Ho….. Ho…. Hooooooo. *kicks kid down slide* — It’s that time, y’all! In true Southern Fatty style, a bit late to the game, I am sharing some of my favorite picks for your holiday gifts. If you all are anything like myself, you probably haven’t shopping anyway, right? Thank you, Amazon Prime. Here…
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Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini
Christmas time is heeeeere. Bringing lots of boozy cheer. — All I need now is a spotlight, a piano, and a nice holiday cocktail to start the show. Taking a cranberry twist to the lemon favorite, this Cranberry Lemon Drop Martini is the perfect holiday companion for the season. There really isn’t much to the perfect…
Gingersnap Pumpkin Tart with Nutmeg Meringues
I teased y’all a bit yesterday with some beautifully delicious nutmeg meringues. Since I decided that you’d probably judge me if I said that I made a sheet full of meringues just to stand in the kitchen and eat them one by one…. that I would make something else to put them on. Thanksgiving dessert train…
A Few of My Favorite Things
If y’all are anything like moi, you’ve waited until just a few days before Christmas to do your gift shopping. Maybe you’re looking for the perfect unique ideas for the picky person, or trying to find ideas for other upcoming celebrations. Either way, I’ve got your back. I’m sharing some of my favorite finds of…
Peppermint Bark Blondies
Everyone knows that blond(ies) have the most fun. Holiday baking is no exception. Before I collapse from the sugar overload during the festive season, I haaaaave to share this recipe with y’all. Classic, buttery blondies packed full of white chocolate, vanilla, and brown sugary brownie-esque goodness. All topped with a double chocolate peppermint bark crown.
Party with Coca-Cola Cinnamon Sugar Donuts + Bottle Gift
It’s Christmas time, y’all! Time to bake more cookies than you know what to do with, mix a few batches of eggnog, throw some killer parties in hopes that your friends will bring you alllll of the gifts! Some of the best memories of the entire year are made right at the end during the…
White Balsamic Butternut Salad
If you’ve been following along with my Instagram photos this past week, you’ll know that I returned home after a little visit with the main Mouse himself in Florida. Warm and full of more sugar than a person should be physically possible to hold, I ended the week wanting something that I can’t say I want…
German Roasted Candied Pecans
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Chag Sameach! FROHE WEIHNACHTEN! [I feel like German should always be screamed, ja?] — Also, keep reading for my pre-Thanksgiving Christmas content disclosure. Hopefully y’all know what these beauties are just by seeing that cone. I was walking around the touristy Opry mall this past weekend here in Nashville, and hit the wall-o-roasted-German-nuts smell…
Fireball Caramel Cider
This. Is. Not. A. Drill. You heard me correctly. To help ease everyone into the holiday spirits (see what I did there…) with one of my favorite holiday companions– Fireball Whisky. The cinnamon punch is basically born to be mixed with a hot cider. Keep reading to see how to mix this up…
Cranberry Marzipan Cookies
Ahhhhh, Holidays. Parties with great friends, the best music of the year, and an endless supply of baked goods to keep you hyper enough to attend them all. It’s that time of year, y’all! To start things off on the right foot, here is a favorite creation of mine. Buttery shortbread base, simple cranberry…