Weekendlies: The Pre-Christmas Break 4-Day Weekend

An extended weekend calls for two collage recaps.

1. My very own cottage.

2. A night in Napa.

3. Wine cave.

4. Finest dining of my life. 

5. Work buddies.

6. Tea & cookies.

7. Wine country.

8. Post hike refreshment.

9. Pink Grapefruit Mimosas.

1. Mylie paper.

2. The million dollar gift.

3. Jingle Juice.

4. Christmas cheer.

5. Beautiful friends.

6. No words needed.

7. White elephants are my favorite.

8. Joy.

9. My Sunday snuggle buddy.

10 on 10: December 2013

The day started as any regular day.

I used my favorite holiday mug, and my new Eggnog Latte Creamer. 

And fancied it all up with some whipped cream.

Packed up some goodies for the ladies ornament exchange at church. 

My favorite event of the year. 

Made some hot tea at work.

Followed by a special delivery. 

And then a lunch break, visit to my parents.

Where I used two models to practice christmas tree bokeh photos.

And this is where things started to go south.
I headed back to work, and sadly had to leave suddenly due to an unknown stomach bug or food poisoning.
It wasn't cute, in any kind of way.
And I had to miss the ornament exchange.
And I weakly snapped this last shot as I tried to go to sleep.

Ginger Ale. Tic Tacs. Gatorade. 

So, this 10 on 10 ends with just 7 pics.
Thankfully, I'm resting up at home, and after a long night, I woke up feeling much better.
There is a lot more Christmas fun in the next few days, and I desperately want to feel better so I don't have to miss out on anymore!

Linking up with Rebekah!

Peppermint Puppy Chow {Pintertest Kitchen}

The Pintertest Kitchen for December is here.
So far I've tested three recipes.
Gingerbread Man Garland.
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies.
And, Peppermint Puppy Chow.

The garland was a disaster. I had a crime scene of mangled gingerbread men all over my kitchen.
The whoopie pies had promise, but I made the cakes too thick, and the cake to frosting ratio was off.

But the dog days were over with the Puppy Chow.
I modified this recipe a bit.

1 Box (approximately 10 cups) Rice Chex
12 candy canes - smashed
16 oz vanilla candy melts
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 bag Andes Peppermint Crunch


Stir candy melts over low heat until melted.

Smash candy canes. (It's therapeutic)

When candy melts are completely melted and smooth, in a large bowl immediately pour over Rice Chex.

Coat completely and fold in candy canes.

Pour Chex mixture into a brown paper bag along with powdered sugar, close, and shake. (Also therapeutic).

When completely coated, toss in half of the Andes mints.

Pour Puppy Chow into serving bowls and top with Andes Mints and additional candy canes.

I suggest pairing with a hot cup of cocoa topped with a mound of whipped cream garnished with leftover candy cane and Andes crumbles.

Linking up this candy cane goodness with Jessica's Pintertest Kitchen!