Delicate chocolate crêpes are layered with Grand Marnier pastry cream, resulting in a simple-yet-elegant cake. Don’t be intimidated – crêpes are easier than you think and well worth the effort for the resulting Chocolate Grand Marnier Crêpe Cake.
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A Wine Lover’s Holiday Gift Guide (and then some…)
If you know a wine lover (and who doesn’t), you need this gift guide. Its perfect for the one who has everything… and maybe for the one who ends up shopping for herself.
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Christmas 2016: Eating All the Things
Santa came this weekend.
And by Santa I mean Vegas.
We decided to be adults this year and buy ourselves a new couch in lieu of expensive gifts. Vegas, as per usual, did not follow the rules.
This is what Santa brought me:
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Easiest Eggnog Recipe
‘Tis the season for Eggnog.
And booze in general.
Tradition dictates that Christmas includes eggnog. After doing a lot of research, I came up with one of the easiest Eggnog recipes I’ve come across. Better yet, it can easily be doubled for a crowd!
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Mastering the Art of French Scallops
Who’s ready for the holidays?
We (mostly) are.
This time of year makes me want to cook. A lot. When I saw that this month’s Recipe Redux Challenge was to open a cookbook and execute whatever was on p. 216, I knew exactly what cookbook to use. Julia! It’s the perfect excuse to start Mastering the Art of French Cooking.
It just so happened to be something I can’t even pronounce: Coquilles St. Jacques À La Parisienne. The translation is scallops and mushrooms in white wine sauce.
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Smoked Blood Orange Manhattan [Recipe]
Manhattans are my drink of choice.
Well, that and red wine.
Today we’re talking mixed drinks. If you’ve ever hung out with me, you know that I am a sucker for a well-made Manhattan. This Smoked Blood Orange Manhattan is the perfect balance of spiced honey bourbon, citrus, and a bit of smoke.
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Our Christmas Tree, Processo Cheese, & Pizza [WIAW]
Let’s talk Christmas trees.
Ours is the best.
I mean… have you ever seen a more perfectly shaped tree?
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2016 Holiday Gift Guide: For People Who Have “Everything”
Can you believe the holidays are already upon us?
I say this every year, I know.
I love gift giving. Spending time finding the “perfect” gift for friends and family is fun for me; however, I know it can be stressful. Some people seem to have everything!
As such, I’ve been keeping a list of some of the more unique gift ideas I’ve had lately. Ya know, in case you guys need some help too!
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