Chocolate cream liqueur is a delightful holiday treat that can be sipped plain or used like Irish Cream in your recipes. You can omit the alcohol for an amazing hot chocolate for the kids. It’s been too long since my last post. I went to Cambodia and had no oven so no way to bake.… Continue reading Chocolate cream liqueur
Stock up on apple cider because you’re going to love this caramel apple cider! It’s like drinking a caramel apple. Perfect for a cold winter day! I’ve been having trouble with my oven for the last 3 months. It heats up but then doesn’t hold the temperature. I had a repairman out a couple of… Continue reading Caramel Apple Cider
Blackberry Kir Royale is stunning cocktail that has the perfect balance of sweet and dry. This two ingredient cocktail is perfect for any celebration! Our Blackberry Kir Royale recipe has alcoholic and mocktail versions. What are your New Year’s plans? When the kids were younger, a friend of mine used to throw a New Year’s… Continue reading Blackberry Kir Royale
Blackberry Liqueur is easy to make and versatile to use. It’s wonderful by itself or mixed with some prosecco or white wine. Blackberry Liqueur is also wonderful on ice-cream or as a flavoring in baked goods. Put some in decorative bottles for lovely holiday gifts – if you can bear to part with it. When… Continue reading Blackberry Liqueur
Strawberry hot chocolate is perfect for a cold day. You can also serve it cold for a decadent treat on a hot day or add a little Grand Marnier or Limoncello for a fun adult treat. I’m having Green’s homestyle Rugelach and Babka with mine! I’m still using up older strawberries. The joys of Costco.… Continue reading Strawberry Hot Chocolate
This Macanese Sangria is a tribute to one I had in Macao. The bold flavor of red wine combines with Stirrings mixers, juices, and liquors to make a smooth drink. It’s perfect on a hot day or a holiday party with friends. I visited Macao about a year ago. I wasn’t sure what to expect… Continue reading Macanese Sangria
Cranberry Ginger Fizz can be made with Prosecco for the adults or ginger ale for the kids. It’s a light fun drink for the holidays! Cape Cod Select sent me several pounds of premium cranberries for a recipe contest. There are three categories: baking, main course and drinks. Last week I made a chocolate cranberry… Continue reading Cranberry Ginger Fizz
Cambodian iced coffee tastes very similar to Haagen Dazs coffee ice-cream but it’s creamier. Best part of all, it’s ready in minutes! Since most of you don’t know me, let me introduce myself. I’m a science education professor at Texas State University and the single mom of three kids, Matthew (22), Timothy (19), and Rebecca… Continue reading Cambodian Iced-Coffee
