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Nina S.
- Apr 13, 2020
- 4 min
The Chocolate Bunny Reinvented: Hollow Chocolate Cake Pops
There is nothing quite like a hollow chocolate bunny at Easter - especially one that's a bit EXTRA... đ°đ« Each year, I MUST have at least one hollow chocolate bunny. It's my favorite treat during the holiday. For some reason, the hollow shell itself is so satisfying to eat. This year, I finally decided to make the treat a little EXTRA by incorporating it into a fun and festive dessert. "Something that fully centers around the classic chocolate bunny, but will get an added bi
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Nina S.
- Mar 13, 2020
- 5 min
The Quintessential Irish Breakfast
Whether you're planning on hitting the pubs, or hitting the couch this St. Patrick's Day, start the festive day off right with the iconic components of THE Irish breakfast! With savory flavors and protein for days, this traditional dish is an easy and perfect way to celebrate the holiday...âïž Photo from The Spruce Eats Ordering an Irish breakfast in the U.S.? With replacements like American sausage links, regular bacon strips, or heaps of potatoes - you'll be missing out on w
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Nina S.
- Feb 22, 2020
- 6 min
Get That Mardi Gras Goodness: Eats, Treats, and Cocktails Home to "The Big Easy"
Mardi Gras, otherwise referred to as "Fat Tuesday" is the ultimate day to indulge! Do so with these New Orleans favorites; from treats to eats so yummy, you'll devour every bite (as one oughta)... đ Photo by Esquire Whether you're religious or not - in New Orleans or not - Mardi Gras is a time for indulgence. From wild costumes (or in some cases, the lack thereof), to signature hearty dishes, one of a kind treats, and epic cocktails, the day does not disappoint! So with that
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Nina S.
- Feb 11, 2020
- 2 min
Handouts from the Heart; Valentine's Day Treats for Gift-Giving
What better for your sweetheart than, you guessed it, sweets! These goodies are perfect for wrapping in festive paper bags, boxes, or tins and sharing them with your S.O., crush, or bestie! â€ïž Photo by Half Baked Harvest As much as I love a good old fashioned box of chocolates, it's fun to mix up the goody-giving every few Valentine's Days - there's just something fun about giving your Valentine something you made yourself... 1. "Donut Forget To Engage in Conversation..." Con
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Nina S.
- Dec 15, 2019
- 5 min
Centerpiece to Dessert: Fully Edible Christmas Village
Whether made of paper, porcelain, or gingerbread, tiny snow-covered villages are quintessential at Christmas. Why not have one that's perfect for entertaining? Follow this Salem & Binx tutorial and create a simple, easy-to-assemble, fully-edible Christmas village - the perfect treat for your guests to enjoy this holiday! Each year, I swoon at the thought of creating a stunning, intricate, heavily detailed gingerbread village - or even a simple, minimalistic one - but as lovel
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Nina S.
- Apr 16, 2019
- 8 min
Spring-Worthy Floral Cocktails
Behold: flower power! Approaching the peak of Spring calls for celebration - as everything does here at Salem & Binx! đ„ With the sunshine growing warmer and warmer, there's nothing like indulging in a crisp, cool cocktail. In honor of all things in bloom, why not add a floral twist to these boozy favorites?! 1. "Strawberry Camomile Paloma" by Half Baked Harvest "...packed with fruity flavors, a little fizz and ok ok, maybe some tequila too..." WHAT YOU'LL NEED Chamomile Hone
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Nina S.
- Mar 20, 2019
- 1 min
Peter Rabbit Shops That Will Start Your Spring
Spring is in the air! Relive those childhood getting-excited-for-Easter feelings by revisiting the literary classic by Beatrix Potter, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Inspired by the story comes a bundle of themed merchandise for everything from entertaining to gift-giving... Who doesn't adore Peter Rabbit?! The classic tall tales of Peter and his adventures inspire me every spring - rabbits, gardens, and general spring-time charm makes me look forward to warmer days, flowers in bl
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