Holy smokes – 2015 is almost over! I can’t believe it’s time for my annual “best of the year” post. 2015 has been a crazy year – we moved across the country, I started a new job, many wedding to-do’s were completed, and, of course, we ate lots and lots of food. Here are the posts you loved most in 2015!
Over the past few years, holiday truffles have become quite a tradition in my family. It’s not Christmas without a batch of truffles chilling in the fridge while I rig up some double-boilers in the kitchen. They’re something I never really consider making any other time of the year, which is the making of the best festive holiday treats.
I love making truffles because they’re pretty, decadent, and (shh!!) actually pretty easy – the perfect combo for holiday gifting and partying. They’re especially perfect for this time of year because not only do they make the most adorable, impressive, delicious Christmas gifts for family and friends, but they are also the perfect fancy bite-sized dessert for your New Year’s Eve spread! Nothing goes better with champagne than truffles, people. Let’s not fight the simple facts.
Basically all I want to eat this December is warm, cozy breakfasts. Exhibit A riiiiight up there.
Ever since I moved to a place where “winter” means 40 degrees, instead of -40 degrees, my usual winter cravings have not been kicking in. Normally at this time of year, I’m all about big pots of chili, grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup, and gooey, cheesy baked pastas (swoooooooon), but I gotta admit, in California it just doesn’t feel the same. But my desire to wake up on cold, gray weekend mornings and cozy up with a mug of coffee, an incredible, warm, streusel-topped plate of goodness, and some Ina Garten? Still VERY strong.
Happy birthday to my meat-lovin’ birthday boy!
Hi guys! Popping in one more time to say hi before the holidays – and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout out to my boo! It’s Brad’s birthday today (and also 7 months exactly until our wedding!!) so it’s feeling quite celebratory around here, indeed. Let’s eye-indulge with some incredible cozy food!
This white been risotto with garlicky greens is my winter love-food. I want to cozy up with a big bowl of this STAT.
These mint snowman marshmallows are possibly the greatest holiday gift I’ve ever seen. Cannot handle the cuteness!