Anise Biscotti
Ingredients: 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature1⁄2 cup granulated sugar2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla extract1⁄2 tsp. anise extract1 Tbs. aniseed, crushed1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour1⁄2 tsp. baking powder1⁄4 tsp. salt1 egg white, lightly beatenCoarse sugar crystals for sprinkling Directions: Preheat an oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour a large baking sheet or…
Mimosa
Ingredients:Champagne (1 bottle)Orange Juice (1 carton) Preparation: Fill half of a champagne flute with chilled champagne and top off with chilled orange juice, gently stir. For added flare, slice up a strawberry or orange to decorate the rim of each flute.
Creme Brulee French Toast
Ingredients1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter1 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons corn syrup1 (8 to 9) inch round loaf Challah bread5 large eggs1 1/2 cups half and half1 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon Grand Marnier1/4 teaspoon salt Directions In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring,…
Mini Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
Mini Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes 1 box No bake Real Cheeesecake Jell-O 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups cold whole milk 12 teaspoons red raspberry preserves, stirred to loosen, Smuckers 12 fresh raspberries Sliced almonds, toasted, Blue Diamond Prep Time: 10 minutes Chilling Time: 1 hour Preperation: – Line one 12-cup cupcake pan with paper…
Simply Divine Events Holiday Favorites
Tis the season everyone. We have decided to share some of our favorite Holiday Party recipes with you over the next few weeks. Stay tuned for some great food and drink recipes.
Gingerbread Apple Cocktail
Gingerbread Apple Cocktail 2 oz Domaine de Canton1 oz vanilla vodka2.5 oz apple ciderA few drops of lemon juiceOrange zestAgave syrup Line a chilled martini glass lightly with agave syrup on a dish followed by spiced graham cracker crumbs. Place all ingredients except for orange zest in a shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into glass….
Holiday Place Card Holders
Here are some cute place card holders and ideas for the holidays.
Natalie and Andrew’s E-session
We wanted to share these great photos of Natalie and Andrew at Hollis Gardens in Lakeland taken by Julie Brewer of Brewer Photo and Video. Since both Natalie and Andrew both live out-of-state, the Thanksgiving Holiday was a perfect time for their engagement shots. Natalie and Andrew are such a great couple and we are…
Wedding Dresses for 2010
These are a few wedding gowns from the runways! Designers scaled back the mermaid shapes, and A-line silhouettes were even harder to find. In their places were ball gowns or slinky sheaths. Here is a sneak peek of gowns we found on Brides.com
Julia + Bill – Tampa Garden Club
Julia and Bill were married last month at the Tampa Garden Club, and we wanted to share some pictures from David De Remus Photography. David was their photographer, a friend of the bride, out of California. He did a great job shooting their wedding day! The two were married at the Tampa Garden Club with…