The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.
I’m drooling over this eggnog cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust from Anna of Cookie Madness. I liked it because instead of just calling for a cup or so of eggnog, it was actually made with ingredients you’d find in eggnog such as egg yolks, rum, vanilla and fresh nutmeg. She adds in the comments that […]
Make these gluten and grain-free almond flour scones from Tiffany at Art Food & Motherhood. Tiffany writes: My friend, Cindy, brought over a batch of these amazing scones the week I gave birth to Emmanuelle. They gave me the much needed energy that was necessary for nursing a newborn and for regaining my strength. Plus […]
Laural at Thimble shares her cookie recipe to make these delicious-looking peanut butter kisses.
I’m getting ready for a holiday dinner with my family, at one of my favorite cozy local spots, Rocker Oysterfeller’s. I featured their spectacularly festive holiday cocktails last week, but I saved the best for last. Let’s sing the line all together now, “…and a partridge in a pear tree!” Partridge in a Pear Tree […]
These charming s’mores kits would make great, easy last-minute gifts. The folks at Nice Package show you how to take ordinary grocery items and transform them into a special (and tasty!) gift.
By Katie Goodman Caramels are another fun and delicious treat to make for gifting this time of year, though they can be tricky. You will rely heavily on a candy thermometer, so make sure that is working before you start. You will need to monitor the temperature closely. You can go from soft caramels to […]
My new favorite book for the holidays is I’m Dreaming of a Green Christmas: Gifts, Decorations, and Recipes that Use Less and Mean More by Anna Getty. The book is full of fantastic recipes (food and drinks), crafts, as well as tips for how to make your holiday season more green and eco-friendly. I love […]
