Monthly Archives: December 2009
New Year’s Eve Cocktails – Part III
When it comes time for New Year’s Eve, I always feel, the less fuss the better. Making a big bowl of punch is an easy way to quench the thirsts of a big crowd. This following recipe should come with … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve Cocktails
If you’re looking to indulge, try: Bailey’s Irish Cream in a Chocolate Shot Glass This is decadence at its best! I was served one of these delicious shots at a family party many years ago and it has become a … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve Cocktails!
The holidays are almost over and we hope you had a great time with friends, family and food. But there’s still a little more celebrating to be done before the resolutions kick in! This week we’ll be serving up some … Continue reading
Christmas Morning Stollen
Every year on Christmas Eve, my dad runs to the nearby bakery to pick up a Christmas stollen. Stollen is basically a German fruitcake, made with dried fruit, nuts and spices. When eaten fresh, it’s a tasty treat. But beware, … Continue reading
Holiday Traditions
I think one of the hardest things about getting married is trying to work out how to split the holidays. My husband’s family lives in Illinois and we alternate every year where we spend Christmas. Although it is hard to be … Continue reading
Last Minute Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas
Calling last minute shoppers! I’m usually running down to the wire on my Christmas shopping but even with the time crunch I still like to make my presents look pretty. My favorite wrapping paper is actually kraft paper, sometimes called … Continue reading
Christmas Treats with Mom
Every year as a child, I, like most of you, looked forward to baking christmas cookies and treats with my mom around the holidays. If you ask anyone on the northwest side of Chicago, they will tell you my mom … Continue reading
Shortbread Cookies
Is this what your kitchen looked like last weekend? It is that time of year when I decide to bake cookies and bread for all of my friends and neighbors. On Saturday I made 12 loaves of Amish Friendship Bread … Continue reading
Ladies Night: A White & Gold Holiday
“Hosting ladies night” has been a social tradition among women for decades. What was once parlor games and tea became Bunco parties and quilting bees and has now morphed into book clubs and excuses for cosmopolitans. Some groups have fun … Continue reading
A Little Delay: Meet Lena!
My post is a little delayed today because we added a new member to the HAP family this weekend! Meet Lena, our seven week old yellow labrador puppy. Coming up later: A White & Gold Holiday Ladies Night!
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