What are hot chocolate bombs? These simple chocolate spheres hold a payload of explosive chocolate goodness that unleashes when you place one in the bottom of your favorite mug (like this one!) before pouring steaming milk over the top. The bomb melts, the goodness mixes with the milk, and you have a cure for the […]
Winter
Homemade Holiday Ice Cream Flavors (You Can’t Resist)
I know that when it’s cold and snowy outside, your last craving is for ice cream. Unless you happen to be one of my junior high students, then it’s the more sugar the merrier. One of my favorite things to do with ice cream during the winter is to pair it with a steaming cup […]
Warm January Recipes For Those Insanely Cold Days
We finally hit winter solstice, which means that the days are gradually going to get longer and spring is on its way. Unfortunately, we still have a few months of chilly evenings before things start to really warm up. So, when you’re hunkering down inside your house because it’s cold and dark outside, here are […]
In Season Vegetables and How to Prepare Them: Winter
I prepped my garden for winter last week and shed a tear for my fresh fruit and veggie supply. Then I remembered that just because my apples have fallen, my peas have withered, and my corn is no more, it doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy fresh veggies! There are plenty of in season vegetables that […]