Deck The Halls!
As the most magical part of the year comes into view, I would like to take a moment and reflect on a year of craziness, fun, absolute chaos, quality family time & even some unsettling times.
This year has been a rush, the opportunity to cook & meet so many interesting people with great stories as well as work with customers who genuinely value the word partnership! I've been to quite a few cities and had great times with great chefs, but, I am happy to call Ohio my home!
As Christmas approaches, 25 days by the way, I can't help but think of when I was 7& then 9 while we lived in a tiny town, sold Christmas trees on our front yard, lived for Christmas break, the police would shut down the main hill in town for us to sled ride! Life was simple then, much simpler than now for sure.
Tomorrow, our family is going to celebrate the season with the Mouse in Florida, Disney style! So, for those I don't get the daily chance to speak with, Merry Christmas!!! Celebrate all that is wonderful in the world, whether it be hot chocolate or family gatherings or, our favorite, driving around drinking Starbucks while looking at Christmas lights in our pajamas!!!
Life goes fast, Don't miss it!
Cheers!
Mint Mocha cupcakes
1/4 c candy canes, ground up or smashed
chocolate chip cupcake mix
2 T fine grind espresso
Hershey's Kisses
cupcake liners
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 teas. ground cinnamon
Method:
1. mix cupcake mix according to instructions.
2. blend part of candy canes in
3. blend in espresso
4. pour into cupcake pans
5. bake halfway according to instructions
6. pull out and place Kisses into middle, top with more candy. finish baking
7. whip cream, sugar and cinnamon until stiff peaks form.
8. enjoy with friends!
This year has been a rush, the opportunity to cook & meet so many interesting people with great stories as well as work with customers who genuinely value the word partnership! I've been to quite a few cities and had great times with great chefs, but, I am happy to call Ohio my home!
As Christmas approaches, 25 days by the way, I can't help but think of when I was 7& then 9 while we lived in a tiny town, sold Christmas trees on our front yard, lived for Christmas break, the police would shut down the main hill in town for us to sled ride! Life was simple then, much simpler than now for sure.
Tomorrow, our family is going to celebrate the season with the Mouse in Florida, Disney style! So, for those I don't get the daily chance to speak with, Merry Christmas!!! Celebrate all that is wonderful in the world, whether it be hot chocolate or family gatherings or, our favorite, driving around drinking Starbucks while looking at Christmas lights in our pajamas!!!
Life goes fast, Don't miss it!
Cheers!
Mint Mocha cupcakes
1/4 c candy canes, ground up or smashed
chocolate chip cupcake mix
2 T fine grind espresso
Hershey's Kisses
cupcake liners
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 teas. ground cinnamon
Method:
1. mix cupcake mix according to instructions.
2. blend part of candy canes in
3. blend in espresso
4. pour into cupcake pans
5. bake halfway according to instructions
6. pull out and place Kisses into middle, top with more candy. finish baking
7. whip cream, sugar and cinnamon until stiff peaks form.
8. enjoy with friends!
