Hot Chocolate Spoon

Hot Chocolate Spoons

One of my favorite things about winter is curling up on the couch with my family, a mug of hot chocolate and a new movie. Really, what could be better on a chilly evening? Since chilly days only last a short time here in Florida, I make the most of them …

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Christmas Punch Recipe

Christmas Cranberry Spritzer

I have a dear friend to thank for introducing me to “spritzers.” I don’t believe I had ever had one before meeting her, but she quickly converted me into a big fan. They are one of her go-to drinks, and I am nearly always offered a spritzer when I visit. …

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Queso Taquitos

José Olé Taquitos And Queso Dip Recipe

When the invite went out for a friend’s annual Christmas party it included the usual request to bring an appetizer or dessert to share. What was new about this year’s invitation was the instruction to bring a “manly appetizer.”  Men eat more at her parties, she went on to explain, …

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Christmas Popcorn

Chocolate Christmas Popcorn Mix

This past weekend we had a break in the action, and we stole some family time (in between a concert and a birthday party) to watch Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. To celebrate some much-needed family time, I decided we should make an extra special snack – Chocolate Christmas Popcorn Mix.