Today's post is quick and easy but don't let that fool you. These pretzels are always the hit of any holiday party I make them for, and I don't get to come back home with any. Which is great for my waist line. And don't let the name fool you, you can make these to snack on anytime. I always try to make them when I know there will be a crowd because they're on the addictive side. Here's the recipe: 1- 16oz bag of pretzels (Sam's sells a huge container of Christmas tree shaped pretzel or just use the twists, sticks won't work as well). 1 cup of oil 1 pack Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp Cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Mix the … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas: Homemade Hot Cocoa
Nothing says Christmastime quite like a cold evening with the fireplace roaring, a cup of hot cocoa and a Christmas movie playing. It is truly one of the simple pleasures in life and I have a recipe for hot coco recipe that's unlike anything you can buy in a packet from the store. It's smooth and creamy and it has just the right amount of chocolate. I adore this recipe and I always make a big batch of hot cocoa and I keep some in the pantry and give some away. Last year, I used mason jars and the darling Erin Condren labels, I added a square of red polka-dot fabric to finish off the top. Materials: Erin Condren gift labels mason jars festive fabric (to coordinate with the gift … [Read more...]
Bird’s Eye “Veggie Martian” and a giveaway!
One of my favorite parts of blogging is the wonderful companies I get to work with and share with you. Last year at Blissdom I had the opportunity to chat with the people from Bird's Eye. I am happy to partner with them to share a fun recipe with you today and host a little giveaway as well. Here's a little about what Bird's Eye has been up to lately: This year, Birds Eye set out on a mission to inspire a new generation of vegetable lovers and became first company to go straight to the source, kids, to change the conversation about vegetables. In partnership with Nickelodeon and iCarly’s Jennette McCurdy, the goal was to empower kids’ creativity and … [Read more...]