This time of year I love all things peppermint and chocolate. Whether it’s in coffee, candy, cookies, cake, or in this case, brownies, I have a hard time turning it down! The combination makes me think of Christmas and all of the memories that go with it. I’m actually not that much of a fan …
Christmas candy making and cookie baking is in full swing! I love all of the smells this time of year. Whether it’s peppermint, gingerbread, or that amazing smell of sugar and butter cooking on the stove top, my kitchen makes the house smell so good! Every year I make a list of all of the …
Soft baked ginger cookies with dip have become a tradition in our house. Every year that we’ve been married, I’ve made a batch of ginger cookies and pumpkin pie dip when fall arrives. This year I thought I would extend the tradition into the winter and make an eggnog cheesecake dip to go with the …
I gave in and bought my first container of eggnog last week. I was trying to hold out until Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t wait. I’m not really a fan of drinking it plain, but I love adding it to my coffee and chai. And, of course, I love to bake with it! Since I …
There’s just something cozy about a chilly evening, a fleece blanket, and a big mug of hot chocolate (and, if I had a fireplace, a crackling fire!). While I like the packets of hot chocolate for the convenience, I really like homemade hot chocolate made with milk and real melted chocolate. Because I don’t always …