Appetizer season is upon us. With many highly-anticipated events on the horizon, I have found that an arsenal of finger food recipes is a necessity. From New Year’s Eve to the Superbowl to the Grammy’s to the Academy Awards, chances are you'll be hosting or attending some sort of party in the next few months. Whether an informal sports gathering or a fancy dinner party, I’ve put together a round up of our most favorite appetizers from the blog that are reliable crowd-pleasers! Oh, and, as a prerequisite, they’re EASY to make too. Hope … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Crunchy Peanut Butter Mousse By Arielle Nelson for LoSalt®
December 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Sweet n’ Salty Berry Delight By Arielle Nelson Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 cups assorted berries For the whipped cream*: - 1 cup heavy whipping cream - 2 tbsp. sugar *or substitute Reddi-wip®, low in hydrogenated oil, or a lighter version whipped cream of your choice For the salted caramel sauce: - 2 cups sugar - 12 tbsp. butter, room temperature, cut into pieces - 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature - 1 ½ tbsp. salt Instructions: 1. Begin with the salted caramel … [Read more...]
Holiday Gingerbread
December 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
While I am on vacation, I'm reposting a couple of holiday recipe favorites. Hope you enjoy... Winter vacation isn’t complete without a family Gingerbread house construction. We love opening up the boxes, laying out all the candy pieces in an assembly line, and determining our creative design for the houses’ façade. We laugh while we sneak eat at least 1/3 of the candy pieces. We have a grand old time watching our houses transform from 2D pieces to festive 3D creations; the perfect window display against winter’s snowy backdrop. Our … [Read more...]
Kitchen Gadget Makeover for the Holidays
December 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
While many people will be revamping diets, fitness routines and personal goals as part of their 2015 New Year’s Resolutions, why shouldn’t kitchens get a makeover as well? For those looking to refresh the heart of the home, check out some of these small appliances from The Legacy Brands: Omega Juicers and Blenders and Excalibur Dehydrators; a new eco-friendly, chemical-free cleaning brand, Zabada, organic cotton table linens from Coyuchi; and finally, housewares and kitchen décor from Ten Thousand Villages that add unique flair to spaces … [Read more...]
