During the colder months I prefer to live strictly off of slow cooker meals. Chili is always one of my favorites to make in the slow cooker because you can just throw all the ingredients in and forget about it. Since the local weather stations said we'd be getting snowed in this weekend I knew... Continue Reading →
Wintertime means cold weather, and to me that means living off of crock pot meals. I love making a huge batch of these meals so we can enjoy leftovers throughout the busy week. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food, and it's so simple to make in the slow cooker for... Continue Reading →
I always find myself browsing for warm cocktails to try out during the colder months. Mulled wine is always a favorite of mine. It's the perfect drink to serve for a crowd, or even let it stay warm in a slow cooker during a binge-watching night in. Mulled wine is most popular in Europe, especially... Continue Reading →
Hot chocolate is like a hug from the inside. Up until recently I had only ever made "hot chocolate" with the tiny little packets, and I'll never make that mistake again. This real hot chocolate recipe is made in the slow cooker, which makes it perfect for staying warm throughout all those holiday parties, Christmas... Continue Reading →
Christmas time means Christmas parties. Sometimes a quick, simple recipe is just what you need for those last minute potlucks and family gatherings. This easy 4-ingredient recipe does just the trick. I've been making a variation of these chili sauce/grape jelly meatballs for a few years now since a family friend gave me the recipe.... Continue Reading →
This martini should be everyone's go-to cocktail for Christmas Eve.
I'll admit that I have an obsession with finding the perfect seasonal cocktail. During the summer I'm a big Aperol Spritz fan, and Eggnog Martinis gets me through the holidays each year. Now I can proudly say I've finally found the PERFECT fall cocktail: the Apple Butter Bourbon Fizz. I typically make my Apple Cider... Continue Reading →
I recently had the chance to try out Amazing Hazel's Zesty Bloody Mary Mix. Amazing Hazel's is a local company that began when Dave VanWye started making chili sauce using his grandmother's famous recipe. After awhile, customers started telling him how great it would be as a Bloody Mary mix. He came up with Amazing Hazel's Bloody... Continue Reading →
These apple cider mimosas are the perfect fall beverage! I've been making these for a couple of years now, and they're always one of my favorite. I actually prefer them over the classic OJ version, but that's just me. The best part is that they're really easy to make, especially in bulk for a group.... Continue Reading →
Chocolate is always the answer, who cares what the question is. I'm always down for fondue, so I was really excited to try out SoChatti chocolate. SoChatti is small-batch chocolate designed to be served warm or melted, as well as for baking. The best part? It's DAIRY-FREE, which is fantastic for someone like me who... Continue Reading →
