Good morning, sweets! Still in the middle of a hectic week but between all the madness I find my mind wandering to the sweeter things in life. Like what treats am I going to serve my guests for Christmas?
I definitely will be making peppermint bark again this year. I made it once before and it was a big hit. But I have to admit that last year I cheated and relied on Williams Sonoma instead. And I always have candy available in abundance. Also, Christmas cookies are always a staple in our home.
So what else can I do to make the mood even more festive? Christmas cocktails, right? This Candy Cane Martini sounds delicious, doesn't it? And I have quite a few other options that I'm considering. I'll definitely have to have a couple of trials which should make for a few fun nights! :)
Do you have any favorite holiday treats that you'd like to share?
Have a wonderful day, loves!
xoxo
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47 comments:
Christmas cocktails sound like a plan to me :)
peppermint bark .... I'll have to google that one ... is that a pic of it ... looks fab :) le xox
Love German Christmas cookies! Zimtsterne yummmmmmmmmm!
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Cocktails and cookies should make for a perfect Christmas. Need to look up some recipes, too. xoxo
Cookies and cocktails sounds great!:)
Holy Moly Dawn... don't show me Peppermint Bark.. I'm gonna blow up! I love that stuff. I got the best recipe last year from Carrie of This Free Bird. I'll have to see if I can find it again. Everyone loved it. I don't drink but a Candy Cane Martini sounds delightful!! xo
Peppermint bark....yumm!!!
I have tons of hors d eourves I make....those usually seem to go over pretty well:)
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I love melomakarona! cant wait for my mum to come and make some!
Those look wonderful, I lvoe the smell of peppermint, so nice!! And I always think of candy canes on the trees when Christmas comes around, although I was the naughty one who went around eating them before Christmas day, hehe!! I hope your day is going well flower! xo
I Want it all...the sweets look yummy...I haven't had peppermint yet this year!
That coctail looks and sounds darling - should try this too! I thought of making lemon curd as a little gift for people - it's special here in germany, as only a few people now it - and easy to make. xx
is it too early for that martini?
Ohh it looks delicious.
Have a beautiful day.
Yes Peppermint Bark!! That and listening to Christmas tunes, but I also need some snow on the ground.
Love all these images! I love making peppermint bark all season long! xx
ooooh, candy cane martini, yum.
I'm all about the gingerbread men myself. But anything with peppermint gets my vote.
Peppermint bark & X-mas cocktails sound divine! I like to toast up some nuts and make marshmallows for the holidays.
Ohhhh boy you just gave me a 10am sweet tooth! Not good! ;) Love some peppermint bark too my dear... esp sprinkled onto of ice cream! That tini looks delightful! xoxo
These photos really get me in the holiday spirit!
Oh my goodness...I just want to come to one of your parties! The peppermint bark is pretty spectacular. My dad always makes biscotti (which I love), especially when you dip in your coffee! YUM.
Oh, such a beautiful post. I love the red and white and glitter all over. So festive and glam!
Yum ~ can I come practice holiday mixology with you? :)
This all looks sooo delicious.
Pinky red cocktails and that luscious sweater! Looks delish!
I love to treat my guests with home-made goodies. I rarely eat other sweets, so it's only fair to them, right? And I like to offer them small gifts, like home-made jam (my mom's specialty-the best in the whole world), nicely wrapped up. Personalised gifts have their own charm. Have a beautiful day, Dawn! xo
Ada
Oh yum! I have never had a candy cane martini, but I need to try one! My favorite treat in the afternoon is a pepermint mocha from Starbucks in a red cup of course!
Much love,
B
I love Christmas treats! My favorite are diples , melomakarona
, and kourabiedes which are traditional Greek sweets.
a Christmas cocktail - perfect!
Candy cane martinis sound delicious, I must give them a try! xx
I like to get drunk off mulled wine!
Mmm holiday cocktails! I think pumpkin cookies are still a good treat around Christmastime!
xoxo,
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Oh, all this peppermint is making me happy!!! Several ice cream makers make a seasonal peppermint and that's a fun easy dessert, garnished, of course, with a candy cane.
Cranberry margaritas that i've made in years past - serving with guacamole and chips for a casual Christmas get together is fun.
And, then my all time favorite of Champagne with a little cassis and frozen raspberries!
Happy holiday party planning!
xoxo elizabeth
Oh my!! This is deliciously tempting!
Can never go past chocolates of any kind. . . be that in cake, cocktails, cupcakes, in boxes, on the Christmas tree... chocolate
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I have so been craving peppermint bark for the last couple weeks. Someone had some in the office before Christmas and it was delicious. I have been trying to decide whether I should attempt to make my own or buy some premade.
Lovely colors ! Christmas ........ !!! :)
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your comment, as always, made my day. I had a horrible blogging day--I found out that ppl don't read my posts--they skip to the comments and copy something from there. I was crushed, but your comment cheered me up. And I wish I was on your Xmas list; free samples or not!
I love making the staple cookies, but using grandma's recipes, sugar, gingerbread. This year I plan on giving her famous fudge a try! Always a crowd pleaser. Your peppermint bark sounds delish!
xo
dawn ~ that candy cane martini looks just divine!! also, sugar cookies w. icing is always a must for christmas... this year i'll be making fudge to send out as gifts ~ it's really simple to make and really delicious as well!!
xx ~ kristina
Love the look of that festive martini, so cute!
Peppermint bark sounds great! We don't have any traditions really. We do love doing champagne brunches though :)
Oh peppermint bark sounds amazing! Any form of festive cocktail will also be delicious!
Those cupcakes look devine.
My little posh chocolate lollies went down a treat!
mmm the peppermint bark looks so good! cute idea for gifts too!
candy cane martini sounds amazing! i heart gingerbread cookies, and pumpkin french macarons. mmm :)
Peppermint just may be my favorit-est flavor in the world, you're making me crave it!
Oh my goodness. I am seriously tempted to make that white/milk chocolate peppermint bark stuff!
Andrea x
Sounds quite delicious to me :)
A little cheating is okay sometimes! (plus, isn't William Sanoma amazing?) I adore the homemade fudge that my neighbour sends over each year for Christmas, as well as the chocolate bark that we always make. However, this year, I would like to also try short bread... wish me luck!
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