How to Make Christmas Eggnog
Purchased eggnog is perfectly good to use over the Holiday season, but Homemade Eggnog is better! Whether you’re using eggnog in a punch, enjoying it with a splash of brandy, or drinking it straight up, this Holiday beverage is a staple at this time of year. How to Make Eggnog: You can serve this eggnog in a punch bowl or refrigerate for individual servings. If refrigerated, keep it as you would keep & store milk or cream....
How to Make Apri-Nog Cocktails
Apri-Nog is a gorgeous Christmas cocktail made with eggnog & apricot brandy. Our family rings in the Holidays, especially Christmas Eve & Christmas morning, with a celebratory drink of eggnog with brandy to toast our family & the Christmas Season. We usually had some really good quality brandy on hand, which we heated slightly in crystal brandy snifters – so warming on a snowy, wintery day. However, sipping a brandy...
How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day
Wow, November 9th is Cook Something Bold & Pungent Day! I’ve really had to think about this one…I came up with a great recipe to fit the bill. A Hot & Spicy Toddy is up on today’s menu – great for an after-skiing or after-tobogganing drink. How to Make Hot & Spicy Toddies: If you want to be even more bold, try adding a tiny grind of red chili flakes to kick this up to another level of hot,...
National Rum Punch Day Recipe for the Holiday Season
National Rum Punch Day offers us all a chance to brush up on our rum knowledge, as well as celebrate the beauty of its flavor when mixed with other ingredients, or all alone on the rocks… Distilled from sugarcane juice or the sugarcane molasses. Rum is a traditional alcoholic part of the many tropical type drinks we enjoy. It is produced primarily in South America & the Caribbean. Certain rums coming from Jamaica, Martinique...
How To Set A Fun And Festive Thanksgiving Table – Happy American Thanksgiving!
Happy American Thanksgiving! Now…How to set the Perfect Thanksgiving Table that’s Fun & Festive! How You to Can Set a Fun and Festive Thanksgiving Table By Shauna Hanus Try mixing and matching. Don’t take yourself too seriously this should be fun. Pull out all the different styles of dishes you have. Take a look at how you might be able to mix and match for a fun and creative table. If you have only one or two plates...
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving – But 2 Days Left If Celebrating Wednesday
For those of you, who are celebrating Thanksgiving today… Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you celebrating on Wednesday, 2 days left!!! *** What to Do Two Days before Thanksgiving By Shauna Hanus It is Tuesday [or Sunday in this case] before Thanksgiving and your home is a buzz with excitement. Now is the time for a cool head and to start the cooking. It may be hard to resist the temptation to taste all the pies and treats a bit...
It Is 3 Days Before Thanksgiving – What Can I Do Now?
Alright…Time to get into gear! It is October 6th, and Canadian Thanksgiving is on October 10th! Yikes! What can I do now? Here are some great tips to get you started 3 days out from Thanksgiving to ensure success and a delicious celebration, that you too can actually enjoy too as the host or hostess! *** What to Do Three Days before Thanksgiving By Shauna Hanus You have only three days left; it is coming down to the wire. You...
What To Do 1 Week Before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be a very daunting task when you wait until the last minute to get everything together! Be prepared this year and get organized! Check out this helpful article to help alleviate stress on the Big Turkey Day! *** What to Do One Week before Thanksgiving By Shauna Hanus You only have seven days until your Thanksgiving guests arrive. Is it time to panic or time to plan? You are going to need a clean house, a scrumptious...
How to Cook Blue Ribbon Turkey Gravy
Your Holiday turkey is simply NOT complete with out the Gravy! This Blue Ribbon Gravy is amazing and flavorful. The Perfect Compliment to your Amazing Turkey! ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 Find the recipe here: The Most Delicious Traditional Holiday Turkey . Type: Sauce Serve Over: Turkey & Mashed Potatoes @ your Holiday Feast Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 15-20 min Yield: Enough gravy for 8-10 people, and leftovers from your Holiday Feast...
How to Bake Kimberly’s Scrumptious Sweet Potato Spoonbread
Thanksgiving: That’s right people…It’s right around the corner! We need to make sure you Eat Deliciously this year, so let’s “beef up” your holiday recipe repertoire! I’m going to give you my signature dish for Holiday Meals: Okay, I really had to ponder over if I would give up my secret dish for the holidays. I had to share it…It’s too good not to share the love! I have been...