Christmas-Cranberry Gin & Tonic It's the most wonderful time of the year, which means we're all going to need a few cocktails to get through it all. My first holiday cocktail this year is a festive twist on a classic gin and tonic. It's the perfect cocktail to serve at holiday parties, and it could... Continue Reading →

Chances are, if you have seen my Pumpkin Pie Martini or Peppermint Martini then you can probably tell that festive cocktails are my absolute FAVORITE. I've been using this Hard Truth Cinnamon Vodka as my seasonal secret weapon for years, and I've got another great recipe for you: Apple Pie Punch! When we hosted our... Continue Reading →

There is nothing I love more than a festive, seasonal cocktail. I'm typically brainstorming my holiday recipe ideas months in advance, and when we visited Hard Truth Hills for a distillery tour back in September I knew I had stumbled upon my new secret weapon: Cinnamon Vodka.  Now at first, I was a little nervous... Continue Reading →

Pumpkin recipes don't always have to be sweet, they can be savory too! Every fall I see pumpkin chili recipes floating around and I finally decided to make it the entree portion of this #PumpkinSeries I am doing this year! Don't worry, your chili will not come out tasting like pumpkin spice. The pumpkin puree... Continue Reading →

Next up in my pumpkin recipe series is one of my favorites that I've been making for years! This Pumpkin Fluff Dip could not be any easier to throw together for a fall party, pumpkin carving get together, or just as a fun dessert! I like to mix this up, put it in a tiny... 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. Slow Cooker Mulled Wine Mulled wine is most... 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 →

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 →