Spice rubs are great if you want to give a homemade gift but you don’t have a lot of time. This recipe is great with all kinds of pork. The recipe is here. This year I’m planning to print labels for all my homemade goodies using free printables from Snapfish.* So cute! This tag is from a […]
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Countdown to Christmas – Gravlax with Mustard Cream Cheese
Homemade gravlax is a great addition to holiday potlucks. Friends will think you are a superstar for bringing such a fancy dish (you don’t have to tell them how easy it was to make). If you start your gravlax on Monday, it will be ready in time for the weekend. The recipe is here. Enjoy!
Countdown to Christmas – Limoncello
If you start your limoncello on December 1, it will be ready for holiday gifting. Let the lemon and vodka mixture sit for at least 2 weeks before bottling. The full recipe is here. This year I’m planning to print labels for all my homemade goodies using free printables from Snapfish.* Check them out, they […]
Countdown to Christmas – 25 Festive Holiday Recipes
Merry December! Consider this your digital advent calendar. In the coming week’s I’ll post my favorite holiday recipes. Some are new. The rest are the recipes I return to year after year. I hope you love them as much as I do! December 1: Limoncello. If you start now, your limoncello will be ready in […]
Gift Ideas for Mixologists
Do you have a mad bartender in your circle of friends and family? Here are some gift ideas that should pay you back in cocktails for years to come. Fun with Chemistry I haven’t tried this out yet, but doesn’t it look like fun? This $80 molecular gastronomy kit includes ingredients and recipes. Cue thunderclaps […]
Stocking Stuffer Ideas
I love silly little gifts. Stocking stuffers are best when they are goofy but they should be practical too. Here are a few fun stocking stuffer ideas. Cocktail Bitters Perfect for cocktail lovers. The more unusual the better. Challenge the bartender in your family to find a use for chocolate bitters. Yum! Truffle Oil or […]