We hope you had a dog gone good Christmas! Chloe and Gracie were good girls (mostly :) and had a visit from Santa Paws. . . Their stocking was filled with toys and treats and Santa found cute sweaters while shopping at HomeGoods. We should have asked Santa to bring us some sweater weather since our December has…
Wishing you a Pawsitively Merry Christmas! With Love & Licks, Chloe, Gracie, Zoe & Maddie ♥
I’ve had a number of comments asking if I would share our Christmas tree that’s twinkling in the background behind my table and recent recipes. It’s not a theme tree, just ornaments collected over 20+ years. I highlighted some to share along with a holiday tradition and poem, “A Visit from St. Nicholas“, or more commonly…
Only four ingredients and 10 minutes required to make this Spinach Tortellini Wreath; a fun and festive appetizer for easy last minute holiday entertaining. I have a last minute appetizer that’s quick and easy for your Christmas or holiday entertaining, a Spinach Tortellini Wreath! It starts with a couple of packages of tortellini from the…
A Christmas table for two, I set by the tree, The lights all aglow, the twinkle to see. Tartans with red join birds of a feather, Dishes, greenery and plaid, have all flocked together. Winter Greetings by Lenox, a bird lover’s delight, Nest at the table, to make spirits bright. A Cardinal, Nuthatch, and wee Chickadee, Join napkin…
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…
A make-ahead, no-bake dessert for the holidays with a ‘wow’ factor! I have a dessert recipe for the holidays with a ‘wow’ factor, Panettone Trifle with Orange Curd and Raspberries! Are you familiar with panettone? It’s a sweet Italian bread made with dried fruit and candied citrus peel. You can find it at specialty food or…
I set a Christmas table for two by the tree with plaid and bunnies. . .Christmas, bunnies and plaid, one of these things is not like the other. :) I’ve had these Fitz and Floyd Christmas Bunnies for 20+ years, and it’s been a long time since they escaped their bunny hutch come out to…