These red velvet peanut butter blossoms started as a care package cookie for my kids in college. I needed treats that would survive shipping without crumbling, taste great after a […]
Red Velvet Peanut Butter Blossoms: Valentine’s Day Cookies That Ship Well Read Post »
Red Velvet Crinkle cookies are a homemade treat that stays fresh for weeks and ships well without falling apart. That makes them perfect as a gift for family and friends
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies: Easy Baking Read Post »
Sweet treats that ship well are often tricky. These DIY sweets are a delight at the holidays or as a care package (and they arrive intact)
Spicy Pumpkin Seed Peanut Brittle for Care Packages Read Post »
Ways to use artisan jams for making standout cheese plates for at-home entertaining. Includes a Cheese and Jam Pairing Chart for Ideas
Cheese and Jam Pairings: Ideas for Cheese Boards Read Post »
Halloween is one of my favorite times to send out a college care package. As freshmen my kids were still missing home in October and care packages eased the nostalgic
7 Categories That Every College Care Package Needs Read Post »
Care packages are such a treat for the recipient, and no one seems more grateful than the new college student. I was so turned off by the commercial care packages
College Care Packages for Valentines Day Read Post »
Quick Summary: A traditional South African dish of spiced ground beef (or lamb) baked with a creamy custard topping. The curry, ginger, and fruit chutney create a unique flavor profile
Bobotie: South African Curried Meat Pie with Custard Topping Read Post »
Pumpkin whoopie pies are an easy cake-like cookie treat, generally made with cream cheese filling. This recipe amps it up a notch by adding warming chai spices to the filling
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Creamy Chai Filling Read Post »
A homemade horchata syrup made with cinnamon, vanilla, star anise, and cloves. Works as a sweetener for coffee, tea, cocktails, Italian sodas, and traditional Mexican horchata. Includes a recipe for horchata base from scratch
Horchata Syrup: Homemade Cinnamon Vanilla Simple Syrup Read Post »
