Crepes for Christmas

Apparently, not everyone eats fresh muffins on Christmas morning. One of my best friends just shot me an email regarding my blog about Christmas Muffins. In it she very gently (and humorously) reminds me that some families take a different approach to Christmas breakfast. In her home the entire clan gathers in the kitchen to cook together. Their Christmas breakfast recipe of choice: Crepes. Most people consider crepes a delicious dessert option, but they can also be served as a delicate breakfast treat. If you are looking to add a special dish to your Christmas morning you might consider these … Continue reading

How to Make Homemade Peppermint Bark and Other Sweet Holiday Treats

If you are looking for an affordable edible gift to present to friends and family members this holiday season I highly recommend Peppermint Bark. Interestingly, I didn’t get my first taste of this delicious holiday treat until I was in my 20s. I was anchoring a local morning TV news show and a local chef came into the station to demo the recipe for a Christmas cooking segment. One bite and I was hooked. Chocolate and mint… who can resist that combination? What’s more, the recipe is fantastically simple to make. The other edible gift I like to pass out … Continue reading