Hi Friends, It’s 4th of July week and I’m making a Flower Crown to celebrate. This project will be able to be worn over a hat or alone on your head. Either way it is fanciful and gets you into a festive mood.
Patriotic Flower Crown Needed Materials: Wire Cutter Scissors Paddle Wire or Pipe Cleaners or Zip Ties Tinsel Garland (from the Dollar Tree) Assorted Floral Bushes (from the Dollar Tree) Ribbons Hat
Instructions: Cut all tags off of Floral Bushes with scissors. Using the wire cutters, cut all stems off of each bush. Separate by color into piles. Make individual wired loops or bows with Ribbons. Fit Tinsel Garland to your head and hat. Gather several flowers together in a bundle and wire to the Garland. Keep adding flower bundles along with the ribbons until you have covered as much of the garland as desired. Place it over your Straw Hat or Head (Bobby Pin if needed) Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
Notes: You can make all the bundles ahead and wire them to the garland in one direction (like a wreath). You can have a central point and build outward in both directions. You can make it asymmetrical with the colors and shapes of the flowers and ribbons. Enjoy!
Hi Friends! The John Daly cocktail is the perfect summer cocktail, and when you make it with Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, it's a super simple 2-ingredient cocktail. It's the perfect poolside refresher or drink to make while you're soaking in the sun on a boat or at a beach on those hot days.
Firefly Spirits are made just outside of Charleston, South Carolina and this distillery created the world’s first sweet tea vodka. People in South Carolina know their sweet tea!
This version is super simple. You just stir some Firefly sweet tea vodka into some lemonade.
INGREDIENTS 1 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka 3 oz Lemonade (I used Crystal Light) Lime Wedge or Mint sprig for garnish INSTRUCTIONS Mix the Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka with the LemonadePour over ice and stirGarnish of your choice Cheers and Enjoy responsibly!
Indulge your sweet tooth with this dessert-inspired martini that captures the flavors of a classic carrot cake, complete with a cinnamon-sugar rim for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients: * 1 oz Vodka * 2 oz Carrot Juice * 2 oz Cream or Half 'n Half * 1/2 tsp Cinnamon * 1/2 tsp Nutmeg * Cinnamon-sugar mix for rimming the glass (4 parts Sugar, 1 part Cinnamon) * Carrot garnish (optional) * Lemon slice Instructions: 1. Rim a martini glass with cinnamon-sugar mix by moistening the rim with a slice of lemon and dipping it into the mixture. 2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, carrot juice, cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Shake well. 3. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass. 4. Garnish with a small carrot or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately. Cheers!
Hi Friends, It’s Easter week and I’m making a few Flower Crowns to celebrate. This project will be able to be worn over a hat or alone on your head. Either way it is pretty and gets you into a festive mood.
Easter/Spring Flower Crown Needed Materials: Wire Cutter Scissors Paddle Wire or Pipe Cleaners Wired Ivy Garland (from the Dollar Tree) Assorted Floral Bushes (from the Dollar Tree) Ribbons Plastic Headband or Bobby Pins
Instructions: Cut all tags off of Floral Bushes with scissors. Using the wire cutters, cut all stems off of each bush. Separate by color into piles. Make individual wired loops or bows with Ribbons. Fit Ivy Garland to your head or hat. Gather several flowers together in a bundle and wire to the Ivy Garland. Keep adding flower bundles along with the ribbons until you have covered as much of the garland as desired. Place it over your Straw Hat or wire it to a Plastic Headband to make it secure on your head. Have a great time and take lots of pictures! Notes: You can have a central point (like I did here) and build outward in both directions. You can make it asymmetrical with the colors and shapes of the flowers and ribbons. You can make all the bundles ahead and wire them to the garland in one direction (like a wreath). Enjoy!
An uncomplicated retro dish from a simpler time! This was always a favorite at our Holiday table where it was served as a side salad. We kids would frequently ask for it for the and Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner as well. Here’s the link to the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/IeAIVJ3-ldY?si=iDCUg...
