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Rich hot chocolate with the refreshing taste of peppermint in every sip. Topped with whipped cream and crushed candy cane, this peppermint hot chocolate is perfect for the cold winter holiday.
Peppermint hot chocolate is the highlight of my winter. I wait patiently every year for the holiday season so that I can indulge in peppermint, well, everything. Peppermint hot chocolate, peppermint mocha, peppermint cupcakes, peppermint cookies, peppermint candy canes. I think you get my point.
Does anyone else feel the same way?
So obviously I have to share a peppermint something with you. So why not start with one of my favorites: peppermint hot chocolate with whipped cream and crushed peppermint candy cane.
It has been hectic on my end!
With holiday gift shopping, gift making, decorating, recipe creating, and working, I’m so exhausted.
I know I’m behind in replying to comments on my blog, (about a week and a half worth!) but hopefully I’ll be caught up by the end of the week. I try to answer comments in the order that I receive them so I’ll get to yours, promise! But if there’s an urgent question, please feel free to send me an email, and I’ll get back to you faster.
Quick reminder! One more day left to enter the $25 PayPal Cash and 2015 Blog Planner Giveaway! Last chance to enter to win a little extra cash for the holidays or one of three 2015 blog planners!
I’ll be back tomorrow night with a Christmas-y recipe =)
Spring rolls filled with succulent shrimp, lettuce, shredded carrots, thinly sliced cucumbers, and fresh basil leaves. Served with a creamy Greek yogurt based sweet and spicy sauce, these spring rolls are healthy and delicious.
I thought with all the holiday goodies we’re baking in our ovens, we should have something healthy to balance out all that sugary goodness.
So today, I wanted to share with you a recipe for shrimp spring rolls. This isn’t the first time I’ve made spring rolls on the blog. Several months ago, I shared a Roasted Asparagus Spring Rolls, which is vegan if you prefer that option. These are simple to make, involve very little cooking, and they’re healthy. Filled with shrimp and tons of vegetables, these spring rolls are delicious as appetizers or as a meal.
I’ve been cooped up at home all day because it’s pouring outside.
Schools are closed, roads are blocked, cars abandoned and flooded, trees have fallen, roofs collapsed. Not the typical San Francisco Bay Area weather, I assure you. In all my life, I don’t think we’ve ever had schools closed due to severe weather. Snow days are normal in other parts of the country, but we don’t get that here, so imagine our surprise when we heard that schools will close and finals are postponed due to the wind and rain. We’re speechless and skeptical because the weatherman has been wrong many times before.
Except, apparently, this time.
I’m soo glad I didn’t have to venture outside today. Instead, I get to lounge around in PJs and sip on peppermint hot chocolate (upcoming recipe!).
Bursting fresh cranberries with refreshing mint and lime infused in sparkling water. Simple to make and delicious, this cranberry mint lime sparkling water is perfect for the winter holidays.
I feel that at holiday gatherings, or any social gatherings, beverages play an important part. We might not think it does, but really, it does.
Because it’s always the drinks that we reach for first and often refill.
Seasoned with the aromatic flavors of thyme and nutmeg, this creamy chicken pot pie soup, loaded with tender chicken and vegetables, is the perfect alternative to chicken pot, especially for winter.
Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup is perfect for those who love the filling of chicken pot pie. As much as I love flaky buttery crust with my pies, sometimes I just want more of that amazing chunky filling. My solution? This soup, of course.
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It’s perfect for the wintery cold season. The creaminess, the tender chicken, the delicious vegetables, the refreshing parsley all there in one deliciously warm soup. Can you just imagine that very first bite? Savory and oh so very amazing, you’ll want the whole pot to yourself.
Loaded with chicken, parsnips, celery, carrots, and peas then garnished with fresh parsley, this soup has so much texture and flavor. You’ll love it during the fall, especially with that turkey, but you’ll definitely appreciate it during the cold winter days.
Succulent shrimp cooked in spicy chili sauce with mushrooms, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, and cucumber wrapped in warm tortilla. Spicy and savory, these Asian fusion tacos are perfect for those street food cravings.
Okay, I think it’s safe to say that I’m a huge fan of food trucks and street food. I know for some people there’s no appeal in standing while you eat, or sitting on upside down buckets at makeshift tables. But I absolutely love it. It’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else.
A few posts ago, I mentioned that I love buffets because you get to eat a little of everything, even if you don’t have an appetite big enough to devour all that food to make it worth your money. Well, the same concept applies to food trucks. I love that I can visit each truck and order something completely different. If I want Indian food, I can wander to that truck at the far end. If I want clam chowder, or pizza, I can walk over to the food truck next to the Vietnamese street food. If I want cupcakes, I can wait in line over here. So many options =)
If you haven’t had a chance to try Korean food from a food truck, you might think this is a weird combination. Korean food stuffed in tortillas? What the heck? But it is seriously amaaazing with different flavors and texture. I know, I’m harping again about the texture. But don’t you love it when every bite that you take is different?
Welcome back to my Blogging Tips series!
Today I wanted to talk about how you can monetize your blog.
I know many of you have wanted to learn how to monetize your blog, and I’ve been putting this post off for awhile now because I feel that there are more important aspects of blogging.
If you’re looking to make quick money off of blogging, you’ll be disappointed. I’m not saying that to be discouraging. You really won’t see success overnight.
What it takes is time, quality content, and a little investment before you actually start making money off of your blog. And when you do, it’s not a lot. At least, not when you first start. In general, the larger your audience, the more money you’ll make. This means that you have to really enjoy blogging and be prepared to dedicate your time to growing your blog before you can really see extra money coming in.
Creamy butternut squash, crispy bacon bits, and sliced Brussels sprouts together in one delicious sweet and savory dish. This butternut squash, bacon, and Brussels sprouts hash is perfect for weekend brunch.
Sometimes it’s just a happy accident that certain ingredients end up together and work so well. This dish is one of those happy accidents.
I had leftover butternut squash from attempting a new recipe, some Brussels sprouts, and a brand new package of bacon. Individually, I liked each ingredient so I thought it might work together as one dish. Keyword: might. Because I wasn’t sure that all the different flavors would complement each other. I’m soo glad I tried it.
I love the sweet and savory components of this dish. Butternut squash is naturally creamy and sweet, but have you had it with maple syrup? It’s seriously amazing with added flavor. Add in some Brussels sprouts for a slightly bitter taste and crisp texture. Mix in crispy bacon and you have your savory component.