Kristin Schell
When frost lines your window panes, the first thing I reach for is a warm beverage. I love to serve a hot drink to friends gathered at the table during the colder months. Mulled cider is a usual staple. But sometimes, it’s fun to shake up old traditions and see if you can find a new favorite. I think I’ve…
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Recently The Huffington Post published an article 9 Reasons to Bring Back Cocktail Parties. Intrigued by the concept I took the first step by floating the idea on Facebook. I linked the article in my status update with a quote, “Stop making excuses… just have people over.” Cocktails anyone? The crowd, as they say, went wild. The Days of Wine…
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Good grief. You are either going to love me or hate me for this recipe. Maybe a little of both. Our Valentine baby turned eleven this year. Which is obviously a reason to celebrate. To help us with some Valentine’s Day Birthday party inspiration, we turned to Bethany Mota. Unless you have one or more tween…
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Homemade almond milk is so easy to make I swear I’m going to do it more often. The hardest part about this recipe is remembering to soak the almonds overnight. Because who has soaked almonds lying around? SOAK ALMONDS — now there’s an iPhone reminder you never thought you’d set. Soaking the almonds softens the nuts, releases their flavors, and…
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This super chocolate-y hot chocolate will bring good cheer to anyone who drops by for a visit. The creamy blend of cocoa and white chocolate says l.o.v.e. in a mug. All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. ~ Charles Schulz Keep this dry mix on your counter in a festive container. When friends…
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I love instagram. It makes me all kinds of happy to see and post fun pictures. Snapshots tell mini stories that would otherwise go unnoticed. Or forgotten. Posting on instagram is much easier than blogging. For example, I wanted to share my favorite new smoothie recipe with you. So I took a photo of my avocado coconut cream smoothie this…
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