As spring roles around I am always craving fresh produce, color and bright dishes and a fun way to enjoy healthy snacks with our family. We love to entertain outdoors and a charcuterie board is the best way to feed a crowd with a variety of options for everyone!

Ingredients

Fresh Veggies-Colorful veggies such as cucumbers, endives and carrots are great options to share with a crowd and perfect for dipping.

Fresh Fruits- Grapes are always the perfect addition for cheese and meats boards, but you can always add any fruit you love.

Cured Meats- Prosciutto is a thinly sliced Italian cured ham that has a salty flavor and pairs well with all veggies and cheese.

Cheese- Soft, semi soft, semi hard and hard cheese are all the options that you can choose for a charcuterie board. I love cubed cheddar cheese and a spreadable goat cheese for spring.

Crackers- Salty and crunchy crackers are the perfect addition paired with cheese and cured meats.

Dips- Make your own or buy your favorite, but adding a seasonal dip can be the center of your beautiful snack board. This Green Goddess Dip from Trader Joes is a family favorite.

Sweets- Add a few sweet treats to your salty and savory charcuterie board, such as chocolate or a seasonal cookie. For spring or easter, flower shortbread cookies and Cadbury Chocolate Easter Eggs are a colorful and a delicious addition.

Step-by-Step Instructions

When putting together a Spring Charcuterie Board, adding a variety of color, texture, salty and sweet options are important. Know the crowd you are serving and then choose ingredients to their liking.

Pick A Board-Once you know the amount of people you are serving, choose a board that will can be filled to fit your crowd.

Gather Your Ingredients- Pick your ingredients that go along with the season. For springs I gathered fruits, veggies, a small amount of cured meats, our favorite Green Goddess Dip, some hard boiled eggs, chocolates and cookies.

Assemble- Put together your board using all your ingredients. There is not a specific way to design your board, but I always start with my dips placed in a bowl and set in the middle of the board.

Garnish & Decorate- Garnish your board with fresh herbs and decorate to go with a holiday or season that you are celebrating. For spring and Easter I chose to decorate my table with bunny garland, decorative plates to serve on and some super cute wood stacking bunnies.

FAQS and Expert Tips

Charcuterie Board Serving Size- Two ounces of meat and cheese per person is a perfect amount when serving a charcuterie board as an appetizer. If you are serving it as meal you can double to the amount of meat and cheese.

Mix Up The Textures- The best part of a charcuterie board is the options you get to choose from. Make sure to mix up the flavor and texture profile and make sure there is something for everybody.

Make It Kid Friendly- If you are entertaining a crowd with kids, make them their own charcuterie board with mild cheeses, simple meats (salami and turkey) and some basic veggies and fruit that they would love.

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Spring Vegetable Crudités and White Bean Dip
Spring Frittata
Heirloom Tomato Tart
Floral and Fruit Ice Cubes

My absolute favorite time of year is right around the corner but there is so much still to enjoy about the warmer months and the end of a fun filled summer. A Classic Italian Aperol Spritz is a warm weather favorite, but I must say, I love bringing this into my early fall tables and enjoying the bubbly flavor paired with the slightly bitter sweet Aperol. Creating an Italian inspired table will always require a Classic Aperol Spritz to make you feel right at home. If you are in full fall mode, this Apple Cider Aperol Spritz is the way to go.

I loved creating this beautiful table with Meaghan Cody from Everyday Tables. As I am preparing to entertain I always start with the menu and theme, create a signature cocktail for the evening and make sure every details from the plates, napkin and flowers are on point. The finale will always end with a delicious dessert and heading into early fall, desserts don't always have to be pumpkin or spice, but traditional homemade desserts like a Classic Tiramisu or a traditional Vanilla Bean Créme Brûlée are perfect desserts to end the night.

Something Savory

An easy appetizer that we are loving is a Fig and Olive Board. The salty sweet combination of the figs, olives, cheese, honey and prosciutto is a must to celebrate the arrival of fall and cooler temperatures.

What You Need:

Fresh Figs
Assorted Marinated Olives
White Cheddar Cheese
Sliced Prosciutto
Drizzle of Honey
Toasted Baguette

Setting The Table

As we are approaching fall but still graced with warmer weather, a light and airy table is a great way to make this transition. Adding fall colors in the plates, paired with natural linen table runners, napkins and black flatware are a beautiful combination to bring in the season. Florals can be more natural and leafy using olive branches for a fun and whimsical center piece.

