Holiday Sangria

Food

Sangria is one of my favorite things to make. Come visit me and I’ll make you a custom, seasonal Sangria. So it’s only right that I give a Holiday Sangria moment. This one was a big hit last holiday season. 1 Bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon 1 Apple Chopped 1 Pear Chopped 1 – 2 Shots …

Dinner for One, Anyone?

Food

Holidays are going to look very different this year with social distancing and significantly smaller gatherings. As someone who has lived away from home for a while, I’m used to solo (or small) celebrations. While I’ve never missed a Christmas (check on me next month this time), I never go home for Thanksgiving because the …

Spicy Candied Pecans

Food

1 cup Pecans (Walnuts also work, and I imagine cashews would too, but I’ve never tried it) 1 Egg White 1 tsp honey or agave 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup “regular” sugar (whatever you regular is – I like cane sugar, but white is fine too) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp …

Perfect Cream Cheese Icing

Food

Cream cheese icing is something everyone should have in their arsenal. It elevates any old cake to something really special. I’m almost not interested in a cake without it. I like my icing fluffy and pillowy, not so stiff and dense. The amount of powdered sugar determines the stiffness, so, I use less of it …

3 Home Remedies For Colds

Wellness

I absolutely hate colds. I mean who doesn’t, but I get really miserable. Since I changed my diet a number of years ago, I found that I don’t get sick as often. Still, I can’t completely escape the occasional ailment. I also hate medication. My body is very sensitive, so I try to avoid taking …