Hello Darlings! I am not a cold weather person- rather unfortunate, knowing that I live in Denver where winter sports are king. Don’t get me wrong, I love skiing and snowball fights, but after about an hour, I’m the one in a bikini and a furry hat sitting in the hot tub, sipping something piping hot, and being entirely too amused at my dragon’s breath. A hot toddy seems like the perfect drink to warm yourself up after a day in the cold, which apparently in Colorado, starts the first week of ... Read More about Autumn Drink Series: Chai Hot Toddy
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Do It Yourself: Rustic Autumn Centerpiece
Hello Darlings! I love decorating for autumn, which I call autumn instead of fall because as my mother says, “autumn doesn’t just describe a season but a feeling as well.” Fall is so full of color and abundance of life as the world gets ready to hibernate. Why not bring that life indoors? With just a few supplies, many of which you already have or can be found in your backyard, you can create a centerpiece that celebrates autumn and bring the beauty of the outdoors in. What you’ll ... Read More about Do It Yourself: Rustic Autumn Centerpiece
Three Ingredient Vegan Lime Yogurt by Better With Veggies
Hello Darlings! As an avid participant of Meatless Mondays From A-Z I’ve seen an incredible amount of delicious-looking recipes that contain tofu. I may have, until now, looked at them and said “never in a 1000 years.” I had a rather interesting experience in high school with some very gross-tasting tofu and resolved to never try it again. I had always thought it was the texture, however Heather proved me wrong! I finally decided to try a tofu recipe and LOVED IT. (Yes, all capital ... Read More about Three Ingredient Vegan Lime Yogurt by Better With Veggies
Autumn Spice Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Hello Darlings! It’s tailgate season! Which usually means lots of incredibly unhealthy (but delicious) food, cheap beer, and lots of yelling at the television. And while I can’t help with the yelling at the TV bit, (goodness knows I do when the Bruins are on) I can help with the first two. Cheap beer? Try serving a super simple and super tasty Spiced Pomegranate Martini. Unhealthy food? How about serving up some quick-to-make Autumn Spice Baked Sweet Potato Fries? You’re satisfied by same ... Read More about Autumn Spice Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Autumn Drink Series: Spiced Pomegranate Martini
Hello Darlings! When I think fall, I think spices (which is why my apartment will smell like them all season!) and I put them in almost everything! Today’s cocktail is no exception. Infusing fall spices in fruit juice is a fun was to being another dimension to a standard cocktail. And the combination of autumn spices and pomegranate, a winter fruit turned out to be a match make in heaven. Not to toot my own horn, but this super simple cocktail is my favorite I’ve created for the blog so ... Read More about Autumn Drink Series: Spiced Pomegranate Martini