Being a foodie, Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. But it's not just the food. I love the whole idea of the holiday. Family. Food. Gratitude. The past few years I've "let" my husband, Colm, do the cooking for Thanksgiving and Christmas. (Except for this amazing stuffing I … [Read more...] about Perfectly Simple and Scrumptious: Cranberry Sauce and Cranberry Relish
Christmas
20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30
Doing a White Elephant Gift Exchange with your family this year? Then check out this list of 20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30! Everything is in stock and will be there before Christmas with Amazon Prime! (At the time of publishing, subject to change.) Not sure what a White … [Read more...] about 20 Fun and Functional White Elephant Gifts Under $30
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
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 girls 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
Houseful of Christmas Cookies
Holy Cow! Where did this year go?!? Wasn't March just last week? As much as I'm ready for this year to be over I'm in denial that Thanksgiving is over and we are just a few short weeks away from Christmas! While the holiday season is going to look a lot different this year, we can still enjoy … [Read more...] about Houseful of Christmas Cookies
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