Sangria! A fruity libation that combines wine, brandy, pear liqueur, warming spices, and seasonal fruit. A true crowd pleaser, this beverage is best when made for a crowd! Fall’s Favorite Sip When it comes to seasonal drinks that are prefect for Fall, it really is tough to beat sangria. An alcoholic punch with origins in Spain and Portugal, sangria traditionally is made with red wine,Read more ->
A collection of appetizers and drinks to serve for New Years Eve! New Years Eve is around the corner which for me, means a few things: I’m staying in! I may or may not dress up (even if it’s just putting on some lipstick) A delicious spread of tasty appetizers to nibble on throughout the evening Satiating sips to toast the night away If yourRead more ->
A collection of skewer appetizers and bites perfect for your next party! Skewer Appetizers, Fit For A Party Appetizers that are skewered, toothpicked, or are otherwise held together with a sharp pick of some sort are the greatest things to serve for an appetizer spread. They present beautifully and deliver the “Wow!” on the table. This collection features my favorite skewer appetizer recipes to serveRead more ->
A collection of easy bite-sized appetizers perfect for your holiday gatherings! Though they’re small in size, these apps are big on flavor! Crostini, meatballs, and other small bites to inspire for the season. Bite Sized Appetizers To Please! This month I’ve been focusing on all things Entertaining as part of my educational So Happy In The Kitchen series! Every month this year I’ve dove intoRead more ->
A guide for Baking with Yeast! Learn the basics of this fun and satisfying baking method that yields the most delicious results. Baking With Yeast Fluffy cinnamon rolls, light and doughy pizza crust, freshly sliced bread: they all feature one ingredient that gives them their distinct flavor. It’s yeast! Baking with yeast is a method that many shy away from. It requires precision in bothRead more ->
These homemade Everything Bagels are absolutely incredible! Leavened dough is gently boiled and baked to perfection. Perfect slathered with cream cheese! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Dense, chewy, and slightly crisped when toasted: the hallmarks of a perfect bagel. Preferably also slathered in cream cheese, but that’s personal preference. ToRead more ->
A Guide to Quick Breads and Muffins! How to make them, what ingredients to include, and recipes to try! Quick Breads and Muffins: The Gateway To Baking While cooking is a creative art with different ingredients, spices, and flavors being combined based off of a cook’s experience, desire, or whim, baking is a more precise and scientific approach to creating food. I often hear peopleRead more ->
These Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting are the best you’ll ever have! Pillowy rolls are layered with thick cinnamon swirls and topped with thick brown butter cream cheese frosting. I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. Homemade cinnamon rolls are truly a labor of love. Although they aren’t difficult to make,Read more ->
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are tender, soft, and spiced. They feature a creamy pocket of cream cheese at their center! I’ve linked a few products in this post that are affiliate links. Note that I may receive a small commission. There is one flavor that perfectly signifies Fall: pumpkin! Come September 1st, menus everywhere suddenly explode with gourd flavored everything. And I’m not complaining!Read more ->
Tips for the best sourdough! Amanda from Heartbeet Kitchen offers her insight and knowledge on all things sourdough bread. Sourdough, Solved! Like so many others, the world of sourdough is something I started to explore during 2020. I was bound to my home, looking for fun new things to pass the time, and bread baking was always something I had wanted to learn about. InRead more ->