Homemade Elderflower Marshmallows

Brands, Candy, Creams, Dessert, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweets

Every great host has to have a few trick up her sleeves. A signature cocktail whipped up like a professional mixologist; an insanely good lamb chop dish even your mother-in-law can’t besmirch; and a seemingly impossible dessert that only you know how to make. Well today I’m going to help you with the last one …

Caprese Ladybugs

Appetizers, Brands, Party Themes, Recipes, Salads, Tutorial

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Mondelēz International Group. All opinions are entirely my own. My 18-month-old daughter has an (understandably) limited vocabulary. Amongst the usual suspects like ‘Mama’, ‘Dada’, and ‘bear’, there is one word that is at the forefront of her burgeoning literary vault. ‘Cracker.’ Yes, my little …

The Thanksgiving (Prosecco) Table

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Entertaining, Holidays, Party Themes, Product Reviews, Recipes

If you have ever hosted Thanksgiving Day festivities, then you know that it can be a daunting task. Cleaning, decorating, cooking, entertaining, eating, napping, and then cleaning again. It’s a lot of work. So, to help ease the blow of hosting hoards of relatives, I have a simple and fun recommendation: a Prosecco table. I …

Skinny Cherry Lassi Shooters

Brands, Drinks, Product Reviews, Recipes, Smoothies

This post was sponsored by Skinnygirl as part of an Influencer Activation. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. One of the many perks of running a food styling and recipe development business is that I am often one of the first to try newly released food products. Let me paint a mental picture …

French Toast Bundt Cake

Bread, Cake, Dessert, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

French toast is a must-have staple of any brunch. The sweet, egg-soaked bread, topped with loads of syrup and butter! Truly, if I do not get a slice (or four!) of the delectable breakfast treat at a Sunday brunch, then I feel cheated. But if you have ever attempted to make the dish on your …

Almond Maple Oat Bites

Bread, Cake, Cupcakes, Dessert, Donuts, Gluten Free, Muffins, Recipes, Sweets, Tutorial

If there is one thing I struggle with, it is eating a balanced breakfast. My morning routine is filled with manic diaper changes, a quick shower, semi-conscious bottle feeding, and frantic gulping of coffee whenever I have a free hand. By the time I get around to eating something, I literally just grab the first …

Vena’s Fizz House: Giveaway + Recipe

Alcohol, Brands, Cocktails, Drinks, Product Reviews, Recipes, Tutorial

Today we start a new series of articles with the sole purpose of exposing you to the coolest, most unique foodie products out there. Not only will you be in the know about the newest food and drink trends, you will actually have a chance to win them. So without further ado, let’s get started with …

Sequoia Grove Chardonnay + Swiss Watermelon Dip

Alcohol, Appetizers, Brands, Cocktails, Creams, Drinks, Fruit, Product Reviews, Recipes, Tutorial

Thoughts of summer are often filled with beach trips, popsicles, and sunshine. But thoughts often gloss over the inconvenient realities, like the sweltering heat. You know the type of day:  you look outside at the bright blue sky, put on a nice outfit for a day in the sun, and then you go outside where …