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Christmas Table 2021
Happy Thursday everyone! Today on the blog is my Christmas Table 2021. I am using my same dishes from last year HERE but this year I really thought about how many dishes I would actually need based on the meal I plan to make. I decorated my tables early this year but already had most of my menu planned out. I've added soup to the menu this year so I was sure to add a bowl for that. It is ok to put out dishes that do double duty like the ramekins that I plan to use for my dessert. When...
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today on the blog is my Cheesy Garlic Bread. Made with fresh Italian bread, salted Land O’ Lakes butter, dried parsley, garlic powder, shredded 3 cheese blend from Private Selection, and shredded mozzarella. Toasted at 350 degrees in the oven and served crispy, garlicky, and cheesy. Add a side of marinara sauce or dip in a big bowl of wedding soup and you’ ve got yourself a deliciously salty and buttery meal. Just a note: If you want your cheesy bread to get...
Holiday Barkuterie Board Using Ava’s Pet Palace Treats
This is a re-post with updated information and a fun, festive idea to display your pup's favorite treats for the holidays! Happy Tuesday everyone! On the blog today is a Holiday Barkuterie Board Using Ava’s Pet Palace Treats plus my Dog Nog treat recipe just incase you missed it last Friday. I’ve been buying Jake and Maggie Ava’s treats for a while now and we decided to collaborate together to create this beautiful holiday board. Use code “2LABS” at checkout and get 20% off your order. ...
Christmas Eve Table 2021
This is a re-post which is updated and with links added: Happy Monday everyone! Today on the blog is my Christmas Even Tablescape 2021. The inspiration for this table is a vintage tablecloth from Mr. TAL’s mother. This tablecloth was on every Christmas table of theirs growing up and now we get to re-create a festive holiday table. My favorite color is red and these Pioneer Woman Holiday dishes are the perfect color for this year’s theme of red, white, green, and gold. I love a...
Dog Nog
This is a re-post with updated links and information: Happy “Friday Treats Friday” everyone! Today on the blog is Dog Nog! Isn’t this the cutest thing…Dog Nog for our doggies! Made of goat’s milk (from The Honest Kitchen), pumpkin puree (from Libby’s), 1 egg yolk (from Vital Farms), and cinnamon (Kroger brand). This is a great recipe to ring in the cheer during Christmas or New Year’s Eve with your pup! While you sip your Egg Nog, your pup can have his Dog Nog. This is a fun recipe to...
Baked Brie And Cranberries In A Puff Pastry
This is a re-post with updated links and tips: I've made this recipe several times now and with the holidays fast approaching, I wanted to post it again incase you missed it. It's a perfect recipe because it's not only delicious but so easy to make! Happy Wednesday everyone! On the blog today is my Baked Brie And Cranberries In A Puff Pastry. This creamy cheese wheel is lathered in sour cranberries, rolled in a puff pastry sheet, and baked to perfection. Topped with toasted, buttery,...
How To Keep Your Natural Trees And Fresh Greens Healthy Over The Holidays
This is a re-post with more links added: Happy Tuesday everyone!! How To Keep Your Natural Trees And Fresh Greens Healthy Over The Holidays. In my post on Monday, I talked about the types of holiday plants toxic to your pet and thought this would be a nice follow-up to that blog post. I love a natural look around the holidays on the outside of the house. This year, I used faux decor in front on the porch but next year, I hope to extend my decor across the front and along side the garage....
What Holiday Plants Are Toxic To Pets?
This is a re-post with more information and links added: Happy Monday everyone! On the blog today is What Holiday Plants Are Toxic To Pets? I absolutely love natural greenery around the outside of the house but prefer a fake tree inside so the dogs are safer there. But what if I decorated the outside around the holidays with toxic plants and pines? Would I even know what was toxic and what was not? I’m here to give you the run down and what to consider when decorating and gift giving...
Dog Snickerdoodles
This is a re-post with updated links: Happy "Friday Treats Friday" everyone! Today on the blog is Dog Snickerdoodles in the shape of gingerbread men and candy canes. I found this recipe on Home Alive Pets and couldn’t wait to make it. I’ve been looking for Christmas doggie and kitty cat recipes to post with simple, healthy ingredients for your pet. Scroll to the bottom for more pet treat recipes and other posts from Two Adorable Labs! These treats are Jake And Maggie approved and I...
Mudslide Cocktail With Ice Cream
This is a re-post with some updates. I finished decorating our trees, house, and tables and as I was cleaning up, I remembered that last year Mr. TAL and I made these Mudslide Cocktails With Ice Cream and Chocolate Syrup. We said we would make it a tradition each year to put up the tree and have a drink while decorating and listening to Christmas Carols! This year we drank Moscato and Cabernet but plan to create another fun drink which I will definitely share with you during "The 12 Days...