Introducing the Pomegranate Gin Cocktail. I served it at a Christmas Party last week, and everyone loved it! This libation is so pretty and festive for holiday parties. Now that I’ve told you how much everyone loved it, I’ll let you in on the fact that it includes gin. Hang on for a second if you aren’t a gin drinker! It’s a very special gin called Hendrick’s Gin, and it is so smooth and full of what seems like dozens {Read More}
Archives for December 2014
Sunday Features {5}
December 27, 2014 By
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!! And thank you for joining us over here at Sunday Features {5}! I hope you are enjoying time with your family and friends! We have had so many memorable moments during the past week! My family has joined us from Texas and from the Los Angeles area to make memories and have fun! And fun we have had! As a result, I’ve had much less time for all the blog posts I had {Read More}
Sugared Cranberries
December 22, 2014 By
I can’t believe I’d never tasted sugared cranberries until yesterday. Why didn’t I know about these sweet, tart, sparkly, little nuggets of goodness? Why doesn’t everybody know about them? My mission today is to spread the word so these little berries get the recognition they deserve! Ingredients 4 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cups fresh cranberries Directions In a medium saucepan, bring two cups of water to a boil. Stir in two cups of the sugar and stir until sugar {Read More}
Sunday Features {4}
December 20, 2014 By
Welcome to another week of… Sunday Features {4}! Oh my goodness, friends, Christmas is almost here! Are you ready? I’ve got a ways to go. But as I go about the business, I’m also trying to relax and savor the season of our Lord’s birth! If you’ve been too busy to catch my posts this week, here’s what you missed. If you are hosting on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, this champagne punch is a crowd pleaser! It’s easy to {Read More}
“Mantle Makeover” & Christmas Wreath
December 19, 2014 By
Mantle Makeover I love the floor-to-ceiling white brick fireplace in our new mid-century home. With one exception. It doesn’t have a mantel. We’ll get one eventually, but it’s not a priority right now. In fact, it normally doesn’t bother me because I like the shells hanging above the fireplace. But for Christmas, it needs a mantle above the stockings. For this year, I came up with a solution that would give the general appearance of a mantel. I think it works! {Read More}
Chocolate Peppermint Parfait Made Easy
December 16, 2014 By
This post was sponsored by Marie Callender. All opinions are my own. This Chocolate Peppermint Parfait recipe is SO easy to make and really delish! Chocolate Peppermint Parfait During the holidays, I love making desserts that look both festive and enticing. AND I also love making desserts that are quick and easy so I can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with my family. We all love chocolate, and so I came up with this simple recipe that {Read More}
