Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Gluten Free Dairy Free Holiday Shortbread Cookies

I found this great gluten free dairy free holiday cookie recipe in "Living Without" Magazine!




I must admit I was a little skeptical that a gluten free cookie could hold up to the cookie cutter peeling-kneading process of holiday cut out cookies, but this recipe was fantastic!  Be prepared though this recipe makes a huge batch of cookies!



Monday, December 6, 2010

Holiday Coffee


If you're searching for a cheery cup of coffee to put you in the spirit here are my two recommendations!  


Trader Joe's Gingerbread Coffee


A medium dark roast with ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg & cloves....visions of sugar plums will be dancing in your head after one sip.  I drink it all holiday season and serve it at parties with dessert.  Oh, and the aroma it creates while brewing will make your kitchen smell like Christmas! 



Whole Foods 365 Organic Brand Breakfast Blend


A smooth medium roast from Whole Foods that is rain forest alliance certified.  My favorite basic coffee of the moment.  This would be perfect if any of your holiday baking recipes call for coffee.  Good morning coffee lovers!

*Holiday Tip*


If you're hosting a family gathering or party and are concerned you don't have enough cups, wine glasses  or flatware check your local thrift store.  You can find amazing vintage china and glassware galore for pennies!  Last year I found this dainty Christmas china set for under $4!  You can also find china like this and use it for your flower arrangements.  Just place floral foam in the base of the cup add water and arrange flowers!  And when it's vintage the patterns don't have to match!  Happy Holidays!