Growing up in Iowa, in rural Iowa to be more precise, it's pretty hard NOT to be a carnivore. Iowa is ranked 7th in the states for cattle production and 1st in hog production (North Carolina is 2nd). Although I grew up in town, I was a country girl at heart (still am!). My best friend lived … [Read more...] about Simply Perfect Prime Rib Roast | Ninja Cow Farm
Christmas
Christmas Cheer Cranberry Margarita
It's no secret that I love margaritas. It's hard for me to pick a favorite, but in the fall I especially love to make cranberry margaritas. The perfect mix of sweet and tart. A festive cocktail for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year! This is a great recipe everyone will love so be sure … [Read more...] about Christmas Cheer Cranberry Margarita
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies
These Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies are one of my favorite holiday treats (but you don't have to wait until Christmas to make them!). They are scrumptious, whether filled with marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, ice cream or even canned frosting! PS you can also use the dough to make … [Read more...] about Peppermint Hot Chocolate Whoopie Pies
Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
If you followed me for a while, you may have noticed I am a little obsessed with eggnog. Especially in baked goods. (Check out my Eggnog Bread ... so yummy!!) Every holiday season I drink ALL the eggnog. Fireball Eggnog is my new favorite! So when I needed to come up with a new … [Read more...] about Soft and Chewy Eggnog Cookies
Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
I've had a love affair with eggnog since I was little. When I was around 7 years old my mom, who was an elementary school librarian, brought home a cookbook with simple recipes that kids could make on their own. One of the recipes was a no-cook eggnog that my brothers and I must have made 1,000 … [Read more...] about Eggnog Bread with Eggnog Cream Cheese Icing
Homemade Almond Flavored Marshmallows
As I've mentioned a few times before, my family LOVES hot chocolate. It's one of our favorite cold weather treats. My kids like to drink their hot chocolate with lots and lots of marshmallows. I mean, who doesn't, right? Actually, I prefer mine with fresh whipped cream. But that has changed since I … [Read more...] about Homemade Almond Flavored Marshmallows