If you happen to have bought some bourbon to make cheesecake, then I have just the way to use it up. This cocktail is perfect for fall, but it has a spicy zap that will keep you warm in winter too. To make it, fill 4 glasses and a cocktail shaker with ice. To the shaker, add 6 ounces of bourbon, 1 cup of apple cider, 4 teaspoons of lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons of maple syrup. Shake the ingredients … Continue reading
Stella turned 3 a few days ago! As sweet and lovable as our girl is, she can get into some real mischief. We were hoping that the terrible twos would be over for good, but 3 hasn’t proven to be much better (she shredded her raincoat!). We still love her though, so we wanted to make her birthday special. We took a really fun walk to a green, hilly park, and Stella was able to run around with some new … Continue reading
One day, I might finally decide that cheesecake is my most favorite dessert. The only factor holding me back is that the cheesecake makers of the world go wrong so frequently, but this cheesecake gets it right. My wonderful friend made it last year, and I was truly blown away. The pecans in this crust are so flavorful and unique that it stayed in my mind ever since. I finally made this cheesecake because (1) my friend is in Italy … Continue reading