Egg Nog Ice Cream #ChristmasSweetsWeek

Who says that ice cream is only for the summertime.  This Eggnog Ice Cream is perfect during the holidays.  I enjoyed mine curled up on the couch with a Christmas movie on the television.

Welcome to Christmas Sweets Week..........

Macaroon Kiss Christmas Cookies #SundayFunday #FoodnFlix

These almond flavored coconut macaroons topped with a kiss are so good that you are going to have to hide some away if you want any left to leave out for Santa on Christmas Eve.......

Join the Sunday Funday group as we share Cookies for Santa........

Cheers to 2021......2020 Don't Let The Door Hit You On The Way Out #ItalianFWT

I don't know about you but I cannot wait for 2021.  More specifically, I cannot wait for 2020 to get the hell outta town!  So when Cam of Culinary Adventures of Camilla invited us to join her in sharing the Sparkling Wines of Italy I couldn't think of anything better to celebrate than the end of this horrid year.

The First Week of Advent and the Weekly Menu

 Advent is here.  Each evening during dinner we have been lighting the first of the Advent candles.  This reminds us that Christ is in our midst and that He brings with Him Hope.  In the following weeks leading up to Christmas we will be reminded that He also brings Love, Joy and Peace.  

My Advent wreath is this beautiful cross in which I place three purple and one pink candle.  Each week of Advent another candle is lit to remind us of the promises listed above.  The pink candle is reserved for the 3rd week.  This represents JOY and is the turning point from repentance towards celebration.

Please Join Us for #CabFrancDay

I am happy to be joining in a celebration today with other like minded individuals who believe that Cabernet Franc is more than just a blending grape.  We are all meeting up this evening for twitter chat at 8 pm to discuss this grape and it's emergence as a stand alone wine.

I started my celebration last Saturday when I shared a pairing of Palazzo Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley.  I paired this wine with Pan Seared Duck Breasts with a Pomegranate Reduction.  The wine was lovely and the pairing wonderful.  You can read all about this bottle and get the recipe for the duck at my first Cab Franc Day post.

Winter Crunch Grape and Cranberry Sauce #FamilyBakingChallenge

I received product from Melissa's Produce for use in this recipe.  I received no monetary compensation.  All opinions and content are strictly my own.

This delicious sauce is the perfect accompaniment for your roasted Turkey, Chicken or Pork.  I served it up on Thanksgiving where it was a huge hit.  It keeps well in the refrigerator for two weeks and was perfect for dressing up a simple roast pork tenderloin.

This recipe was created for Melissa's Produce Family Baking Challenge.......

Bagels and Lox on the Casual Side #FoodieExtravanganza

Crisp Bagel Chips, spread with softened Cream Cheese, topped with Cajun Style Smoked Salmon and sprinkled with capers.

We are sharing Everything Bagels today at Foodie Extravaganza......