Huh, well it seems that between a Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake last week and a twist on Egg-Nog this week I've unintentionally set the scene for Christmas in July. How terribly festive of me (or more appropriately what a terribly appropriate response to my perpetual complaining about how cold I am...). Maybe I should have convinced RJ to let me leave the tree up for another month. So how did I come to make a concoction named Apple-Nog (or Not-Egg-Nog as I've been affectionately calling it) … [Read more...]
Maple Orange Spice Macadamia Nuts
There is only one word to describe these spice-coated macadamia nuts -- addictive. Addictive as in keep tasting them just to make sure they're ok, and make twice what you need, and you better stop now lest you have none to give away addictive. They are crunchy and fragrant and stunningly easy to make -- as a matter of fact the hardest part of the whole recipe is waiting for them to cool before eating. These orange spiced macadamias are the second gift I included in my foodie … [Read more...]
Holiday Mixed Spice
WARNING: this spice blend is like Christmas fairy-dust in a jar. Seriously. Well, it is if warm spices make you think of gingerbread and mulled wine and tree decorating all other sorts of holiday festivities... On the other hand, if warm spices make you think of drinking a cocktail while sitting on a tropical island then please revise aforementioned warning to apply to your own happy spice memory. Either way, everybody wins. Working on the assumption that everyone has a happy … [Read more...]
Happy Hostess and #shopsmall Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Next up in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series… ideas to make any hostess smile. Some people entertain with ease, others love hosting but can never quite relax. Either way, a thoughtful hostess gift is a simple way to say "thank you for the invite, we're so glad we could be here". While any of these gifts would make the recipient smile as-is, an extra little something (say a cake in the dome or a bouquet in the jug) is the perfect way to add an extra personal touch. ** In an effort to support … [Read more...]
Macadamia & Coconut Choc-Cherry Truffle Bites
Truffle bite? What's a truffle bite? Things are truffles or bites, right? And truffles are rarely more than a bite anyway so calling something a truffle bite is like calling a cat a kitty cat or saying something is an end result or even better (worse?) declaring that you're going to an ATM machine. I'll wait while you google what ATM stands for, swear to never again use the phrase "mix together", and re-evaluate the sheer scale of redundancies in everyday life... Ok, so maybe a truffle … [Read more...]
Let’s Brunch Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Next up in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series… ideas for the brunch-addict in your life. My obsession with brunch is well documented so it's only fitting that my second gift guide was assembled with a singular focus on the best meal of the day. Anything (ok everything) on this list would make me quite happy on Christmas morning but it's the waffle maker, followed by the Tea-iere, that I'm really coveting. Of course those plates would make fine props... 1 Stoneware 12-Cup Egg Tray by Rachael … [Read more...]
Socially Conscious Holiday Gift Guide 2014
First up in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series... ideas for the socially conscious consumer. Buying gifts this year may as well put a smile on the faces of small farmers and producers, people in developing nations, domestic homeless, and indigenous groups -- as well as the recipient of your thoughtful gift. Hopefully you'll come away from the experience feeling a bit more festive as well. 1. Oxfam Unwrapped | Oxfam is a world-wide development organisation that provides people with the skills … [Read more...]
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