My sister decided to host an ugly sweater party for her birthday, which happens to fall on Twelfth Night (the 12th day of Christmas, Epiphany, Dia de los Reys, etc.). I feel a little funny posting a holiday blog several weeks after the holidays, but life got in the way, and I am just now…
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Gingerbread Latte
Generally considered a holiday treat, I drink my homemade gingerbread lattes all year long. Using a steam wand will give your latte a nice frothy foam, but I usually don’t mess with it. I am in it for the taste and the caffeine, and both can be achieved without the high tech gadgets. I even…
Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
I made these over the Holidays. I could not resist the bright colors, and the pickling gives the eggs a lovely tangy flavor. I over pickled this batch. It is best if you only leave the eggs to pickle overnight, instead of the entire week I gave this batch. You live, you learn, and if…
Lapsang Souchong Bread
Lapsang souchong is a black tea with a rich smoky flavor, that I completely adore, but it can be a tough sell for those who favor a more traditional and subtle tea palate. I decided to experiment with using some of this freshly brewed tea in my bread to give it a small hint of…
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