I know, I know. I’m sharing a cookie recipe after Christmas, right when the Internet is breathing a collective sigh of relief that cookie season is finally behind us and that it’s time to return to our regularly scheduled diets. I won’t lie, I have a yoga class scheduled this afternoon and I’m listening to non-Christmas music for the first time since Thanksgiving, so I appreciate the break. At the same time, I’m all for anything that will extend the festive Christmas…
Last Christmas, my friend Anita introduced me to Bailey’s Original Irish Cream. I’d never tried it before because I’m not one for sweet or sugary cocktails, I’ll take a glass of dry red wine over a frilly martini any day. Even so, around the holidays, we’re all a little uninhibited when it comes to trying new things and I obliged her a cocktail that she had made with vanilla vodka, Bailey’s Original Irish Cream and ice cubes made from freshly…
By Alexandria Heinz, FTD An everyday, basic bar cart may not have all the glam and pizzazz as one that’s decorated for a party — but it should still sparkle with basic bar cart essentials that reflect your own personal style. No matter what you choose to accessorize your bar cart with, there are a few things to consider to make it a decorative yet functional staple in your home.…
At first, I called this post ‘The Best Pinot Noir to Drink on the Cheap” before I decided to change it to “Six Delicious Pinot Noirs to Drink on the Cheap.” Then I realized that calling these the best pinot noir wines implies that well, that I’ve tried all the pinot noir wines and I’m not nearly that talented nor is my wine tolerance nearly that high. Even so, these wines are delicious and because this time of year should be affectionately…
You’ve heard me talk a lot lately about holiday cookies and how to host a simple holiday brunch. If you aren’t hosting, then at some point this holiday season, you’re going to find yourself asking the age-old question: what can I bring? Edible Arrangements is best known for its fresh fruit bouquets and gourmet chocolate dipped fruit, but also offers holiday arrangements and gift baskets that are beautiful, delicious and perfect gifts for any occasion. …