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    Peppermint Mocha Martini (Without the Guilt)

    Tis the season.  Holiday parties.  Booze. Snacks.  Booze.  Snacks.  It’s never ending until January. We’re taking matters into our own hands this year, we hosted our own Christmas party, and the former bartender in me had been dying to stretch my legs and make some yummy drinks.   I had two in mind.  This one is a good one.  I can’t lie.  I’m a coffee creamer junkie, and my two favorites are peppermint mocha and gingerbread.  I wanted to recreate a similar flavor, in a blended or shaken martini, without the guilt.  I’m pretty pleased with the way these turned out.  I used a little Shakeology in this peppermint mocha…

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    Gluten Free Chicken Noodle Soup

    When I was little, my mom made this homemade chicken noodle soup that was to die for.  Every time I was sick.  I could count on this yummy, creamy, delicious soup.  I couldn’t even tell you what she put in it (maybe I should ask her for the recipe) but it was delicious.  So with some change-in-the-season coughs coming around, a runny nosed toddler, a croupy three year old, and a feverish 6 year old, it was time for some crockpot chicken noodle soup today.   Every child needs that one soup memory.  That warm your soul, heal me when I’m sick, best mommy remedy.  This is that soup.  …