Today I have some cocktails that will work great for your Christmas party. Going back to basics is a definite trend this year, and these cocktails embrace that with some basic Christmas flavors that everyone loves. The Christmas cocktails I have for you today were created by leading mixologists. They were created by taking your top winter drinks from childhood and giving them a sophisticated and provocative makeover. Forget spiced apple cider, you’re sure to enjoy these updated cocktails. They’re sure to put a smile on your face just like Christmas morning. The recipes are all courtesy of Brent Lamberti, bartender at RDV restaurant in New York City, and the respective brands. Mistletoe Makeout A VeeV Açaí Spirit spin on a berry... [Read more]

I have a confession to make, I’m a big fan of coconut, so when I saw this recipe for no bake Festive Fruit and Nut Balls I knew I had to include it in the holiday recipes I’ve been sharing here. The best part about this recipe is you can make it up to one month ahead of time, and store them in the freezer. They would work great for your holiday parties, for a cookie exchange party, or the office carry in. Wherever you take this recipe I’m sure it will be a hit. The best part is they’re relatively healthy for you. The recipe was created by the folks at Eating Well Magazine, and it’s featured at the Go Green With Pistachios website. Pistachios are another holiday favorite of mine (actually I like them all year round),... [Read more]

I enjoy a good glass of wine once in a while, but I’m not a wine critic by any standard. I do know what types of wine I enjoy with certain types of food, but as far as official wine pairings I have no clue. If you’re not sure what wine to serve with your Thanksgiving turkey, or whether you need to serve a white or a red wine with your ham, you’re not alone. So today I have a few holiday wine pairing tips from the pros to help you pick out a wine to go with your holiday dinner that your guests will enjoy. Follow these wine food pairing tips from The California Wine Club, and your guests will think you’re a wine pro. Pairing the right wine with Turkey isn’t easy! The flavors in the leaner, white meat vary drastically... [Read more]

I really like the holiday dessert recipe I have to share with you today from Seasons 52 restaurant. I’ve had several healthy holiday recipes to share with you over the last week or so, and these pears definitely fit right in. They’re easy to make, and even though they’ll look gourmet to your guests they won’t break your budget to create. They would be perfect for a cozy little holiday dinner party. Guests will love the caramelized flavor of the pears. I love the idea of topping them with chutney or cranberries, it definitely adds a nice holiday touch. Roasted Bosc Pears Ingredients: 4  Bosc pears 1½ tsp Extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp Kosher salt ⅛ tsp Fresh ground pepper Procedure: Preheat oven to 400° Wash... [Read more]

We have our winner for our  Ford Pink Warrior Gear and Martha Stewart Warrior Stamp Set. I want to say a big thank you to Ford Warriors in Pink for sponsoring this great contest, and thank you to everyone who participated. The winner was selected by Random.org. Congratulations to the winning comment from  Judy who said: “I think these are lovely. I would make the gift tags, place markers, ornaments, especially the box to put little surprises inside for my grandchildren. What I’d like to make most of all, though, is bookmarks to give to just everybody – everyone reads – so spreading the warrior word is a good thing!” I will be contacting all the winner shortly (probably tomorrow), and they’ll have three days to get back... [Read more]