Last week, we made these special treats for a gluten-free friend. They are such a delicious and good-looking treat, that I had to share with all of you. I hope you enjoy or make them for all the GF people you know. I wish you all have a wonderful and blessed 2014! You’ll need: Candy cookie mold (I used this one from Wilton) Candy melts (Wilton candy melts are gluten-free, if you need a dairy free, you can buy these, I also found them at my local Target) Oreos cookies (my favorite is gluten free and dairy free Newman’s Own Organics Newman O’s Cookies) Directions: 1. Melt Chocolate: Coarsely chop chocolate. Place…
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Holiday Gift Guide: Under $50
Here are some last minute gift ideas for the gals in your life. From $9.99 to about $50, these are all great, affordable gifts that bring a little luxury to someone special’s life. Marc Jacobs Beauty lipstick – $30 at Sephora Orla Kiely small cosmetic bag – $9.99 at Target Tea Infuser Travel Mug – $20 at Moma Store Le Creuset Baker set of 2 – $39.95 at Sur la Table Monogram wine stopper – $34 at C. Wonder Winter moccasins – $49.50 at J.Crew Illusion D’Ombre eyeshadow – $36 at Neiman Marcus Crystal Statement necklace – $35 at C’est Anglais
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Hot Cocoa on a Stick
Homemade gifts are my favorite, you can always feel the love, kindness, thoughtfulness of people. Every year, I make something to share with friends, my husband’s co-workers, and family. This year I made hot cocoa on a stick and homemade marshmallows, and would love to share with you. Maybe you’ll be inspired to share the love of a homemade food gift, one that will cost very little but it will mean a lot for all your loved ones. You’ll need: 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips + 1 cup milk chocolate chips One 4-oz bar unsweetened chocolate (broken or chopped into smaller…
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Pumpkin Flan Cake
Another great idea for Thanksgiving dessert, is my new take on one of my (and our readers’) favorite recipes, Chocoflan. It’s unexpected, incredibly easy, and absolutely delicious! May you enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving Day! Ingredients: For cake: 1/4 cup caramel topping 1 Spice cake mix box (if you find pumpkin cake mix, that’s even better, but it’s pretty hard to find at my local supermarket) 1 Cup Water ⅓ Cup Vegetable Oil 2 Large Eggs 1 can Pumpkin puree For flan: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 cup milk 4 eggs Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease fluted tube cake/ bundt pan with butter. Pour 1/4 cup of the caramel…
