It's no secret that winter is not my favorite season. January and February are particularly rough on my heart- the holidays are over and the Spring-ish light at the end of the tunnel seems so far off. During these long, cold months, I drink a few cups of green tea every day, and occasionally …
hot cocoa
homemade vanilla marshmallows
Sometime last Spring, Burke and Piper Jane tried homemade marshmallows. As they professed their undying love for this most-fluffy-of-treats, I promised, “Next winter, we’ll try to make our own homemade marshmallows.” And, folks, the Smooches have iron trap memories about this kind of thing. With …
DIY hot cocoa bar (and shopping list)
I think that every winter party might just need a hot cocoa bar. Warm, cozy and delicious- I can't think of a time that a buffet of hot chocolate wouldn't be a party favorite. The hot cocoa bar at the Chocolate Shower was definitely a highlight (and I will be adding this little feature to more …
the sweetest thing chocolate themed baby shower
My sister-in-law, Tricia, and I share a fond affection for macaroons. And ice cream. And oreos. And a whole list of other fabulous sweet treats. So this "Sweetest Thing" chocolate themed baby shower was right up her alley (and I don't know if I've ever had so much fun putting together a shower menu, …