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Shake your BOM BOM this NYE

Are your New Years Eve plans all squared away?? I didn’t think so 😉 With less than two weeks to go, you have got to nail down your guest list, party favors, food, and drink FAST. You could go the traditional route and buy champagne BUT I have something far more exciting to try thisContinueContinue reading “Shake your BOM BOM this NYE”

Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art

Have you ever just gazed upon cheese? Looked deep into its cheesy soul? It’s quite magical how it comes in many different sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors. Cheese really is like a work of art, both take time and skill to create. I think it’s quite fitting that we talk about cheese during Grand Rapid’sContinueContinue reading “Sartori Cheese: A True Work of Art”

Kefir Guacamole

This recipe was developed for Milk Means More. 4th of July time!!! Let’s set the stage. You were invited to a BBQ and you plan to show up with store bought dips like usual. WELL, NOT THIS YEAR! This year you’ll bring kefir guacamole because you’re fancy and you care about your friends and families gutContinueContinue reading “Kefir Guacamole”

Red, White, and Brunch

The 2018 Winter Olympics are here and I have Olympic fever. So much so that I’ve been making all my food red, white, and blue in support of Team USA. I haven’t done this yet, but the idea of an Olympic brunch sounds AMAZING. I’m talking mimosas, eggs benedict, assorted pastries, AND a red, white, andContinueContinue reading “Red, White, and Brunch”

Fruitcake Cookies with Maple Eggnog Glaze

Happy December First! It’s holiday cookie time! This year fruitcake is getting a makeover and becoming trendy and more appealing than it’s classic loaf form. With a kick of Brandy-soaked dried fruit, this is anything but your grandma’s fruitcake recipe. These cookies are filled with sugar, spice, and everything nice. Bring them to your holiday parties andContinueContinue reading “Fruitcake Cookies with Maple Eggnog Glaze”

Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill

I loved that song in 7th grade. Classic Nelly. My husband got that stuck in my head. Anyway, back to grillz. The cooking type that is. I want everyone to be prepared for what is about to happen. GRILL SEASON. Us folk in Michigan were spoiled with 70+ degree weather and full blown sunshine over the weekend.ContinueContinue reading “Ya, ya grill ya, ya, ya grill”

3 drinks to make this NYE

Raspberry Mint Bellini Refreshing and light with a mint flavor twist. Truly tastes like the holidays in a glass. Another plus to this drink, it’s absolutely stunning to look at! Ingredients: 4oz Prosecco ½ oz Chambord 2 drops mint extract Garnish: Mint sprig 3-4 fresh raspberries Preparation: Place fresh raspberries in the bottom of aContinueContinue reading “3 drinks to make this NYE”