Be still my sweet tooth! Sweet Chic: Stylish Treats to Dress Up for Any Occasion
has got to be one of the prettiest cookbooks I have seen in some time! Not only is it packed full of color photos (a must for a cookbook in my opinion), but the recipes will have your mouthwatering too!
I love how the author, Rachel Schifter, has the book laid out. First of all, when it says “dress up” an occasion, that refers to what kind of treat you will be looking at. From cookies (jeans, the white t-shirt, the cashmere sweater) to confections (the stiletto heel) each of the sweets has a reference to part of a classic wardrobe.
And you dear friends are lucky enough to get a preview of the delicious recipes inside this book!
Devil’s Food Cake Continue reading 'Sweet Chic'»
Are you looking for something fun for your next party? Or even just for a night in? Love mixing your own cocktails? I have the perfect book for you. DIY Cocktails: A simple guide to creating your own signature drinks
has everything you need to know for creating your own cocktails at home!
Black Rose, Blood Orange Tequila and Soda, Kentucky Apple Sour: the newest trend in cocktails is creating your own! Now, the editors of DrinkoftheWeek.com have concocted the only guide that teaches you to create your own infallible thirst-quenchers. Using a simple system of basic ratios, you will learn to:
- Mix new flavor combinations for the perfect new blend using the Flavor Profile Chart as a guide
- Master advanced mixology techniques from infusing liquors at home to creating custom-flavored syrups
- Serve the perfect drink every time, whether it kicks off a rowdy party or winds down a romantic evening!
With only ten ratios to master, you’ll shake, stir, roll, and build literally thousands of unique and exceptional cocktails. All you need is a good thirst, an active imagination — and DIY Cocktails! And I have a copy of DIY Cocktails: A simple guide to creating your own signature drinks for one lucky reader! Could it be you?
To enter, simply leave a comment on this post before midnight Sunday May 15th, 2011. Tell me what your favorite drink is (doesn’t have to be a cocktail). You may comment daily until the giveaway ends. I will pick a winner at random after the giveaway ends and contact them by email. Good luck, and happy mixing!
*This giveaway is now closed, congrats to lucky #4, Erin.*
One of my favorite blogs, Carrots ‘N’ Cake, is now a wonderful book! Carrots ‘N’ Cake: Healthy Living One Carrot and Cupcake at a Time
includes personal accounts of how Tina and her husband live a healthy life without cutting out everything fun and tasty!
It was a fun read, and I really loved that recipes were included in the book as well. In fact, there are over 50 recipes that even include desserts. Healthier versions of course, which is just plain awesome, since I think we would all love to eat healthier foods without sacrificing our favorites.
It’s not just about the food though. There are also great ideas for living well and making time for working out, keeping a good attitude, and putting your most important relationships first. I liked the idea of distraction over snacking, since so many of us eat out of boredom sometimes.
I haven’t been reading Tina’s blog for very long, so a lot of the information in the book was new to me. And as much as I adore her blog (and blogs in general), it is really so nice to have all the great recipes in a book that I can pull of the shelf anytime I want to create something healthy and need inspiration! Carrots ‘N’ Cake: Healthy Living One Carrot and Cupcake at a Time is a great little book for anyone looking to add more healthy habits to their lives.
The latest installment in my favorite series! An Apple a Day: Old-Fashioned Proverbs –Timeless Words to Live By
gives favorite phrases all new meanings. Each timeless phrase is explained in terms of it’s origin and meaning. Don’t you just love tidbits of information like this? I sure do.
An Apple a Day provides the fun facts behind 200 proverbs, including:
- The darkest hour is before the dawn.
- You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
- In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
- The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
- When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
And they are all very fun to learn about. If you want to give yourself a little quiz about proverbs, be sure to keep reading! This is a fun one! Continue reading 'An Apple a Day'»
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