It’s Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday, the climax of Carnival, the day before Lent). Do you know where your pączki are?
Holidays
Holiday Punch
Happy New Year! Looking for something fun to make to welcome in 2016? This Holiday Punch cocktail is full of everything holiday: cranberries, your Christmas tree … gin. What, gin isn’t associated with the holidays? It is at my house.
Polish Easter Sweet Bread
Polish Easter Sweet Bread is like babka, but not quite. It comes from a similar sugary, yeasty, eggy, milky dough, but it’s not as sweet. It’s buttery, studded with golden raisins, and has a crumb topping. Polish Easter Sweet Bread is really a thing unto itself.
Breakfast in Bed Ideas for Valentine’s Day
(Or Really Any Day, If You’re Smart)
How to Quicken Your Romance: Easy breakfast in bed ideas for Valentine’s Day – or any other day, for that matter.
Nothing Says “I Love You”
Like Chocolate-Dipped Pretzel Nuggets
OK, a dozen long-stemmed roses and expensive chocolates in a heart-shaped box says it, too. But not in the same way; don’t overlook the little things on Valentine’s Day.
January 23: National Pie Day
Happy National Pie Day!
Warm Camembert Appetizer Recipe
This warm camembert appetizer recipe makes the perfect beginning to a romantic dinner for two: simple but elegant … luscious, semi-melted cheese set off by red raspberry jam. A glass of wine. Soft lighting. You may wind up forgetting all about dinner.
Rose-Themed Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu
Camembert with Raspberry-Rose Water Jam, Rosemary Pork Chops, Potato Rosettes, and Persian Love Cake with Sugared Rose Petals
Vodka Jell-O Christmas Party Dessert: Ride the Wild Red Wave
There are Christmas desserts, and then there are Christmas party desserts. Ride the Wild Red Wave this Christmas with this unique vodka Jell-O “cocktail.”