DIY Aromatic Fire Starters
Growing up in Missouri, a fire in the winter months was the norm. My ancestors worked on a saw mill in Michigan so my dad inherited excellent fire building skills. I would spend cold days by the fire, staying warm, and being captivated by the glowing embers. As an adult, my love for fires still burns strong. On cold days in Dallas my apartment will almost always have a fire in the fireplace. It warms my living space quickly and puts me in a relaxed mood.
Double Chocolate & Double Peppermint Cookies
Have mercy! I am a fan of anything chocolate and anything peppermint. Make it double chocolate and double peppermint?! (Swoon.) Yes! These pack so much peppermint and chocolate into one bite that they are sure to knock Santa’s stockings off.
Convertible Sequin Skirt
For Grandma
It was the late ’90’s and I was tucked in my hotel bed at the beautiful Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. My middle school self had been worn out by the sun and endless amounts of food. Around 2 am the door crashed open. I heard a scream, “I won! I won!”
Chocolate Whiskey Truffles
After school, I used to go up the neighborhood street to visit my friend, Kate. Her family made several delicious treats, such as fondue, chocolate-peanut butter pancakes and whiskey truffles. Since the first bite of their homemade whiskey truffles, I have been hooked! They are sweet, rich and have a little kick! Let’s be real – chocolate is great, cocktails are great. The combination of chocolate and alcohol together? Incredible! I’m so thankful she introduced me to them as they have become a favorite holiday staple.
