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A delightful book by Ryland Peters & Small, Hot Toddies: Warming Winter Drinks for Chilly Days, has something toasty for everyone; there are even kid friendly beverages. I really enjoy this book because anyone can find a drink they love. Below is a recipe for a yummy Pumpkin Latte. Pumpkin Latte, serves 3 1 2/3 […]
Are you looking for a quick gift you can whip up? Do you want it to be dramatic and wonderful, but take hardly any effort to create? This Exotic Candied Citrus Syrup is the answer. Set it on the back burner, literally, while you work on everything else. My syrup is 90% kumquats and 10% […]
If you’re snuggling up somewhere cold this weekend, why not make a batch of this warm-you-from-the-inside hot spiced apple cider from Jamie Geller over on Joy of Kosher. Adding whiskey (for the “adult” version) is optional.
Your holiday sweets just got a lot sweeter. Take a look at this chocolate Nutella and sea salt fudge from cookincanuck over on Tasty Kitchen. It looks like an incredibly easy and quick treat to make … which seems a little dangerous to me.
Making cheese isn’t anything I ever considered, especially fancy cheese. But recently, I had the pleasure of taking a Beginning Cheese Making class with author and chef Mary Karlin at The Fork, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company’s beautiful on-farm cooking class facility.
Want to make fantastic gingerbread cookies, but don’t have time to build a house? Check out this 3D Christmas tree gingerbread cookie tutorial from Megan at Not Martha. They’re perfect for a cookie swap or a holiday table centerpiece! More: Recipe: Gingerbread TARDIS @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Gingerbread Brownstone @Craftzine.com blog
One of my favorite summertime drinks is sangria, but I’m realizing that this doesn’t have to be a strictly hot weather beverage. Jessica of How Sweet it Is has a recipe for a wintery version of the fruity drink that’s making me want to whip up a holiday batch right this very minute!