RETRO JELLO CARROT SALAD 1 3oz pkg Orange flavor JELL-O 2 8oz can crushed Pineapple (drained and save the juice!) 2 cups shredded Carrots 1 cup Pecans, coarsely chopped Open the 2 cans of Crushed Pineapple and drain through a sieve, saving the juice. (You can press the Crushed Pineapple with the back of a spoon to extract more of the juice.)The Crushed Pineapple should measure out to about 1 cup and almost 1 cup of juice. Pour the juice into a 1 cup glass measuring cup and add cold water until it reaches 1full cup of liquid. Wash and peel 2 large Carrots. Shred on a box grater (or use the shredder disc on your food processor). Measure out 2 cups of the shredded Carrots and add to a large bowl. (This could be your serving bowl.) Add the 1 cup of chopped Pecans to the bowl and mix with the Carrots and Pineapple . To a 2 cup glass measuring cup, add 1 cup boiling water. Add the contents of the 3 oz Orange Jello packet and stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Add the reserved Pineapple Juice and stir together. Pour the Jello mixture over top of the Carrot, Pineapple, Pecan mix and gently stir to combine. Sprinkle with more Pecans on top to decorate. Refrigerate until firm about 4 hours.
Note: if making a double recipe, add 1 additional box of Jello.
Such a fun and easy Valentine's Day dessert or treat idea, these Roses made out of Strawberries are yummy and healthy and a fun way to celebrate! Have them alone or add as a decoration on a Cookie Plate!
And please check out the Cooking with Cindi Playlist for other food and snack recipes with tips!
These would also be a great addition to your romantic dinner for two!
Cookie plate with Strawberry Roses: My plate has 2 kinds of Milano Cookies but I could also see these Roses on a Fruit Tray, Cheese and Fruit Tray or even a Charcuterie Tray!
How to Make Roses Out of Strawberries:Wash and dry your fresh strawberries leaving on the green leaves.Slice downward into the lower half of your strawberry. Use the knife to flair the sliced bit out leaving it intact.Repeat in smaller slices up half way alternating between where previous slices where done.Repeat again close to the top.Trim the tip if enough does not remain to make another layer or petals.
This beautiful blue cocktail may look icy cold and wintery, but it tastes like a vacation in the islands. And that makes this jewel-toned winter cocktail the best of both worlds!
And please check out the Cocktail Corner Playlist for other beverage recipes and tips!
Blue Glacier Cocktail: 1 oz White Rum or Vodka 3 oz White Cranberry Juice 1 oz Blue Curacao 1/2 oz lime juice granulated sugar for the rim Pour sugar on a saucer or plate then moisten the rim of the glass, with a simple syrup or other sticky liquid. Then turn the glass upside down and gently twist the rim in the sugar. Lightly shake to remove excess sugar. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the white rum (or vodka), white cranberry juice, blue curacao, and lime juice. Shake for about 20 seconds. Carefully strain the cocktail into martini glass taking care not to splash the rim. Cheers!
The Winter season is in full bloom and I’m trying out some new and familiar recipes over the next few episodes. Give this one a try!
The Winter White White Cosmo is a crisp and elegant twist on the classic cosmopolitan. This version swaps traditional cranberry juice for white cranberry juice, giving it a pale, shimmering look that’s perfect for winter get togethers or any celebration. It’s smooth, slightly tart, and refreshing — a cocktail that feels as festive as it tastes.
And please check out the Cocktail Corner Playlist for other beverage recipes and tips!
Winter White Cosmopolitan: Ingredients: * 1 oz vodka * 2 oz white cranberry juice * ½ oz Cointreau or triple sec * ½ oz fresh lime juice * Ice cubes * Lime wheel or fresh cranberries, for garnish Instructions: 1. Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer while you mix the drink. 2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the vodka, white cranberry juice, Cointreau and lime juice. 3. Shake well for about 20 seconds until the mixture is very cold. 4. Strain into your chilled glass. 5. Add a lime wheel for brightness or float a few fresh cranberries for a holiday touch. Cheers!
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Hi Friends,
It’s 4th of July week and I’m making a Flower Crown to celebrate.
This project will be able to be worn over a hat or alone on your head. Either way it is fanciful and gets you into a festive mood.
Here’s the link to the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/LYIYQm6rsrE?is=C_H_V...
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #4thofjuly #flowercrown #headpiece #crafts #florals #diy
Patriotic Flower Crown
Needed Materials:
Wire Cutter
Scissors
Paddle Wire or Pipe Cleaners or Zip Ties
Tinsel Garland (from the Dollar Tree)
Assorted Floral Bushes (from the Dollar Tree)
Ribbons
Hat
Instructions:
Cut all tags off of Floral Bushes with scissors.
Using the wire cutters, cut all stems off of each bush. Separate by color into piles.
Make individual wired loops or bows with Ribbons.
Fit Tinsel Garland to your head and hat.
Gather several flowers together in a bundle and wire to the Garland.
