Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Friday, February 12, 2010

Perfect Combination - chocolate and peanut butter

For those of you that know me I am addicted to anything chocolate and peanut butter.
I came across this awesome drink - perfect for a snowy Valentine's Weekend!
PEANUT BUTTER CUP

Ingredients
1-1/2 oz Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka
1 oz Castries Crème Peanut Rum
3/4 oz Chocolate Liqueur
1/2 oz Cream

Preparation
Drizzle chocolate syrup into the bottom of a martini glass. Place the glass into the refrigerator until ready to use. Add all ingredients into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into the chilled martini glass and garnish with a peanut butter cup.


Thursday, February 4, 2010

Boyfriend/Fiance Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Cute Tattoo Tshirt-Where his heart on his sleeve!
from Red Envelope


or how about a book to hold all his concert ticket stubs (I am definitely getting this for my DH).
found at uncommongoods.com or less expensive at Deepdiscount.com

What about a personal massager - a gift for both of you!


from brookstone


You can't go wrong with chocolates and a bottle of liquor!

and I definitely love a picture of you in a nice frame for his desk at work!
from potterybarn.com

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Valentine's


Looking for some clever ways to express your love this Valentine's Day? It falls on a Sunday this year so perfect for messages left around the house.

How about a stamped message on your toast?

This would be great for breakfast in bed!!
Bake it Pretty or Fred Flare


What about a coupon book - check out MOO for a twist on making them yourself. Check out premade mini cards - 100 for $19.99.
or upload your own pictures and messages.








or personalized and individually wrapped fortune cookies from Fancy Fortune Cookies - Choose a variety of flavors.
50 min - $.65 each.

or a whole tin of cookies with loves message inside- also from Fancy Fortune Cookies.
$19.95

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Rum Rum Rudolph

Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 oz light rum
1 cubes ice
1 1/2 oz lemon juice
Fill to Top with Cranberry Juice
1/2 oz grendadine
1 lemon wedge as garnish

Directions
Mix the light rum, lemon juice, and grenadine. Add the ice cubes and fill to your own taste with Cranberry juice. Add a wedge of lemon on your glass and voila! Enjoy!

Then you need fun reindeer napkins to go with it!

Friday, December 4, 2009

Falling Flakes

Snowflakes!
I saw this cute idea from Martha of course -

They are made with durable material to withstand the weather.
you can use templates or have the kids make their own!
Here are directions on how to make them from Marthastewart.com

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Design Your Mantel

It's time to decorate your house! What are you doing for your mantel? Here are some inspiration pictures. Message me and let me know what you like or what you plan to do?










This was my mantel last year:

Monday, November 30, 2009

Christmas Time


It's my favorite time of the year!! Time to decorate, listen to Christmas songs, go shopping, bake cookies and did I mention decorate!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks for ideas on decorating, cookie exchange, tree toppers, shopping tips and maybe even some entertaining ideas.

:)

Monday, June 15, 2009

More Jewelry

Another New dad Father's Day gift idea from Julian and Company
Aren't these just precious??? I really wish my hubby wore french cuffs!!!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Sparkli' Treats

Are you ready for your Memorial Day BBQ this weekend?
Everyone loves Marshmallo Treats - sparkle it up!

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 bag (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows (6 cups)
6 cups crisp rice cereal
24 wooden pop sticks
1 tube (0.68 oz.) each: red, white and blue decorating gels
2 Tbsp. each: red, white and blue sprinkles

LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; lightly grease foil.

MICROWAVE butter in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring after 45 sec. Add cereal; mix well. Press cereal mixture firmly onto bottom of prepared pan; cool.

REMOVE cereal mixture from pan, using foil handles. Cut into star shapes, using large star-shaped cookie cutter. Insert wooden stick into side of each star. Decorate with gels and sprinkles. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

My Version!

So what do you think?

Saturday, April 11, 2009

More Easter Ideas

Are you still working on your table decor for your Easter meal?

How about this adorable Bunny Fold Napkin from Martha Stewart.

HAPPY
EASTER!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Easter Table Centerpiece


So Easter is at my house this year - I am so excited. I plan to set the table with my grandmothers china and do the above centerpiece but use the TyeDyed Eggs in the middle.

Instructions from BHG.com:

Turn a handful of dyed eggs and a bouquet of carnations into a playful spring centerpiece. Fill a medium-size footed bowl with a few inches of water. Nestle dyed eggs in a smaller bowl (prop bowl on a dish if necessary). Cut carnation stems about 2 or 3 inches long and pack the blooms around the bowl of eggs.

Happy Nesting!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Tie Dye Those Eggs

LITERALLY

It's almost egg dying time! My mom used to get these beautiful Easter eggs from some older ladies at her church - they would dye raw eggs using their husbands old ties. Well they stopped doing it and we couldn't get them anymore(the process seemed to be a secret). Until Now...

