced. So…that’s really what you want as your Christmas gift?, Mike asked me dubiously. Yes. You know how much I love the Russian ballet, I replied with an ear-to-ear grin after telling him that I wanted to go see The Nutcracker with him. Judging by the look on his face, I might as well have asked him to find me the Holy Grail or to lasso me the moon. Such is the difference between men and women, lol....

Cherry Almond Biscotti {Gluten-Free}

December 16, 2015 by Faith 10 Comments

Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Biscotti are perfect for keeping on hand for those times when you want a little something sweet with your afternoon coffee or tea. We all play favorites, whether its on purpose or not. Sometimes its a favorite song or restaurant or flavor of ice cream. Sometimes its a favorite aunt, cousin, or pet. And sometimes its something as ordinary as a favorite baked good....

Vanilla Bean Caramelized Pear Scones with Dark Chocolate Chunks

December 14, 2015 by Faith 10 Comments

These Vanilla Bean Caramelized Pear Scones with Dark Chocolate Chunks pair the sweet, floral flavor of pear with the complexity of dark chocolate for the perfect special occasion treat that comes together fast! After last year’s infamous Christmas Morning Scones, I knew I wouldn’t get away with not at least attempting to come up with another equally mind-blowing scone recipe. I had nothing particular in mind; no single ingredient I was dying to incorporate and no flavor profile I was trying to build. I let my mind wander, and as it did, my eyes came to rest on the bowl of pears on my counter. […]...