The following message is intended for those 18+. This post has been sponsored by Vilanaru Barcelona. All opinions expressed are my own. Please enjoy responsibly! We’ve not yet wrapped up Christmas, but nevertheless today I’ve decided to post briefly about something synonymous with New Year’s Eve – sparkling wine. For many (most?), the turn of…
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Christmas Dessert Tablescape featuring Mulled Apple Cider
We’re sharing some of our favorite tips for pulling together a festive, elegant holiday tablescape with ease, but no holiday spread is complete without Mulled Apple Cider. Today we’re showing you how with our favorite slow cooker recipe! I held a small dinner party this past Sunday, and my brother and son were talking, and…
Struffoli (Italian Honey Balls) & Giveaway
As we prepare for Christmas, I can’t help but share one of my childhood favorites – Struffoli otherwise known as Italian Honey Balls. Crisply fried dough balls are bound together with warm honey then piled high and topped with cherries and sprinkles. There was skit in the television show The Nanny about last names and…
A guide to hosting the perfect holiday party with Chef Tom Douglas
We are pleased to welcome 3-Time James Beard Award Winner, Chef Tom Douglas, to Living the Gourmet today as we discuss what it takes to host the perfect holiday party this season. A memorable holiday party can take weeks of coordinating. After you finalize your guest list and playlist, it’s time to plan the menu….
Italian Style Cream Puffs
Intricate but not complicated, these Italian Style Cream Puffs are worth every bit of effort this holiday season. With a few helpful tips, you’ll see how easy they are to perfect. We complete ours with a light yet decadent Ricotta Cream and Amaretto filling. Sweetened Ricotta Amaretto Cream swathed in flaky pastry shells, these bite-sized…
