I love giving and receiving homemade gifts, don’t you? The problem is that Christmas is just 16 days away. Yikes! Well, that means it’s time to finish up all the homemade gift projects you already have in progress and begin working on quick to make gifts. When I find the time to make gifts is…
gifts from the kitchen
Hot Cocoa on a Stick (#HomemadeHolidays)
Have you ever noticed that having foods presented in different way tastes better, or are just a lot more fun? As an example, when I was a kid, sandwiches cut diagonally ALWAYS tasted so much better! Or how fair food is always served on a stick. Fun, right? Well, what would you think about taking…
Instant White Chocolate Peppermint Cappuccino (#HomemadeHolidays)
When I was a kid, the only way you could enjoy coffee was to either have it black or add cream and/or sugar. No fancy flavors. Nothing special. Then, Maxwell House International Cafe coffees became available. The first coffee options for “at home enjoyment.” That was a while ago. Now, it seems that cappuccino is all…
Baileys Irish Cream (#HomemadeHolidays)
I’ve been sharing with you inspirations to prepare you for decorating and gift giving this holiday season. You probably think everyone on my holiday list is an alcoholic, since I’ve been posting recipes that include: Toffee Vodka, Salted Caramel Vodka, Kahlua Part 1, and Limoncello Part 1. Each of the (alcoholic) recipes I’ve shared with you have taken…
Chocolate Candied Almonds (#HomemadeHolidays)
If there is one gift from the kitchen that everyone in my family LOVES it’s roasted or flavored nuts. Everyone has a different favorite nut: pistachio, cashews, and hazelnuts. However, the one nut everyone enjoys is the humble Almond. Previously, I have shared my recipes for Candied Cumin Almonds, savory Cumin Almonds, and Chai Spiced Almonds. Today I…
Toffee Vodka (#HomemadeHolidays)
Yesterday I shared with you my super simple recipe for Salted Caramel Vodka. Trust me it is ssssoooo good and incredibly simple! Well, I’ve got another super easy and yummy flavored vodka recipe to share with you today. Toffee Vodka We had a small snow the other day that luckily wasn’t bit enough to cause any…
Salted Caramel Vodka (#HomemadeHolidays)
I don’t know how it is in your state but in Ohio there are varying levels of liquor licenses. For example, you can purchase beer, wine and most liqueurs at the grocery store. However, if you are looking for something with a higher alcohol content, you have to go to the “state store”. I haven’t…
Limoncello Part 1 (#Homemadeholidays)
Did you know that you can make most liqueurs at home? It’s true! They are all pretty easy except for one thing: they take time! Yes, the dreaded patience…..or the need to plan ahead! I must admit that I am not patient and planning ahead can be difficult at times. Are you this way…
Vanilla Extract – Start the Process (#HomemadeHolidays)
I must admit that I have a love/hate relationship with the holiday season. Well, perhaps love/hate is a bit strong. Let me explain. I always put a lot of thought into the gifts I give, no matter whether they are handmade our purchased. Trust me this is not an exaggeration. I really try to make…