chocolate · Drinks

Hot Chocolate with Frozen Homemade Whipped Cream

Hot chocolate with frozen homemade whipped cream Fact:  I am a whipped cream snob.  I do not EVER buy whipped cream out of a can.  I have a Kitchenaid mixer, and I know how to use it.  So why would I consume subpar whipped cream?  Making your own is the same price, and soooo much… Continue reading Hot Chocolate with Frozen Homemade Whipped Cream

Drinks

Cinnamon Vanilla Cafe Latté

Cinnamon Vanilla Latte I love vanilla lattes.  I love them so much in fact that my husband and I bought an espresso machine in January that has probably saved us about $400 in Starbucks spending alone since then. 🙂  One of the greatest things about my new machine is experimenting with different kinds of drinks. … Continue reading Cinnamon Vanilla Cafe Latté

Drinks

Festive Mimosas with Pear Flair

Festive Mimosas with Pear Flair You might be thinking: Why would I need a recipe for mimosas? It’s just champagne and orange juice.  Well, instead of posting an obvious recipe, I just want to share the cutest idea ever: decorating the glasses with fruit shapes.  For my friend’s bridal shower, I made regular mimosas, but added… Continue reading Festive Mimosas with Pear Flair

Drinks · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Wassail

This spiced cider always feels like fall. It makes your house smell amazing while it’s simmering away, too! INGREDIENTS: 1 container of apple cider the peel of one orange 1 C apple juice 3 cinnamon sticks DIRECTIONS: Add all ingredients to a large stock pot and simmer on low.  I usually simmer about 2 hours before… Continue reading Wassail