The week between Christmas and New Years has always been my favorite week of the year. When growing up, I remember hanging out all week in the living room--yes, the room we rarely touched the rest of the year. The tree always stayed lit, and holiday music was played. My sister and I each claimed… Continue reading The Romjul Week
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Perfect Peppermint
When I stepped out into the snow recently, my nose was hit with the crisp and cool air. I immediately thought of peppermint. Is this why it is associated with the Christmas season? Clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange are warm and comforting scents which seem to easily find their place during the long winter months. … Continue reading Perfect Peppermint
Honey Citrus Mint Tea at Home
I admit that I’m a coffee fanatic! I love a good Americano! But there are times where I order the Honey Citrus Mint hot tea from Starbucks, and it’s like a special treat. This warm beverage steeps two different types of tea bags. Then it is sweetened with honey and flavored with a splash of… Continue reading Honey Citrus Mint Tea at Home
Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix
This recipe is sooooo good! It is just full of flavors! The herb and zest certainly help, but the essential oils really punch up the taste. Yes, you can ingest essential oils if they have been cleared for that purpose. I use the Vitality Line from Young Living. They have a distinctive white label which… Continue reading Orange Rosemary Chickpea Nut Mix
Bad Moms Brownies
I am a Hallmark Christmas movie enthusiast. I used to laugh at the idea of all the sappiness, but then I got sucked into the first one I dared to watch. I sat down just for a couple of sarcastic laughs, but I ended up crying and smiling with joy. Holiday spirit does exist! But… Continue reading Bad Moms Brownies
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Carving pumpkins has become a newer tradition for my family, mostly at the insistence of my younger teenage daughter. A couple of years ago, she claimed she wanted to carve a pumpkin and demanded to know why we didn't do so every year. It was on the same level of expectation as getting a Christmas… Continue reading Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon
Happy fall! Mabon, or the fall equinox, celebrates the second harvest. The axis of the earth tilts so the sun hits directly over the equator. This gives equal time to light and darkness on this day. Apples, pumpkins, vines, gourds, corn, pinecones, and seeds are harvest symbols of this holiday. With the changing leaves, it's… Continue reading Pumpkin Hummus for Mabon
Lemony Cheesecake Squares
My family loves homemade desserts. I need non-complicated ones right now, especially mid-week. Cheesecake Squares don't last long around here. I should remember to make a double batch next time. I also enjoy making this recipe because it can be a nice switch from a chocolate dessert. Now, my husband and daughters are all huge… Continue reading Lemony Cheesecake Squares
Monkey Bread: It’s sooo good!
Monkey bread was the main dish of our Easter breakfast this year. I should really make it more often! Monkey bread, also known as pull-apart bread, is a simple baked sweet dough recipe. Small bites of dough are coated in butter, cinnamon, and sugar. They then layered in a bundt pan. Once baked, the dough… Continue reading Monkey Bread: It’s sooo good!
Molasses Banana Cake
Can banana dishes be associated with the holidays? Of course they can, with the addition of warm, spicy ingredients like molasses, cinnamon, and clove. Instead of powdered spices, I used the essential oils of cinnamon bark and clove in my cake. As I have mentioned in previous posts, when cooking with essential oils, you must… Continue reading Molasses Banana Cake
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 