What Is A Spritz

A classic spritz is made with three ingredients, sparkling wine, an aperitif and a splash of sparking water or soda. There are many different versions of a spritz and the flavor profile can change whether you are using Prosecco or champagne and what type of aperitif, but the this cocktail will always be a light and refreshing drink that is made with bubbles and bitters (aperitif).

What is an Aperitif or Aperol

Aperol is a type of aperitif! There are several popular aperitifs that are commonly used in an Italian Spritz, but these will all vary in bitterness. The least bitter and tends to be the most popular is Aperol. It is going to give you a very smooth spritz that can be sipped on without an extremely bitter flavor. Campari is another aperitif that is known to be more bitter than Aperol and also has a higher alcohol level. I prefer to stick with Aperol because it has a smooth finish and easy to drink!

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Classic Italian Aperol Spritz

A Classic Italian Aperol Spritz Cocktail is made with only three ingredients and can be prepared in under five minutes for a perfectly crisp, bubbly and a splash of bitter sweet that can be enjoyed summer through fall.

Course cocktails

Cuisine Cocktails

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 1 Cocktail

Calories 175kcal

Author Kristen Massad

Ingredients

• 1 ounce Aperol
• 3 ounces Prosecco (or champagne)
• Splash of Sparkling Water
• Ice
• Oranges Slices Garnish
• Lemon Slices Garnish

Instructions

• Fill a large wine glass with ice
• Add in the aperol and prosescco; stir gently to combine
• Add a splash of sparkling water to finish off the cocktail
• Garnish with orange and lemon slices

Nutrition

Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 64mg | Sugar: 16g

Photos by Hannah Vista Photo

Hooray! It's time to celebrate and I am here for all the color, all the patterns and all the fun. Once the menu is set, designing the table is the next best part of party planning and I am so excited to get help from Gatherings by Curated Paperie and the Colorful Birthday Party 8 Piece Set. A box full of paper plates, napkins, cups, utensils, decorations and confetti is curated to fit the theme of your party and delivered straight to your door. The best part of this delivery is that there is no running around from party store to party store to find the perfect pieces for the table and I was able to focus on baking our favorite classic chocolate layer cake or the best vanilla cake and funfetti french macarons for the party.

Whats included in the Colorful Birthday Party Box?

• 8 Centerpiece Fans
• Pinstripe Tablecover (102" in. x 54" in.)
• Confetti Bag
• 8 Party Hats
• 12 (9 oz.) Paper Cups
• 30 Piece Wood Cutlery with service for 10 people
• 20 Dinner Napkins
• 16 Cocktail/Dessert Napkins 
• 8 Paper Dinner Plates 
• 10 Paper Dessert Plates

Funfetti French Macarons

Classic french macarons are the sweetest bite size treat that are made super festive with rainbow sprinkles and the most velvety white chocolate ganache filling. Funfetti French Macarons are made with a crunchy and chewy white macaron shell garnished with vibrant rainbow sprinkles to match the party decor. Once the macaron shells are baked the filling is the next best thing. Whipped chocolate ganache is made with only two ingredients but makes a huge statement when sandwiched between two cookie shells. White chocolate and heavy whipping cream make up the creamiest filling paired perfectly with funfetti macarons.

Ingredients

Powdered Sugar-Processing the powdered sugar is very important in this recipe to be sure that there are no course pieces that will come through when baking  
Almond Flour-Blanched almonds that have been ground to make a flour like consistency, but slightly different than Almond Meal that is ground up with the skin on. This ingredients is naturally gluten free.
Egg White Powder - This is simply powdered egg whites that act as a stabilizer for the macarons shells. Using egg white powder will give them a beautiful consistency of crunchy on the outside and soft in the center 
Egg Whites- Whipped egg whites to soft peak will allow the cookies to rise up while baking creating a perfectly crunchy outside and chewy center
Rainbow Sprinkles- Putting the fun in "funfetti" rainbow sprinkles are added to a classic macaron to make these the ultimate birthday treat
Whipped White Chocolate Ganache Filling- Made with only two ingredients, white chocolate and heavy cream, whipped to create a fluffy and light filling

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Funfetti French Macarons

A birthday celebration complete with Funfetti French Macarons and the most colorful party table. Vibrant plates, napkins, party hats and festive decor is the perfect way to set the table for the ultimate at home birthday party.

