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I ate a lot of fluffernutters as a kid—almost an alarming amount—and so I like to consider myself a fluffernutter connoisseur of sorts. It was …

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Day 3 of our 🍷&🧀 Advent Calendar Countdown t

Day 3 of our 🍷&🧀 Advent Calendar Countdown to Christmas!

These Hot Cocoa Affogatos are perfect for all of u

These Hot Cocoa Affogatos are perfect for all of us non-coffee drinkers that want a comforting cozy treat this holiday season!

Marshmallow:
2 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hot Cocoa:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cinnamon
1/3 cup hot water
4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Vanilla cream, for serving

Combine egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heat-safe bowl. Set over a double boiler and cook, stirring often, until the mixture has loosened and the sugar has dissolved, about 4 minutes.

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Beat with a mixer on high until glossy and stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

In a pot, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in the water and then set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk. Lower the flame and cook until heated through. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

To serve, scoop out ice cream into mugs or cups and pour in the hot cocoa. Top with the marshmallow mixture and torch (optional). Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Day 1 of our 🍷&🧀 countdown to Christmas!

Day 1 of our 🍷&🧀 countdown to Christmas!

I’d like to formally introduce you to your newes

I’d like to formally introduce you to your newest obsession: this Italian Grinder Sub Dip. It’s the perfect last minute dip for the holidays or game day festivities.

Crostini:
1 baguette, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper

Salad:
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 pound thick-cut pepperoni, diced
1/4 pound thick-cut Genoa salami, diced
1/4 pound thick-cut mortadella, diced
1/4 pound thick-cut provolone, diced
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Whipped ricotta:
1/2 cup ricotta
1/3 cup plain yogurt
8 ounces crumbled feta
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Arrange the sliced baguette onto a baking sheet in a single layer Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place under a preheated broiler for a few seconds on each side until golden brown. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, mix together the lettuce, red onion, tomato, pepperoni, salami, mortadella, provolone, pepperoncini, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, basil and crushed red pepper. Give it a taste and adjust seasoning accordingly. Set aside.

In a food processor, combine ricotta, yogurt, feta, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy.

To assemble, transfer the whipped ricotta to a serving bowl or platter and spread out. Top with the salad mixture and serve with the crostini. Enjoy!

Okay my last Spain post, but the most important. I

Okay my last Spain post, but the most important. I grew up with a love of Pedro Almodovar’s films thanks to my mom. Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, remains to be his best movie, in my opinion. We would watch it a lot and it’s what prompted me to first visit Spain with Julian five years ago. I fell in love with the country, the food and the people immediately and I made a promise to myself that I’d one day take my mom so she could experience it for herself because I knew she too would love it just as much. I’m so fortunate that I finally had the opportunity to fulfill that promise, not only for my mother, as a small token for everything she’s sacrificed for me, but also to have been able to experience it with my son as well. Seeing her enjoy it alone has made this such an incredible trip and one I will cherish for the rest of my life. ❤️

Traveling with a kid is crazy. Traveling aboard wi

Traveling with a kid is crazy. Traveling aboard with a kid is even crazier BUT it’s been magical. And even though he won’t remember this trip to Spain, we sure will. #TheoForBestDressed

The phases of trying to get a decent photo with yo

The phases of trying to get a decent photo with your toddler baby.

Halfway through our trip and we’re having a blas

Halfway through our trip and we’re having a blast! #TheoForBestDressed

5 years ago @thejulianclark and I stumbled upon th

5 years ago @thejulianclark and I stumbled upon this cute wine shop that had tapas and it was the type of place you see in movies that’s local and charming and perfect in every way. We fell in love with it and promised ourselves we’d go back. Now we were able to take my mom and Theo and it was everything we wanted it to be. If you’re ever in Granada, you must stop by @alsurdegranadagram. You won’t regret it. Today we did their wine and cheese tasting and it was incredible.

Had one of the best meals of my life, from start t

Had one of the best meals of my life, from start to finish, at @casacarmelarestaurant in Valencia. It’s seriously life-changing. (Also, I can’t come to Spain without having Larios. I wish I could find some back home.)

🎶 “Oh, but all the wonders I have seen, I wil

🎶 “Oh, but all the wonders I have seen, I will see a second time. From inside of the ages through your eyes” 🎶 -The Mother, Brandi Carlile

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