Festive is the buzz word this time of year. Well, my friends Kuhlman Cellars– just down the road in Stonewall, TX- and I wanted to share a great way to celebrate the holidays. A Festive Charcuterie Grazing Board is painfully cute, easy to make, and impressive enough for even the most critical guest. The wine…
New Year's Eve
Glühwein: German Mulled Wine
You could use a sultry, warm libation to carry you into the New Year, I know. I’m so excited to share one of my favorite drinks from Europe: Glühwein (GLOO-vine)! Spending six years living in Germany never had its bad moments. If nothing else, I was pissed that the Army made us come back to the…
Perfectly Easy Pumpkin Pie (with Surprises)
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week!?!? Me neither!! In the midst of prepping food for our Turkey Day meal, I’m prepping for another Thanksgiving surrounded by our favorite Soldiers. I know that one of the desserts that has to make an appearance on my table is this Perfectly Easy Pumpkin Pie. Now, when I…
Coquito: Puerto Rican Coconut-Cinnamon Rum Cocktail
Before we go any further with this Coquito post, I want to remind you that I’m a married woman. I’m won’t tolerate any disrespect to the Soldier. So, that means no marriage proposals, no sending flowers (especially orchids or lilies), and no diamond rings in size seven. I won’t stand for it. Pontificate on how much of…
Country Style Collard Greens in the Slow Cooker
I’m going to give it to you straight- I, honestly, have no idea what makes these greens “Country Style”. Most of my childhood was set in suburban/inner-city areas. But, when I think of “Country Style” food I think of food that is slow-cooked, wholesome, and tastes of love. As such, I think my slow cooker…
Pomegranate-Rosemary Sparklers
Did you know that you tend to get drunk faster on champagne than with most other alcoholic beverages? It’s true. I read it in Cosmo once. Something about the oxygenated bubbles causing the alcohol to go to your brain quicker. I think that’s what it said, at least. I find, personally, that I’m a bit…
Holiday Home Tour: It’s Not Over Yet
It truly is The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! The holiday season here runs long compared to most families we know. If you’re a typical celebrant of the Christmas season, your tree may already be down. For us, however, the holiday season doesn’t end until after Epiphany- January 6th. El Dia de Los Reyes, or Three…
