It's Christmas week! The buzz is in the air, at least in the air that surrounds my immediate area. Although we were just informed that our usual spot for Christmas Eve has been canceled this year, and although Mini Me is pretty blue and keeps saying that it doesn't feel like … [Read more...] about Eggnog Cookies with Vanilla Rum Buttercream
Recipes
Vanilla Almond Smash Cookies
So, I've blogged a lot about how the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is the baking frenzy time. That big, heavy KitchenAid stand mixer comes out of the closet and occupies a semi-permanent spot on the kitchen counter during that six week period. If I have a spare half … [Read more...] about Vanilla Almond Smash Cookies
Holiday Manhattan Cocktails
Although I'm primarily a wine drinker, there are times when a cocktail just seems much more appropriate - dare I say, necessary? Like at a fancy steakhouse, while waiting for our table to be ready, I'll always have a dirty martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives. Always. Out to … [Read more...] about Holiday Manhattan Cocktails
Holiday Spice Cake
It's been just me and Mini Me the past couple of days. The boys are in the mountains and it reminded me that I can't remember the last time it was just us girls. I'm not even sure there's ever been another time, and we are taking full advantage of it. Our day started with a big … [Read more...] about Holiday Spice Cake
Hannukah Sugar Cookies
Hannukah might be my favorite of all the Jewish holidays, for many reasons. First, it's the least "religious" of all the Jewish holidays. At least it is for us. Second, it always falls during the holiday season, usually before Christmas, which enables our family to start the … [Read more...] about Hannukah Sugar Cookies