Keep adding flower bundles along with the ribbons until you have covered as much of the garland as desired.
Place it over your Straw Hat or Head (Bobby Pin if needed)
Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
Notes:
You can make all the bundles ahead and wire them to the garland in one direction (like a wreath).
You can have a central point and build outward in both directions.
You can make it asymmetrical with the colors and shapes of the flowers and ribbons.
Enjoy!
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Cocktail Corner: Firefly John Daly Cocktail #cocktail #mixeddrinks #vodka #lemonade #firefly #sweetteavodka
Hi Friends!
The John Daly cocktail is the perfect summer cocktail, and when you make it with Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka, it's a super simple 2-ingredient cocktail. It's the perfect poolside refresher or drink to make while you're soaking in the sun on a boat or at a beach on those hot days.
Firefly Spirits are made just outside of Charleston, South Carolina and this distillery created the world’s first sweet tea vodka. People in South Carolina know their sweet tea!
This version is super simple. You just stir some Firefly sweet tea vodka into some lemonade.
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #cocktail #mixeddrinks #appetizer #vodka #lemonade #firefly #sweetteavodka
INGREDIENTS
1 oz Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka
3 oz Lemonade (I used Crystal Light)
Lime Wedge or Mint sprig for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka with the LemonadePour over ice and stirGarnish of your choice Cheers and Enjoy responsibly!
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Indulge your sweet tooth with this dessert-inspired martini that captures the flavors of a classic carrot cake, complete with a cinnamon-sugar rim for an extra touch of sweetness.
Here’s the link to the video tutorial: youtube.com/shorts/G498cQdVKE...
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #cocktail #mixeddrinks #appetizer
#holiday #easter #carrotcake #carrotjuice
Ingredients:
* 1 oz Vodka
* 2 oz Carrot Juice
* 2 oz Cream or Half 'n Half
* 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
* 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
* Cinnamon-sugar mix for rimming the glass (4 parts Sugar, 1 part Cinnamon)
* Carrot garnish (optional)
* Lemon slice
Instructions:
1. Rim a martini glass with cinnamon-sugar mix by moistening the rim with a slice of lemon and dipping it into the mixture.
2. In a shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, carrot juice, cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into the prepared martini glass.
4. Garnish with a small carrot or a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Cheers!
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Hi Friends,
It’s Easter week and I’m making a few Flower Crowns to celebrate.
This project will be able to be worn over a hat or alone on your head. Either way it is pretty and gets you into a festive mood.
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #easter #flowercrown #headpiece #crafts #florals #diy #easterbonnet
Here’s the link to the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/H9hYzRmMCi0?si=iB7W_...
Easter/Spring Flower Crown
Needed Materials:
Wire Cutter
Scissors
Paddle Wire or Pipe Cleaners
Wired Ivy Garland (from the Dollar Tree)
Assorted Floral Bushes (from the Dollar Tree)
Ribbons
Plastic Headband or Bobby Pins
Instructions:
Cut all tags off of Floral Bushes with scissors.
Using the wire cutters, cut all stems off of each bush. Separate by color into piles.
Make individual wired loops or bows with Ribbons.
Fit Ivy Garland to your head or hat.
Gather several flowers together in a bundle and wire to the Ivy Garland.
Keep adding flower bundles along with the ribbons until you have covered as much of the garland as desired.
Place it over your Straw Hat or wire it to a Plastic Headband to make it secure on your head.
Have a great time and take lots of pictures!
Notes:
You can have a central point (like I did here) and build outward in both directions.
You can make it asymmetrical with the colors and shapes of the flowers and ribbons.
You can make all the bundles ahead and wire them to the garland in one direction (like a wreath).
Enjoy!
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An uncomplicated retro dish from a simpler time!
This was always a favorite at our Holiday table where it was served as a side salad. We kids would frequently ask for it for the and Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner as well.
Here’s the link to the video tutorial: https://youtu.be/IeAIVJ3-ldY?si=iDCUg...
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #easterside #christmasside #thanksgivingside #jellosalad #pecans #jello #pineapple #carrot #holiday #holidaytreat
RETRO JELLO CARROT SALAD
1 3oz pkg Orange flavor JELL-O
2 8oz can crushed Pineapple (drained and save the juice!)
