Friends and family will love these elegant little holiday gems. When piping, try and leave a small area or divet to cradle the cranberries. You can find our sugared cranberries recipe here.
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sugared cranberries
These festive little gems are the perfect finishing touch for your holiday desserts. Sugared cranberries are so simple to make, you can get the entire family involved. The recipe below is a basic sugared cranberry recipe. Feedback for this recipe has included the following:"Superfine sugar is not necessary, we used regular sugar for rolling and … Continue reading sugared cranberries
Basil & Salt’s Holiday Moscow Mule
Pomegranates are in season from October through February, making them both a colorful and delicious addition to the holiday season. When choosing your pomegranate look for a deep color with a red to reddish-brown outer rind. If it's ripe it will feel heavy for its size. It will keep chilled for 3 to 4 weeks … Continue reading Basil & Salt’s Holiday Moscow Mule
A Winter Wonderland in the Heart Of NYC: Empire State Building Unveils Holiday Decorations, Window Displays, and Special Events
Santa's Helpers Bring Brews, Baked Goods, and Dazzling Decorations to the World's Most Famous Building Holiday cheer is in full swing at the Empire State Building (ESB) as the iconic landmark unveils local pop-up vendors, over-the-top decorations, and plans for musical performances through the end of the year. Experience the beauty in the slideshow below As of this … Continue reading A Winter Wonderland in the Heart Of NYC: Empire State Building Unveils Holiday Decorations, Window Displays, and Special Events
guests for the holidays? simple recipes could elevate your hosting reputation
The holiday season has arrived, which means it’s that time of year when guests expect you to bring them some figgy pudding – or any type of pudding for that matter. After all, those guests likely subscribe to the idea that grabbing an extra slice of ham or overindulging in that box of chocolate-covered cherries … Continue reading guests for the holidays? simple recipes could elevate your hosting reputation
ghostly meringue boos
These little sweet treats are fun for the whole family to make. Let each little ghoulie customize their own! We posted these spooktacular ghosties last Halloween and we can't think of a better way to have them haunt with us again this year - than topping the monster bash party cake. Bake your cake, frost, … Continue reading ghostly meringue boos
The Origins of Trick or Treating
Reprint: Originally posted 2016by Karie Engels There are many ways we celebrate Halloween today and trick or treat is the most popular choice. As a child, I remember flying through my front door after school, donning my ebony witchy costume, blacking out a tooth or two with wax and pulling my pointy hat down hurriedly on … Continue reading The Origins of Trick or Treating
Gaea’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup
“August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” ― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath With autumn on the horizon, we begin to change colors and scents inside our homes to coordinate with Mother Nature’s canvas outdoors. Warmer colors, spicier scents and rougher textures … Continue reading Gaea’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup
buttery apple cake
A simple and delicious cake filled with apples and a hint of rum. When choosing apples for this gem, pick apples that will hold up during baking and not lose their form. The following apples are good for baking:Granny Smith, Jonegold, Braeburn, Honey Crisp and Pink Lady. The cake has a fairly delicate flavor and … Continue reading buttery apple cake
The Daily “Did You Know?” – A Basil & Salt Quick Bite
McEvoy Ranch, Petaluma Purveyor of World-Class Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Launches Ginger Turmeric Olive Oil - This tiny lot of estate-produced Agrumato olive oil is like nothing else in its category and packed with health benefits and fresh flavor McEvoy Ranch Estate-Produced Ginger Turmeric Olive Oil Today, McEvoy Ranch announces the launch of their inaugural … Continue reading The Daily “Did You Know?” – A Basil & Salt Quick Bite
