holidays

A Cozy New Year’s Eve: Boozy “Party In A Glass” Parfaits, And Some Wishes For 2013

by Ingrid Beer December 26, 2012
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Well everyone, I’m kinda thinking that this particular recipe pretty much speaks for itself; it’s soon time to celebrate a new year—to celebrate LIFE! Now’s as good a time as any to celebrate what we’ve been given this past year, and all of the potential that the year ahead holds for each of us; the [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: And Momma’s In The Kitchen Baking Cherry-Almond Winter Cake For Christmas

by Ingrid Beer December 23, 2012
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As the Eve of Christmas descends upon us, And the snowflakes trip and flutter on the gusts of wind outside, We ask daddy if he would build us a fire in the hearth To keep us comfy and toasty inside. The kitchen stove is a steam engine, Piping hot with all burners aglow; Dinner’s simmering, [...]

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A Cozy Holiday: Cider-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Crisp Pancetta, The Perfect Emerald Companions

by Ingrid Beer December 19, 2012
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Let me just share with you that I really do love Brussels sprouts. I understand, however, that not everyone likes them as much as I do, but I think that’s more a result of never having tried a really flavor-packed Brussels sprout side dish. These precious little green orbs, these mini “cabbage-like” cuties, are truly [...]

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