I have a sweet treat and quick and easy food gift to make for the holidays, Spicy Dark Chocolate Nut Clusters! These clusters are adapted from the recipe for Spicy Chocolate Almonds in The Forest Feast Gatherings. The addition of the cayenne pepper lightly sprinkled on top to just a hint of heat and pair with the chocolate makes these…
The Novel Bakers are back with more feasting and gathering from The Forest Feast Gatherings: Simple Vegetarian Menus for Hosting Friends & Family by Erin Gleeson. Lushly illustrated with hundreds of watercolor drawings and photographs, The Forest Feast Gatherings is an inspiring reference for anyone who wants to share good food with good friends, simply, easily, and beautifully. If you…
The witching hour is approaching, Halloween is 23 days away! Time to practice your potions and prepare to scare up some Halloween treats! This Witch’s Potion Popcorn Mix is quick and easy to spell and so irresistible, you won’t be able to keep your bony fingers out of it <|:>) More of a procedure than a recipe,…
Are you making your lists and checking them twice? I have an easy food gift that’s ideal for last-minute gift giving and to have on hand for holiday snacking, Christmas Popcorn Crunch! You can whip up a batch in less than 15 minutes with the help of your microwave and customize it to your taste!…
This no-bake cookie recipe checks all the boxes! In addition to being no-bake, these snowballs are a crowd-pleaser with a delicious combination of coconut and orange, can be made ahead, and stored in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to gift and serve! Have you finished your holiday baking? I have a no-bake cookie that is an…
Do you have a favorite gift basket you like to put together for Christmas? This is my “go-to” gift basket for family members we see once a year and it makes a great hostess gift too~ Panettone, a sweet Italian bread, along with a bottle Italian sparkling wine, Prosecco! Wrap it up in a basket or tray with…
These Christmas wreath cookie are as fun to decorate as they are to eat! Only four ingredients required, plus your decorative sprinkles. Like all macaroons, since they’re flourless, they’re also gluten-free. This is a festive little cookie for your holiday baking and if you need an afternoon pick me up with a cup of tea. If you’re…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Tea Party Week, with The Vintage Sweets Book: A Complete Guide to Vintage Sweets and Cocktail Party Treats by Angel Adoree, British Author, Expert of all things Vintage, Stylist and Baker Welcome to the world of Vintage Sweets where with a ‘spoonful of sugar’ and a little imagination, you can create your favorite vintage…
I’m Hopping Down the Bunny Trail with a popcorn mix for Easter, guaranteed to satisfy everybunny’s sweet tooth! This highly addictive sweet & salty mix is quick and easy to throw together, using popcorn, candy coating or almond bark, and your favorite combination of pretzels, nuts and candy. Since it’s a bunny trail mix, Bunny Mix…
A love-inducing mixture and sweet & salty treat for Valentine’s Day! Quick and easy to make to snack on and share, adjusting to your taste using with the mix-ins of your choice. Cupid’s Mix Popcorn is a sweet & salty treat for Valentine’s Day~ ideal for snacking & sharing with your family or co-workers! This…