Archives for December 2015
Time for Holiday Treats & Tastes at Dunkin Donuts!
I got Ryan’s dream invite recently- to try all the new treats & drinks on the Dunkin Donuts holiday/winter menu! In case you guys aren’t familiar, I’ve been blogging on All Things Beautiful XO for years & you might find this hard to believe but…he just doesn’t get excited about mascara or lipstick! Can you believe it? But doughnuts are something he can get behind! Living at our last base we frequented our local DD more than I’m willing to admit- & now we’ve found our new local spot here in Las Vegas! Keep reading to check out the new items & what we think!…
Happy Cooking: Make Every Meal Count … Without Stressing Out by Giada De Laurentiis
I’m the first to admit that the holiday season can be pretty rough on me. The prep. The cooking. The traveling. The overall stress of it. That’s probably why Happy Cooking by Giada De Laurentiis appealed to me so much. While I’m not a huge fan of Giada necessarily- I did have high hopes for this cookbook. Were they met?…
Michael Symon’s 5 in 5 for Every Season Cookbook
If there’s one chef out there that gives me butterflies…it is Michael Symon. My husband rolls his eyes every time he sees him on screen because…he’s my chef! He makes me laugh, smile, & actually makes me super hungry. I love him. So when I had the opportunity to check out his new book “5 in 5 for Every Season” I didn’t hesitate one bit! Keep reading to see what I think!…
The BEST Crockpot Hot Chocolate with DIY Over-the-Mug Cookies!
So- is it chilly yet? It is here! ‘Tis the season for cold weather & warm drinks- which is why I’m sharing the ultimate hot chocolate recipe!It is ultra-creamy, SUPER rich, & the best hot chocolate recipe ever. Seriously. Plus…a bonus recipe! I have been seeing these adorable hanging mug cookies everywhere so I wanted to give them a shot as well! They’re not only crazy easy but I used dough perfect for a big party too! Keep reading to check everything up!…
Tangy Citrus Honey Sage Glazed Cornish Hens Recipe
Happy beginnings of the holiday madness! While everyone is prepping HUGE birds…I’m posting something a bit different. Cornish hens are much smaller & a lot easier to prepare than you may think. Today I want to share a recipe that looks gourmet but is actually very simple to put together for an impressive meal. With some citrus, honey, & fresh sage touches…get ready to fall in love. …
Rainbow Stained Glass Cookies for the Holidays with Recipe & Tutorial
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It is officially the holidays around here! This one is especially exciting since we are finally living next to family again. This means it will be more than just a Christmas for two! When it comes to travel-friendly recipes…there’s nothing quite like cookies. They’re fun, a huge variety, & I can actually get them from point A to B completely intact! Today I’m sharing a twist on the oh-so-beloved sugar cookie- some Rainbow Stained Glass Cookies!…