I found a kit that you can use - You just transfer the patterns from recycled vintage neck ties onto eggs. Key is you don't have to boil the eggs first so it saves you time and a mess-you don't have green dye on your hands for days.

Just remember to keep the egg crate to store them for next year - I bring out 2 doz every year - yep they last for a long time!
Order them at Mahar Dry Goods

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Irish Eyes Cocktail

Forget the Green Beer - try this fun concoction on St. Patty's Day!

IRISH EYES (very similar to a white russian)

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz Irish whiskey
  • 1/4 oz crème de menthe, green
  • 2 oz cream
  • maraschino cherry for garnish

Preparation:

  1. Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into an old fashioned glass.
  4. Garnish with the maraschino cherry.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Chocolate Kisses

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!
Godiva Chocolate Kisses

1 oz Godiva Liqueur
3/4 oz vodka
1/2 oz raspberry liqueur
and some fresh strawberries

Combine first 3 ingredients in a chilled shaker. Mix well then pour in a martini glass, rim glass with chocolate shavings and garnish with sliced strawberries.


Delish!

Friday, February 6, 2009

Conversation Heart Cookies


Check out this delicious chocolate butter cookie! from Williams Sonoma internet or catalog:

Made with equal measures of love, skill and premium ingredients that include dark Valrhona chocolate, our heart-shaped chocolate butter cookies from Sweet Guy Cookies will charm your valentine. The cookies are prepared, rolled and cut by hand, then decorated in green, pink, aqua and orange and yellow icing, each stamped with the words “Kiss Me,” “Cute,” “Love” or “Flirt.” The 2 1/2" x 2" cookies arrive in a reusable tin. 7 oz. Set of nine."

They are $22 and should be ordered by February 9th to ensure by Valentine's Day.

Maybe I will send these to my husbands office for V-Day! These would also be cute as a favor for a wedding shower or engagement party.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Slushy Red Rooster


For your New Year's Eve Party offer up some Slushy Red Roosters, you can make and freeze ahead of time to prevent you from staying in the kitchen too much. Just get a friend to manage the blender.

Makes 3 qt.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 (12-oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 2 cups vodka
  • 4 1/2 cups water

Preparation

1. Stir together cranberry juice cocktail, orange juice concentrate, vodka, and 4 1/2 cups water. Place 1 (1-gal.) zip-top plastic freezer bag inside another 1-gal. zip-top plastic freezer bag. Pour about 4 cups cranberry mixture into inside bag. Seal both bags. Repeat procedure with remaining cranberry mixture. (Double bagging is a precaution to avoid spills.) Freeze bags 24 hours. Remove bags from freezer; let stand 5 minutes. Process cranberry mixture, 1 bag at a time, in a blender or food processor until desired consistency. Pour into glasses. Serve immediately.

SPICE UP THE GLASSWARE:

Wrap glasses with short lengths of silk and velvet ribbon, and secure with double-sided foam tape. Use Glue Dots to attach embellishments such as glitter-covered card stock stars or use stick-on jewels.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas!

I hope you have a very Merry Christmas - enjoy your family, your traditions and all things special this Holiday season.

Here is what I am so happy about this year - my little munchkin!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Reindeer Spritzer

Yum! Reindeer Spritzer

5 cups orange juice
1 cups chilled lemon lime soft drink
1/2 cup maraschino cherry juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Garnishes - lemon slices and fresh rosemary sprigs

Stir together all ingredients and serve over Ice. Makes 2 QT

Tipsy version
Stir in 1 1/2 cup vodka to above recipe -

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Move Over Gingerbread Boys!


And Hello Chai Spice Girls! When I was growing up my grandmother worked in a bakery -the old fashioned kind with a store front - I loved watching her decorate wedding cakes but what I remember the most was the holidays when the bakery would have Gingerbread Men and Cherry Chews. (I think they were there year round but I just remember them at Christmas) Well my mom has taken on the task of making the Cherry Chews and I was thinking I would start making Gingerbread Men - until I found these yummies!

Ingredients

  • 2 spiced chai-flavored tea bags
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1-1/2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 recipe Powdered Sugar Icing

Directions

1. Remove tea bag contents (3 teaspoons); discard bags. In medium bowl combine tea, flour, and pumpkin pie spice; set aside.

2. In large mixing bowl beat butter on medium to high 30 seconds. Add sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and molasses. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can; stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours or until easy to handle.

3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. On lightly floured surface, roll half of the dough at a time until 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with 4-inch gingerbread girl cutters.

4. Bake 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool completely. Decorate with Powdered Sugar Icing. Makes 18 to 20 cookies.

5. Powdered Sugar Icing: In medium bowl combine 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 4 teaspoons milk. Stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until piping consistency.

6. To Store: Layer cookies between waxed paper is covered airtight container. Store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

BHG

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