As the year comes to a close we are celebrating our daughter turning 10! Wow double digits is kind of surreal, as a Mother I know she's growing but but somehow this caught me off-guard. Somewhat like the day when she asked for deodarant, I almost refused....I still see her as my funny little toddler at times. Tonight we are celebrating here with friends over board games, appetizers and Mocktails. I've been receiving tweets, emails and messages from folks looking for good Mocktail recipes so ...
Drinks
Traditional Egg Nog Recipe
Egg Nog is a drink which is a Christmas tradition, made of heavy cream, sugar and egg yolks for a traditional flavour and richness. These days you can purchase ready-made Egg Nog in the stores, but some of us prefer to get in the kitchen and make our own. This is a recipe I've used for quite some time, I hope you enjoy it! Traditional Egg Nog Recipe INGREDIENTS: 4 cups milk 1- 1/3 cups sugar 12 large egg yolks 1 cup chilled heavy cream Grated ...
Candy Cane Hot Chocolate
Here in Southern Ontario the snow is falling, the toboggans are being brushed off and the kids are found to run in the house loudly proclaiming how cold they are with a strange kind of pride. Perhaps it's because the Winter season has just begun, but the children run inside to tuck their freezing little hands into the crook of my neck to show off their chill. This behaviour will continue for quite some time and along with it comes requests for hot chocolate multiple times a day. It's become a ...
Iced Cocoa Cappuccino Recipe & Moulinex Giveaway #SJHolidayGiftGuide
During the Holiday season we often find ourselves entertaining guests and enjoying some food and special drinks. Today we are bringing you some must-haves for your festive get-togethers. Moulinex is the leading name in household appliances in Europe and has recently come to Canada. Today we are sharing their Blender and Coffee Maker in our Holiday Gift Guide in hopes that you'll enjoy them as much as we are! Moulinex Blender 6-speed digital controls (high, low, pulse, ice crush, ...
Iced Vanilla Latte Recipe – Holiday Drink Recipe
Looking for the BEST darned Iced Vanilla Latte recipe to serve your guests? Here it is my friends, another simple, delicious drink recipe you'll be proud to share with your guests over the Holiday season. This Iced Vanilla Latte is super simple, just take the time to freeze some coffee in ice cube trays and you're ready even if you have unexpected guests. When I first heard of this recipe, I couldn't believe I hadn't thought of it before. If you're not a coffee drinker you can easily swap out ...