Christmastime is probably my favorite time of year. Everything from the bright and festive decorations to spending time with good friends and family bring a sense of home and happiness during the season. But I would be remiss if I didn't also acknowledge the myriad of holiday treats that are oh-so-delicious. The Haasienda kitchen is… Continue reading Cranberry Bliss Bars
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Tea Time Treats: Victoria Sandwich
With apologies to Mary Berry. The pandemic has brought much binging of The Great British Baking Show (as well as many other shows) and a slightly slower pace of life. With that, we have been spending more time in the kitchen, and have practiced a bit more creativity when planning meals and baking treats. The… Continue reading Tea Time Treats: Victoria Sandwich
Berry Muffins with Almond Flour
It's finally cool enough here in Southern California to enjoy some time in the kitchen baking up fresh treats. The past couple days there has been the strong smell of ash from the fires that burned this past summer, so it's been good to keep indoors. With that, I decided to experiment with a recipe… Continue reading Berry Muffins with Almond Flour
Five Things to do with White Claw
Thanks to the video sharing social media site, Tik Tok, along with clever marketing to millennials and Gen Z-ers, White Claw and other hard seltzers have been rapidly increasing in popularity. Being an older millennial, I have been a bit slow to jump on this bandwagon. Also, I haven't been too into sparkling waters even… Continue reading Five Things to do with White Claw
Bells On Cocktails Ring
'Tis the Friday before Christmas and all through the house, there's still work to be done with a wireless mouse. But even with all the hustle and bustle of the season, there's time yet for happy hour and time well spent with friends and family. And since no good holiday story ever began over a… Continue reading Bells On Cocktails Ring
The Cranky Camper 