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Chinese Hot Pot

Chinese Hot Pot

Chinese Hot Pot: A Budget-Friendly Feast for Entertaining If you’re looking for a fun, interactive, and budget-friendly way to entertain, Chinese Hot Pot is a fantastic option. Sometimes called “fondue Chinoise,” this communal cooking experience dates back to the Zhou dynasty in China and has …read more

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Mousse and Balsamic Strawberries

Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Mousse and Balsamic Strawberries

  A decadent Valentine’s dessert with a surprise twist.   This Valentine’s Day have I got a treat for you! Are you sitting down? Drum roll please!!! Red velvet waffles with cream cheese mousse and balsamic strawberries topped with sliced almonds.   And the angels sing! …read more

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for a Valentine’s Day Treat

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries for a Valentine’s Day Treat

  It’s almost Valentine’s Day!   The holiday dedicated to love, or as my single friends call it – Independence Day.     While the skeptical among us may think it’s a holiday created by mass marketers to sell cards, chocolate and flowers (and there …read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites

Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites

    Look what I made! I call them Strawberry Cheesecake Truffle Bites!   This is what happens if I’m left alone in the kitchen too long.   I start out to make super healthy, organic, fennel twig, green tea, echinacea, kale, smoothie cookie bars …read more

Dating On A Dime

Dating On A Dime

    Dating on a Dime Do you think it’s hard to plan an impressive a date on a limited budget? Well, think again! Get ready for Dating on a Dime!   After all, creativity and thoughtfulness can’t be bought at any price.   These …read more

The Diva’s Secret Recipe for Microwave Chocolate Truffles (don’t tell anyone!)

The Diva’s Secret Recipe for Microwave Chocolate Truffles (don’t tell anyone!)

  Diva’s Top Secret Recipe for DIY Microwave chocolate Truffles This recipe for homemade chocolate truffles has been a holiday standard in my life for  more than 20 years! I have gifted these to friends and family so much they’ve come to expect them and …read more