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), […]...
Apple Rosemary Brined Roast Turkey
Diestel Family Turkey Ranch provided me with product for the purpose of this post, as well as compensation for my time. 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. Flavorful and juicy Apple Rosemary Brined Roast Turkey will make a gorgeous centerpiece for your family’s holiday table. The Thanksgiving I remember best isn’t because the meal was the most delicious. Actually, quite the opposite because my sister and I had no idea how to cook the stuffing, let alone the turkey. It was my […]...
Orange Chiffon Layer Cake with Almond-Orange Italian Meringue Buttercream
Orange Chiffon Layer Cake with Almond-Orange Italian Meringue Buttercream has a light and springy, yet moist and tender crumb, and the cake’s lightness is balanced perfectly by the buttercream’s richness. Growing up, my mom made orange chiffon cake in the shape of a lamb every single Easter. It was frosted with vanilla buttercream and coated in coconut, and she used black jelly beans for the eyes. If I remember correctly, a few years she even dyed coconut green so the little lamb could rest on a bed of grass, and also placed a few robin’s egg candies around for color. It was beautiful; an heirloom […]...
Eggnog Muffins with Cranberry Filling
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....
Cherry Almond Biscotti {Gluten-Free}
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
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. […]...
Festive Vanilla Bean Mixed Nuts with Rosemary and Cranberries
Festive Vanilla Bean Mixed Nuts with Rosemary and Cranberries makes a beautiful treat for holiday parties or homemade gifts! Holiday parties are always the best parties; with everyone in a festive mood, theyre full of laughter and fun, not to mention fabulous food....
Maple Pecan Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies
These Maple Pecan Potato Chip Shortbread Cookies feature a deliciously balanced salty/sweet flavor profile and are easy to make! They’re a fun addition to a festive holiday cookie tray. I think food-related gifts are the best gifts, whether its a celebratory meal youre sharing or a plate of homemade treats. Or better yet, a tried and true family recipe. One of the biggest perks of being a food blogger is that when people hear what I do for a living, their eyes light up and their ears perk up, and they immediately ask me if I have a great recipe for such-and-such, or if Ive ever tried […]...
Cranberry-Pistachio Cupcakes
These Cranberry-Pistachio Cupcakes are sweetly aromatic and soft-textured; from start-to-finish they’ll be ready in just an hour, and it’s perfect if you want just a small batch of something sweet. This time of year has the tendency to get so busy. With Thanksgiving over, our focus turns to Christmas and all the preparation that goes along with it. But a moment of peace, however brief, is a most welcome retreat in December. Even if it’s just taking an hour to make these cupcakes and then enjoying one with a cup of tea. I can’t think of anything more comforting than the smell of something sweet […]...
Holiday Travel Guide: Carry-On Bag Packing Checklist
Disclosure: I’m sharing #beyondordinary in my life as part of a Sahale Snacks® sponsored series for Socialstars™. I can take all the help I can get when it comes to not forgetting something when I pack and this Holiday Travel Guide: Carry-On Bag Packing Checklist makes it easy! Many people travel to visit family or friends over the holidays. It’s a busy time of year to be traveling, but packing doesn’t have to be stressful. Here’s what I always include in my carry-on bag to make sure the trip goes as smoothly as possible....
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