The Peppermint Snowflake

I'm actually really proud of this one.

Below, you will find a cocktail that I created for my office holiday party.  We coined it "The Peppermint Snowflake", and contains Snow Queen Vodka (from Kazakhstan, no less), Cointreau, and White Cranberry Juice.  Top it off with some mini candy canes, and the bottom of the white (get it?  snow!) drink fades into a deep red.  It's sexy, and you know it.

My Kryptonite

I've said it before, and I'll say it again.  16 Handles, you are my Kryptonite.

Carrot Cake (bring it back, 16 Handles, bring it back!), Chocolate Dreams, and Peanut Butter something or other.  Sans toppings.

Christmas Sushi!

Sometimes I wonder where all my extra money goes.  Then I remember I have a sushi addiction.

Seriously, Japanese joints must make bank on Christmas.  Here we have an Alaska Roll, some Oshinko, and Topiko (or flying fish roe).

Kitty Popcorn

So delicious, even the kitty wants in.  Chocolate drizzled peppermint kettle corn.  4 bags just aren't enough.

Turkey Chili

Based of a recipe I used once, but now can no longer find, this is my pseudo-made-up Turkey Chili!  Serves a ton, and by using ground turkey instead of beef, the health factor goes up.  Ingredients include: ground turkey (duh), tomatoes, tomato juice, sweet red pepper, and an assortment of beans.  I also use oil instead of butter, and season the meat to give it a little flavor kick.  Non-spicy, add cheese on top if you want!  I love it, and it lasts me a week.

 

Seaweed

Sometimes, a little seaweed salad from your favorite sushi spot (in this case, Mizu in Williamsburg - check it out!) makes everything better.  Ingredients: Seaweed.  And magic.

FreeFoods

Lunch from FreeFoods in NYC - quinoa salad, sesame salmon with a cucumber sauce and mushrooms, beat salad, and some sort of bean salad with artichokes.  Expensive?  Yes.  Worth it?  I mean, probably not, but it was delicious!  I'm also excited to use the word "quinoa".