2 cups shredded Carrots
1 cup Pecans, coarsely chopped
Open the 2 cans of Crushed Pineapple and drain through a sieve, saving the juice. (You can press the Crushed Pineapple with the back of a spoon to extract more of the juice.)The Crushed Pineapple should measure out to about 1 cup and almost 1 cup of juice. Pour the juice into a 1 cup glass measuring cup and add cold water until it reaches 1full cup of liquid.
Wash and peel 2 large Carrots. Shred on a box grater (or use the shredder disc on your food processor). Measure out 2 cups of the shredded Carrots and add to a large bowl. (This could be your serving bowl.)
Add the 1 cup of chopped Pecans to the bowl and mix with the Carrots and Pineapple .
To a 2 cup glass measuring cup, add 1 cup boiling water. Add the contents of the 3 oz Orange Jello packet and stir until the powder is completely dissolved. Add the reserved Pineapple Juice and stir together.
Pour the Jello mixture over top of the Carrot, Pineapple, Pecan mix and gently stir to combine. Sprinkle with more Pecans on top to decorate. Refrigerate until firm about 4 hours.
Note: if making a double recipe, add 1 additional box of Jello.
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Wishing you a heartfelt and happy Valentine’s Day Weekend!
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Such a fun and easy Valentine's Day dessert or treat idea, these Roses made out of Strawberries are yummy and healthy and a fun way to celebrate! Have them alone or add as a decoration on a Cookie Plate!
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #cocktail #mixeddrinks #appetizer #strawberries #valentine #strawberry
Here’s a link to the YouTube tutorial for the Valentines Strawberry Roses:
https://youtu.be/q29575mMc60?si=klT2J...
And please check out the Cooking with Cindi Playlist for other food and snack recipes with tips!
These would also be a great addition to your romantic dinner for two!
Cookie plate with Strawberry Roses:
My plate has 2 kinds of Milano Cookies but I could also see these Roses on a Fruit Tray, Cheese and Fruit Tray or even a Charcuterie Tray!
How to Make Roses Out of Strawberries:Wash and dry your fresh strawberries leaving on the green leaves.Slice downward into the lower half of your strawberry. Use the knife to flair the sliced bit out leaving it intact.Repeat in smaller slices up half way alternating between where previous slices where done.Repeat again close to the top.Trim the tip if enough does not remain to make another layer or petals.
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This beautiful blue cocktail may look icy cold and wintery, but it tastes like a vacation in the islands. And that makes this jewel-toned winter cocktail the best of both worlds!
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #cocktail #mixeddrinks #appetizer #vodka #rum #cranberryjuice #bluecuracao
And please check out the Cocktail Corner Playlist for other beverage recipes and tips!
Blue Glacier Cocktail:
1 oz White Rum or Vodka
3 oz White Cranberry Juice
1 oz Blue Curacao
1/2 oz lime juice
granulated sugar for the rim
Pour sugar on a saucer or plate then moisten the rim of the glass, with a simple syrup or other sticky liquid. Then turn the glass upside down and gently twist the rim in the sugar. Lightly shake to remove excess sugar.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the white rum (or vodka), white cranberry juice, blue curacao, and lime juice. Shake for about 20 seconds.
Carefully strain the cocktail into martini glass taking care not to splash the rim.
Cheers!
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The Winter season is in full bloom and I’m trying out some new and familiar recipes over the next few episodes. Give this one a try!
The Winter White White Cosmo is a crisp and elegant twist on the classic cosmopolitan. This version swaps traditional cranberry juice for white cranberry juice, giving it a pale, shimmering look that’s perfect for winter get togethers or any celebration. It’s smooth, slightly tart, and refreshing — a cocktail that feels as festive as it tastes.
Don't forget to share, like and subscribe! I appreciate all of your encouragement and support. #cocktail #mixeddrinks #appetizer #vodka #cointreau #cranberryjuice #limejuice
Here’s a link to the YouTube tutorial for the Winter White Cosmopolitan:
youtube.com/shorts/oatS3dLNgX...
And please check out the Cocktail Corner Playlist for other beverage recipes and tips!
Winter White Cosmopolitan:
Ingredients:
* 1 oz vodka
* 2 oz white cranberry juice
* ½ oz Cointreau or triple sec
* ½ oz fresh lime juice
* Ice cubes
* Lime wheel or fresh cranberries, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Place a martini or coupe glass in the freezer while you mix the drink.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the vodka, white cranberry juice, Cointreau and lime juice.
3. Shake well for about 20 seconds until the mixture is very cold.
4. Strain into your chilled glass.
5. Add a lime wheel for brightness or float a few fresh cranberries for a holiday touch.
Cheers!
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