It may not feel like winter, but our in-season veggies certainly prove that it is. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and potatoes have been the staples around here, and even though I’m all for my usual stir-fry, sometimes we need to spice things up! Thank goodness for spicy Italian sausage! It’s a great complement to many winter…
Hello, Hellebore! 5 Reasons why Hellebore (Lenten Rose) is a Favorite
I first saw hellebore growing in my mother-in-law’s garden a number of years ago. It was in winter, which made the gorgeous flowers stand out even more. The pale-green petals dotted with vibrant purple specks stopped me in my tracks! My mother-in-law kindly piled me up with seedlings, and soon I had a corner of…
In Season: Healthier Asian Lettuce Wraps
I was first introduced to lettuce wraps at Chili’s. It was part of their appetizer menu, and they were pretty great. So great that when they decided to remove them from their menu, I actually emailed their corporate office asking for them back…to which they said no. I was thrilled, then, when at a recent…
New Year, New Traditions: Let’s Start with Brunch!
I’ve always loved the idea of hosting a brunch on New Year’s Day. It seems fitting to share the excitement of a new year with family and friends while enjoying fresh coffee and delicious breakfast goodies. This year, I made it happen, and thanks to the 10 lessons I’ve recently learned, it was relatively stress-free. (I…
Happy New Year! (+ 5 Things You Should Know About Us)
Happy New Year, all! We are excited about 2014, and not only because we Type A’s love any reason to make goals and lists and resolutions. We also love the hope that a new year brings! How about you? Some of you began with us in August when we launched Citrus and Cream, but many…
DIY Peppermint Hot Chocolate Party Favors
‘Tis the season for parties and celebrations! Since it is far too easy to get carried away with decorations and gourmet desserts (thank you, Pinterest), we can’t help but love simple party favors. There’s something sweet about handing your guests a little “thank you for coming” as they head home. After all, they’re the ones…
Gingersnaps, Santa’s New Favorite Cookie!
No matter how busy I may be during the holiday season, I always make time to bake gingersnaps. Ever since my mother-in-law introduced these to me, they have become a household staple from November to January. These cookies are delicious––chewy, spicy, slightly crunchy on the edges, perfect with a cup of coffee or a scoop…
Trends Brought Home: Wintry Woodsy Wildlife {Pinterest and Local Round-Up!}
We’re feeling foxy these days! That’s right: thanks to the wintry woodland trend out there, we’ve fallen for just about anything with a fox, moose, deer, or bunny on it! Today, we’re sharing our favorite woodland-inspired DIYs and tutorials, as well as a few fantastic local items that you simply moose know about. First up,…
Winter Bucket List and Subway Printable!
Today we are sharing some free printables with you! The first is fun subway style art that you can print and frame in an 8×10 with your holiday decor. The second is a winter bucket list with a load of fun things to check off this holiday season! Enjoy! Click here to download and print…
7 More Ways to LOVE a S’more!
As the weather cools down we can finally start to head back outside, and on those cooler evenings, my family loves to have a fire and roast s’mores! We (of course) love the traditional s’more, but after trying a few of these below, we fell in love with the variety and fun we could have…