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Chocolate Peanut Butter Spritz Cookies Recipe (and How Cookies Kicked Santa Out of the House)

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Spritz Cookies Recipe has a bit of a story behind it. I hope you enjoy. Chocolate Peanut Butter Spritz Cookies For me, cookies are quintessentially Christmas. I have so many holiday memories involving cookies in one way or another, from baking them with my mother as a child to baking large batches of sugary goodness to fill holiday tins as gifts, back when I worked outside the home. Spritz cookies in particular, have a special place in my heart and darn it they Continue Reading

Peppermint Mocha Truffle Cookie Cups

This Peppermint Mocha Truffle Cookie Cup recipe was sponsored by Starbucks® but the opinions are completely my own based on my experience. Food and beverage pairings are one of those things we foodies love doing, but many people feel overwhelmed by. It honestly isn't as tricky as some like to make it out to be, but it is nice when someone has already made the pairing for you. For your convenience, I'm sharing four pairings of Starbucks® and Lindt chocolate perfect for your gift giving and Continue Reading

Buttery Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam Crostini with Brie : Appetizer Recipe

Caramelized Onion-Tomato Jam Crostini with Brie are delicious hand-held appetizers sure to be popular at any holiday gathering. The appetizer recipe which features rich buttery homemade tomato onion jam is also meatless, adding to it's wide appeal among guests. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Finlandia™. The opinions and text are all mine. In addition to being a great party appetizer, savory Caramelized Onion-Tomato Crostini with Brie are a good choice for Continue Reading

Christmas Rice Krispie Treats Gingerbread Boys

These Christmas Rice Krispie Treats don't just look like cute little gingerbread boys, they're also seasoned with ginger and other spices. The face of the treats are dipped in gingerbread seasoned melted chocolate which is then decorated after cooling. No need to use food coloring in these holiday treats. The recipe creation and post were sponsored by Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies®. Cute Christmas Treats The wee fellows have actually been made into pops, with the insertion of festive Continue Reading

19 DIY Crazy Cat Lady Gifts : Homemade Gifts for Cat Lovers

Today I have a collection of DIY Crazy Cat Lady Gifts for you to make. These homemade gifts for cat lovers are sure to make a cat obsessed woman in your life purr-fectly happy. Don't we all have a few crazy cat ladies we can't help but adore? Of course, most of these DIY gifts for cat lovers are geared toward women (crazy cat ladies), but there are a few cat lover gifts men would enjoy as well. I made sure a few funny gifts were on the list too. I wouldn't consider myself an actual Continue Reading

Gourmet Tea Gift Basket Ideas with DIY Personalized Quote Tea Cup

This Gourmet Tea Gift Basket idea is perfect for the tea lover on your Christmas list. The basket includes a DIY Personalized Tea Cup featuring a literary quote about tea, Cardamom Spice Cookies, and delicious Chai Tea. I think it's a fun option to a more traditional tea set. Those cups are too darn small...lol Gourmet Tea Gift Basket This gourmet tea gift basket is rather easy to create despite having both home baked cookies and a DIY Personalized Tea Cup craft project. Both are Continue Reading