A rich and steamy spiced bittersweet hot chocolate recipe with peppermint schnapps and minty whipped cream. This post is sponsored by DeKuyper. Jump to recipe.
“Are you ready for Christmas?” seems to have become the standard holiday greeting, as though kindly store clerks and my fellow moms are wondering if I’ve prepared for the big meeting or finished my taxes. Personally, I miss the days of more joyful holiday wishes. Besides, organization has never been my strong suit; so being reminded of all the work I still need to do cuts deeply. [Read more…]
herbed mushroom toasts + celebrating simply
Herbed mushroom toasts make for a deliciously simple and savory appetizer. This post is sponsored by Mirassou. Jump to recipe. [Read more…]
A Roast Goose for Christmas
A surprisingly simple roast goose recipe with everything you need to know to make and carve a classic Christmas goose at home.
bold rock cider tour + weekend links
A few weeks back, I took a press tour of Bold Rock Cider. Our group of journalists, writers, and bloggers visited the Bold Rock cidery, tasted some of their offerings, and met John Washburn and Brian Shanks of Bold Rock, as well as Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Todd Haymore who was there to kick off Virginia cider week. Agriculture is Virginia’s largest industry by a mile and it’s crucial to the state’s future, so it was great to hear Secretary Haymore discuss his stewardship of the state’s agriculture. The focus of the evening, of course, was Virginia apples, so a host of growers and cider producers were also in attendance. [Read more…]
Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
A rich and creamy wild rice and mushroom soup recipe that’s loaded with vegetables, garlic, and fresh herbs.