Course Cookies

Cuisine Dessert

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Resting Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 2 minutes minutes

Servings 25 macarons

Calories 133kcal

Author Kristen Massad

Ingredients

Classic French Macaron

• 200 grams Powdered Sugar (1 ½ Cups)
• 115 grams Almond Flour (1 Cup)
• 90 grams Egg Whites (3)
• 8 grams Egg White Powder (1 Tablespoon)
• 30 Grams Powdered Sugar ¼ Cup
• Rainbow Sprinkles

Whipped White Chocolate Ganache

• 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 2 ½ Cups White Chocolate Chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Classic French Macaron Batter

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silpat
• In the bowl of a food processor combine the almond flour (115 grams) and the powdered sugar (200 grams) and pulse for one minute or until all is combined and smooth
• In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the egg white and egg white powder and whisk on high speed until the egg whites are soft peaks
• Remove the bowl from the mixer and sift the almond flour and powderd sugar mixture over the top of the meringue and gently fold the meringue until smooth and you can make ribbons with the batter, but do not overmix
• Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe 1.5 inch rounds about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets
• Add sprinkles to the top of each piped cookie let the macarons sit on the baking sheet for 20-30 minutes to dry out before baking (this is very important...do not skip this step)
• Bake for 11-12 minutes, turning the baking sheet half way through
• Remove the macarons from the oven and allow them to cool completely for 20 minutes before filling

Prepare The White Chocolate Ganache Filling

• In a small saucepan bring the heavy cream to a simmer and then remove the saucepan from the heat
• Add the white chocolate pieces to the sauce pan and slowly whisk until the smooth and creamy
• Pour the white chocolate ganache into a small bowl or container and refrigerate until it thickens and becomes a paste consistancy
• Once the white chocolate ganache is cooled and thick, transfer the ganache to a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment and whisk on high speed for 4-5 minutes or until the ganache become thick, fluffy and smooth

Assemble Funfetti French Macarons

• On a parchment lined baking sheet, flip half of the macaron shells over to have the flat side up
• Using a piping bag with star tip (#18) pipe the Whipped White Chocolate Ganache to fill the base of half of the macaron shells
• Using the remaining macaron shells, sandwich the macarons together
• Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes to allow the filling to set and place on a serving platter and enjoy (if you are not serving immediately, macarons can stay in the refrigerator but remove them about 10 minutes before you are ready to serve them)

Notes

• For a more exact measurement I like to weigh my ingredients using the metric system and this cookie is worth taking the time to do that.
• Use a silpat with the macaron template, this will help you get each cookie to be the same size and they come off much easier than parchment paper
• Do not skip the food processing and sifting stage for the dry ingredients. This will make your cookies smooth and shiny.

Nutrition

Serving: 25macarons | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg

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How To Make The Perfect Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Summer is for enjoying the outdoors, indulging in cold treats and a lot of family entertaining. An ice cream sundae bar is a great way to be creative with fun flavors and enjoy a cold treat on a warm summer day. Enjoy childhood breakfast favorites for dessert while creating three of our favorite Ice Cream Sundae combinations using Froot Loops®, Eggo® Homestyle Waffles and Pop-Tarts® S'Mores.

