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Countdown to Christmas – Lemon Martini

Posted on December 6, 2013December 6, 2013 by linda
Happy Friday!!!  Lemon Martinis are my all time favorite cocktail. Guest will be so impressed when you serve them with your homemade limoncello. Find the recipe here.... Read More

Lemon Martini

Posted on December 6, 2013December 6, 2013 by linda
This is my all time favorite cocktail!  It’s sour and fruity with a kick.  I usually double the recipe to make two at a time. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 ounce vodka (chilled is best)... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Spiked Cider Sauce

Posted on December 5, 2013December 5, 2013 by linda
Pair this sauce with eggnog ice cream for a festive treat! Find the recipe for spiked cider sauce here. Only 20 days until Christmas!    ... Read More

Spiked Cider Sauce

Posted on December 5, 2013December 5, 2013 by linda
This tart sauce can be made with supermarket cider – you don’t need to purchase the expensive stuff from the farmer’s market.  I’ve even had good results using already spiced ... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Eggnog Ice Cream

Posted on December 4, 2013December 4, 2013 by linda
Trust me, dumping a quart of supermarket eggnog into your ice cream maker will not work well!  This simple recipe is great over gingerbread or with a buttery caramel sauce. You can find the recipe he... Read More

Eggnog Ice Cream

Posted on December 4, 2013January 19, 2014 by linda
It’s super trendy to use freshly grated nutmeg, but I think this recipe is just as good with the pre-ground stuff.  Just be sure to taste and adjust your spice level before putting your ice cre... Read More

Persimmon Ice Cream

Posted on December 4, 2013January 19, 2014 by linda
I love the color of this ice cream, and the taste is subtly spicy.  You can use either ripe or over-ripe Fuyu persimmons.  This recipe would also work nicely with ripe Hachiya persimmons. For this r... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Smokey Grilling Spice Mix

Posted on December 3, 2013December 3, 2013 by linda
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 prin... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Gravlax with Mustard Cream Cheese

Posted on December 2, 2013December 3, 2013 by linda
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 st... Read More

Countdown to Christmas – Limoncello

Posted on December 1, 2013December 3, 2013 by linda
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’... Read More
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