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Almond Cookie Bites…Valentine Delights!

January 24
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Almond cookie bites are a delicious treat that will be perfect for Valentine’s Day!  They’re easy to make and so yummy that they’re almost addictive!  The tiny bite-size goodies are one of my family’s favorite desserts.  The recipe makes a bunch so you can serve some and keep some in the freezer too.  I love desserts that freeze well so I can keep them on hand for impromptu get togethers or anytime you need a sweet snack.   With Happy Hearts Day approaching fast, I thought they’d be a delightful to serve or give!  I’m sharing the easy recipe today and I hope you love them as much as I do! Let’s celebrate Valentines with the yummiest little bites!

say “be mine” with almond cookie bites!

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An Effortless Dessert Board!

July 26
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An effortless dessert board is just what you need for impromtu gatherings!  Using baked goods (homemade or from the grocer) and a little fresh fruit, you can create the perfect sweet treat! I love keeping an assortment of dessert bread or pound cakes in the freezer just in case I need to serve something last-minute.  They pair wonderfully with fruit, spreads, whipping cream or ice cream…all of which you may already have on hand!  All you have to do is slice them up, pile them on a pretty platter and serve!  I’ll share a board I recently made using sweets right from my freezer and pantry!  And I’ll include our favorite dessert bread recipes too!  So grab a tray…

time for effortless dessert!

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A Candy Charcuterie!

July 28
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A candy charcuterie is a fun and delicious treat for any celebration!  In addition, you can customize it to fit any party theme or color palette…and it’s the easiest to create!  No baking required either, just a trip to your local grocer will supply you with all the goodies you need!  I LOVE charcuterie boards of all kinds, and though I’ve shared several ideas in the past, this one is especially fun because it fits a particular theme.  I want to share this easy tutorial and inspiration because you can use it to create a multitude of designs or colors with these basic steps. So I hope you enjoy this sweet treat and consider making one for your next party!  Let’s get going with some sugary fun…

groovy candy…charcuterie style!

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A Red, White, and Blue Berry Bar!

May 26
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A red, white, and blue Berry Bar is a fun and healthy idea for the holiday weekend!  And if you’re trying to cut down on all the sugary treats this summer, this buffet might be for you!  Fresh berries are so refreshing, delicious and are naturally perfect for patriotic party treats and snacks.  No baking, or fussy preparation…just pile them in bowls and let your guests customize their own!  A few  optional goodies can make this healthy alternative compare with any sweet dessert…without all the guilt!  Let me share this simple inspiration today for setting up a holiday buffet that’s easy-peasy and oh, so good!

celebrate with red, white and berries!

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Wine and Chocolate Charcuterie DIY!

October 28
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Wine and chocolate go hand in hand…in my opinion!  And when you combine a collection on a delicious charcuterie you’ve got a sweet treat that won’t disappoint!  Halloween will be different this year.  Our annual tradition of meeting friends for a multi family dinner party & passing out treats just isn’t going to happen this holiday.  As disappointing as that may be, it’s temporary and we can still find many ways to make the night special!  One treat I’m planning is to surprise my hubby with a wine and chocolate dessert board we can share!  Piled with full-bodied flavor and rich dark colors, this grazing tray is perfect for All Hallows Eve!  The drinks might be for the adults but you can substitute with any favorite mocktail for the 21 and under crowd!  And to please the entire family, we might just fire up the patio heaters and watch a holiday movie outdoors. So if you’re handing out treats, taking the goblins out, or just staying at home…wind down your Halloween festivities with a special treat made just for the grownup ghosts!

wine and chocolate on a holiday charcuterie!

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Cinco De Mayo Holiday Table

April 23
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The Cinco De Mayo holiday is coming up soon!  I happen to love this festive day, and while I’ve yet to host a huge fiesta, I still enjoy creating something colorful and fun for my family!  One of the many wonderful things about this holiday is the food…wouldn’t you agree?  Mexican favorites are so delicious and are usually very easy to prepare!  We happen to love tacos…so that’s the meal of choice for our simple Cinco De Mayo celebration!  Not only are tacos yummy and fun to make but you don’t need any utensils to eat them…which makes setting a table even easier!  With that in mind, I was playing around with some tabletop ideas for our upcoming family celebration…so when May 5th rolls around, I’ll be ready to set the table in fiesta style!  I’d love to share with you a preview of what our table will be like this year, including some DIY inspiration to get you thinking about Cinco De Mayo fun…big or small!

set the table…

for Cinco De Mayo holiday festivities!

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