This holiday charcuterie board was created using gifted products from Atalanta products. All opinions are my own. The holiday season beckons with festive gatherings, and nothing captures the spirit quite like a meticulously crafted cheese board. Whether you’re hosting an intimate family get-together or a grand holiday soiree, a thoughtfully curated cheese board can stand…
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to get creative in the kitchen with some ghoulishly delightful treats. One of the most beloved Halloween classics is the caramel apple, but why stick with the ordinary when you can make extraordinary Halloween caramel apples that will thrill both kids and adults? In this blog…
If you’re a fan of Starbucks, you’ve probably tried their delicious Cranberry Bliss Bars. These sweet and festive treats are the perfect addition to your holiday menu. But with this copycat cranberry bliss bar recipe, you can enjoy them year-round. What are Cranberry Bliss Bars? Cranberry Bliss Bars are a seasonal treat offered by Starbucks…
My favorite candy bar, by far, is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. But, I actually love the holiday-shaped Reese’s even more. I don’t play favorites, I equally love the eggs, trees, pumpkins, and hearts. But there is something that I just love about the holiday-shaped Reese’s even more than the originals. That’s why I decided to…
When I think about the holidays, cranberries are definitely a flavor that comes to mind. I’m always looking for new Italian cookie recipes, so when I found the orange cranberry biscotti recipe I knew I wanted to give it a try. If you’ve never made biscotti, you need to try! It is seriously one of…
Last weekend, I spent all day on Saturday at my friend Beth’s house baking cookies. Baking Christmas cookies is an annual tradition we both love, but we’ve never done it together. Since she is unable to travel home this year to bake with her family, as she usually does, I suggested we bake together. We…
Are you looking for the easiest Christmas cookies recipe ever? Then you need to make these snowball cookies with chocolate chips. It is seriously the quickest and yummiest recipe! I’m sure you’ve heard of Italian wedding cookies or snowball cookies. This is the same thing, except with chocolate chips in them! My Italian Wedding Christmas…
One of my very favorite things to do during the holidays is to bake. I love trying different cookies, cakes, bread, and bar recipes. Over the years, I’ve tried to find different Italian recipes as a way to learn more about my cultural heritage and feel a connection to my Italian roots. My grandparent immigrated…
I cannot believe it’s almost 2020. I remember the year 2000 so vividly that it’s crazy how quickly those 20 years went. The adage that time goes faster the older you get is so very true. As the new year approaches, I like to revisit the past year and think about all the highs and…
Do you like cranberries? I personally think they are an underutilized fruit. Most people only have them once or twice a year on Thanksgiving and maybe Christmas and they only eat them as cranberry sauce. I wanted to shake things up and see if I could enjoy cranberries another way, so I came up with…
I’m so glad it’s Halloween season! It’s definitely one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t like dressing up in fun costumes and getting free candy? Next to Christmas, Halloween is definitely my favorite holiday. To get in the spirit, I decided to try making these fun Halloween spider cookies and I’m SO excited how they…
Do you have people in your life who don’t quite make the gift giving list, but you still want to do something nice for them? Or are you heading to a holiday party and you don’t want to show up empty-handed? I have the perfect solution for you. This super quick, easy and totally thoughtful…
This post is sponsored by Lindt Chocolate Shops. All opinions are my own. In my house, Easter generally centers on my kids, their Easter baskets, and the little Easter egg hunt I always put together for them at our house. I also like to cook a nice meal, which we usually eat in the mid-afternoon….
Can you believe Christmas is less than 3 months away? I can’t believe fall is already here and I have so much to do to get ready for the holidays. My family is coming to visit for Thanksgiving and we’re hoping to travel somewhere warm this Christmas season. Thus, I’ve already started testing out holiday…
Family traditions are important to me, especially those that celebrate my Italian heritage. Each holiday, I try to find an Italian recipe I can incorporate into my own little family’s traditions. This year, I tried my hand at a panettone bread recipe. My grandparents are from Italy and my dad speaks nostalgically about my grandmother’s…