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New Year’s Eve Table 2021
This is a re-post. It is day 23 of The 24 Days Before Christmas and I wanted to showcase my New Year's Eve tables from previous years incase you are staying home and having dinner. It's always fun to set a festive table to kick off the new year. This table serves two holidays! One for New Year's Eve and the other for New Year's Day! Happy Thursday everyone! I’m so excited to show you my New Year’s Eve Table 2021. This table is casual with a touch of fancy! It’s perfect for evening...
White Chocolate Bombs
Happy Wednesday everyone! We are talking White Chocolate Bombs today with milk chocolate, mini marshmallows, and candy canes! These chocolate bombs can be made with white chocolate, milk or dark chocolate and filled with whatever ingredients you like. I used hot chocolate from Puppy Paws Coffee Company (use code 2labs at checkout and get 10% off your order) and filled them with marshmallows and some with candy cane broken into pieces. These are incredibly easy to make, can be used in a hot...
Thomas’ Manhattan
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today on the blog is Thomas’ Manhattan! The night we put up our tree, we tried a few drink recipes like our Mudslide Cocktail and this one which I’m lovingly calling it Thomas’ Manhattan. There were two verdicts…mine and Mr. TAL’s…and he loved it. Me? Not so much but that’s ok because I’m posting it for all the martini lovers out there. With the holidays here, I’m sure we are all ready for a drink or two so I hope you enjoy this post. If you decide to try this...
The Honest Kitchen’s Goat’s Milk
Happy Monday everyone! I’ve been researching dog and cat treat recipes and came across The Honest Kitchen's Goat’s Milk. Goat’s Milk is a powdered milk product that can be rehydrated and fed supplementally, with meals, or for digestive support. Cat’s love the taste, so it’s an excellent Christmas treat for any cat or dog. Jake and Maggie are typically the first Christmas gifts I buy and are already done but, I might just have to order this. If you are running behind this year and wondering...
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,...