Pomegranate Fizz Cocktail
December 31st, 2010
Last minute cocktail for the party you are throwing? Or sit at home on the couch for New years (like me) and guzzle these!
Archives: December 2010
Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream with Candied Hazelnuts
December 29th, 2010
Ok, I have to squeeze in a few more sweets before the new year hits and I actually think about experimenting with “clean living: eek! My daughter Pia looooves Nutella!(chocolate-hazelnut spread) and my husband and I happen to be pretty big fans of chocolate and hazelnut too.
Angel Thumbprints
December 23rd, 2010
I can’t believe that I am sharing this recipe. I feel a little bit like guilty. This is my grandma Graces recipe, and we have been eating them since I was a baby. Of all the Christmas cookies we bake each year, Angel thumbprints are probably my favorites- the buttery cookie, and the sweet baked jam are heaven.
Mint Chocolate Brownies
December 19th, 2010
These brownies are rich and chewy in texture with a deep dark chocolate flavor. Then they are laced with two silky, luxurious layers of mint and chocolate. Heavenly. Truly.
Christmas Tablescape
December 18th, 2010
I just wanted to share this tablescape with everyone. One of my dearest friends was kind enough to auction off a dinner for 22 this past year, and she hosted it last night in celebration of the Christmas Season. I was thrilled when she asked me if I would do the tablescape for the party!
Maple Shortbread
December 15th, 2010
The sweet, buttery, slightly salty, flaky cookie also has a wonderful essence of maple flavor and scent that takes this cookie to the next level.
Root Vegetable Gratin
December 13th, 2010
When I was invited to join the “Share our Holiday Table” a group of 50 food bloggers who have joined together to support SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S “no kid hungry” campaign, I jumped at the chance. As a fun way to raise awareness, the 50 food bloggers have created an incredible “progressive dinner” which is running between 12/6-12/14. The dinner ranges from drinks and appetizers all the way to dessert.
Christmas Crab
December 10th, 2010
All I can do is apologize for how sad the photography is in this post. It was late and dark and there was wine involved. Again, sorry. But the good news is- dinner was delicious! This is not much of a “recipe” but a great guide on cooking crab, or what we like to call “Christmas Crab” since we always have this at Christmas time and it is full of green and red color.
Chai Spiced Cupcakes with Snickerdoodle Frosting
December 9th, 2010
I am sorry that there are two cupcake posts in one week. The first deal is that there are just going to be an inappropriate amount of sweets on my site this month. Sorry. The second deal is that I have a hard time saying no to my daughter who seems to want cupcakes all the time.
Double Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Dark Chocolate Buttercream
December 7th, 2010
These were made for my husband. He doesn’t have the biggest sweet tooth, but every once in a while, he does looooove chocolate!