Author: Jennifer

Snow Ball Cocktail

Every Thanksgiving the boys, Hubs and I head up to Northern California to spend the holiday with my family. Since the boys have a week off for vacation, we always take the week to hang out in Marin. But this year, Hubs and I took a night and spent a blissful 24 hours in San… Continue reading Snow Ball Cocktail

Baked Risotto with Sausage

Now that the holidays are over, we’re all focused on eating healthier, less fattening foods. It’s actually the number one new year’s resolution. Well, the number one new year’s resolution is to lose weight, but that usually involves eating healthier so it all kind of goes together. Unfortunately that means no cakes or cookies or… Continue reading Baked Risotto with Sausage

Chocolate & Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding

As you all know one of my favorite holiday cocktails is eggnog. We always have it at Thanksgiving when my mom makes it to start off the holidays, then I make a batch for our annual holiday party and then one last batch for Christmas dinner. It’s always a big hit, but in all these… Continue reading Chocolate & Eggnog Breakfast Bread Pudding

Yule Mule

Thought I’d try something a little different today. I know I usually stick to retro cocktails, but since the holidays are coming and I’ve already done a lot of the classics from eggnog to a champagne cocktail, I thought I’d whip up my own this week. As I’m sure you’ve noticed the Moscow Mule seems… Continue reading Yule Mule

Baked Blueberry Brie

Here’s the thing about the holidays, it seems from Thanksgiving to New Year’s every single weekend is booked. Between office parties and shopping and friendly get togethers, I never feel like I have enough time to do anything, including cook. I love to cook, though, especially for parties. So, I always find a way. Don’t… Continue reading Baked Blueberry Brie

Scofflaw Cocktail

I’ve been wanting to do this cocktail for awhile but kept missing the prime opportunity.  See, according to the dictionary, a scofflaw is a person who flouts the law. As you may (or may not know) Prohibition started in 1919. It was the 18th Amendment and kept the United States dry for 14 years.  But… Continue reading Scofflaw Cocktail

Dorie Greenspan and her Bee’s Sneeze Nuggets

I LOVE cookies! They’re small, sweet, bite-sized circles or squares of deliciousness. So when Melissa’s invited me to a meet, greet and taste all about cookies, I was soooooooooooooooo in! In case you aren’t familiar with the name, Dorie Greenspan is a “culinary guru” according to the New York Times. She’s been around the food… Continue reading Dorie Greenspan and her Bee’s Sneeze Nuggets

Bentley Cocktail

Thanksgiving is next week and while turkey may be on the forefront of everyone’s mind, I’m still thinking about apples. Yes, the little green and red fruits are perfect for desserts, but they also make a mean cocktail. While it’s true you could just add some apple juice or sparkling cider to your liquor of… Continue reading Bentley Cocktail

Artichoke Parmesan Stuffing

To stuff or not to stuff. That is the question. There’s always been this big debate in the Thanksgiving world about whether or not you should stuff your turkey. Several believe that stuffing the turkey means you’re forced to leave the turkey in the oven longer in order to fully cook the bird. When that… Continue reading Artichoke Parmesan Stuffing