Making homemade drink mixes, such as this Homemade Chai Tea Mix, is fun and a pleasure to give away. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s way less expensive than the store-bought variety. Having a jar of this Homemade Chai Tea Mix on hand is helpful when you have unexpected guests and want to serve […]
This Homemade Cherry Liqueur, or what some know as Chambord Liqueur, was created because of my indispensable gardener. He loved my Brandied Cherries and the liqueur they offered up. I knew it would be a nice surprise if I made it for him. Even though this Homemade Cherry Liqueur is an easy recipe, it requires […]
The smell of this slow cooker mulled cider speaks to the holidays and that winter is in full swing. It has a way of warming the heart like no other. When I use my slow cooker to make a mulled cider, it gives me the opportunity to time it just right for when we want to […]
Oranges and the holidays go hand in hand, don’t they? When it comes to celebrations, I find it’s great fun to serve my Homemade Orange Liqueur, or what’s known as Homemade Grand Marnier. It’s pretty simple to make. It’s all about the steeping and the wait time. However, it does take some planning ahead to ensure it’s around when you need it. I’ll […]
Have you ever had Homemade Cranberry Orange Cordial? I’ve always loved fresh cranberries. Sadly, we can only get them at certain times of the year. For me, cranberries harken to fall, holidays, food, and fun with family and friends. When cranberries start to appear in my market, I buy quite a few bags. I freeze a few […]
Who doesn’t love Hallmark and all the fabulous things they have available at this time of year! When I was very young, my family had a ritual regarding Hallmark Christmas Cards and to purchase a few special ornaments and gifts from our Hallmark Gold Crown Store. We would visit our local Hallmark store to select just the right cards to send […]
I do this all the time. I find I decide to make something, and it leads to many other recipes in the same genre. Such is the case with this Homemade Crème de Menthe. It all started with my homemade coffee liqueur and then I had other ideas. Does that mean other easy liqueurs are […]
I always have fun making homemade liqueurs, especially this Homemade Coffee Liqueur. For coffee lovers, it’s a real treat. It makes a great gift from your kitchen, and it couldn’t be easier to make. All it takes is a few good quality ingredients, a bit of wait time and voila. Homemade Coffee Liqueur Ingredients: Makes approximately 8 […]
It may be after St. Patrick’s Day, however, there is always space for a fun celebratory beverage like this “Irish Coffee With Honey.” I found this recipe at my favorite grocery store, way before St. Patrick’s Day. I asked the wine/beverage manager about it. He couldn’t say enough about this particular recipe and gave me a few tips. […]