Ingredients

Froot Loops®-Colorful and crisp cereal makes for the perfect addition to any ice cream sundae or is great to garnish a waffle cone.
Pop-Tarts® Frosted Strawberry-Sandwiched together with vanilla ice cream, fresh fruit or cut up into small pieces and enjoyed as a topping for an ice cream sundae. 
Pop-Tarts® S'Mores - Rich chocolate filling and a decadent chocolate pastry is the perfect addition to a festive s'more ice cream sandwich. Loaded with chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, mini marshmallows and rainbow sprinkles for fun.
Eggo® Minis Homestyle Waffles- Mini waffles make the perfect ice cream sandwiches filled with vanilla ice cream and rolled in rainbow sprinkles.  
Eggo® Homestyle Waffles- The large waffles can be slightly toasted and then shaped into a sweet and delicious ice cream taco.
Ice Cream - The best part about an ice cream sundae party is you get to choose your favorite ice cream flavor. Go classic with vanilla or chocolate or go extra with cookies and cream, strawberry, or caramel swirl.
Rainbow Sprinkles- There is no living without rainbow sprinkles. These jimmies add so much color and make everything a little bit more fun.
Chocolate Sauce- Add a drizzle of chocolate sauce to all of your creations and your will be in for a real treat. Make your own or buy it from your local market. 
Whipped Cream-Fresh whipped cream in the perfect addition to your sundae bar. Make your own fresh whipped cream with heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar or by a can of store bough whipped cream.
Maraschino Cherries- Bringing back memories of being a kid, these ruby red cherries are a beautiful and tasty garnish.
Chopped Nuts - Pecans, walnuts, peanuts or hazelnuts, the salty addition of nuts pairs well with ice cream.
Marshmallows- Have fun and make your favorite s'mores combination using pop tarts and chocolate ice cream.
Waffle Cones or Waffle Bowls - There is no such thing as ice cream without a cone. Small waffle cones or waffle cone bowls are the perfect vessel to create a delicious ice cream sundae.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Froot Loops® Ice Cream Sundae

Using an ice cream sundae bowl or a waffle cone bowl, scoop 3-4 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the bowl

Warm the chocolate sauce until smooth, drizzle the sauce over the ice cream

Layer the ice cream scoops with Froot Loops® cereal

Garnish the top of the ice cream with a large dollop of whipped cream

Add rainbow sprinkles and a maraschino cherry to the top of the whipped cream

Enjoy immediately

Eggo® Homestyle Waffles Ice Cream Tacos

Lightly toast home style waffles and allow them to cool completely

Scoop two vanilla ice cream balls into the center of each waffle

Gently fold the waffle to create a taco around the ice cream 

Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, rainbow sprinkles, fresh whipped cream and a cherry 

Pop-Tarts® S'Mores Ice Cream Sandwich

Using two pop tarts, lay one on a plate with the frosting up and set the second one aside 

Scoop two chocolate ice cream balls onto the pop tart 

Drizzle with chocolate sauce 

Sprinkle with mini marshmallows and rainbow sprinkles

Top with the remaining pop tart and gently press down to sandwich the ice cream together

Serve immediately, Enjoy!  

Recipe Variations

Ice Cream- Bring in your favorite flavors and make sure there are options for kids and adults. I love caramel, swirl, mint chocolate chip, or cookie dough.

Toppings -The skies the limit with topping on an ice cream sundae bar. Sweet, salty, nutty and sour are all the flavors that can be enjoyed in ice cream and I am here for all of them.

Sauces - Homemade Caramel Sauce would add a salty and creamy flavor to your ice cream sundae

Add Fresh Fruit- When the weather is warm I crave fresh fruit and this is a perfect way to enjoy fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries

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DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar

I scream, you scream, we all scream for a Summer Ice Cream Sundae Bar! Design your table filled with assorted ice cream flavors and childhood favorite toppings using waffles, fruit loops and pop tarts for the ultimate family fun gathering!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Prep Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Author Kristen Massad

Ingredients

• Froot Loops®
• Pop-Tarts® Frosted Strawberry
• Pop-Tarts® S'Mores
• Eggo® Minis Homestyle Waffles
• Eggo® Homestyle Waffles
• Chocolate Ice Cream
• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Rainbow Sprinkles
• Chocolate Sauce
• Whipped Cream
• Maraschino Cherries
• Chopped Nuts
• Marshmallows
• Fresh Strawberries Sliced
• Waffle Cones
• Waffle Cone Bowls

Instructions

Froot Loops® Ice Cream Sundae 

• Using an ice cream sundae bowl or a waffle cone bowl, scoop 3-4 scoops of vanilla ice cream into the bowl 
• Warm the chocolate sauce until smooth, drizzle the sauce over the ice cream
• Layer the ice cream scoops with Froot Loops® cereal
• Garnish the top of the ice cream with a large dollop of whipped cream 
• Add rainbow sprinkles and a maraschino cherry to the top of the whipped cream
• Enjoy immediately 

Eggo® Homestyle Waffles Ice Cream Tacos

• Lightly toast home style waffles and allow them to cool completely
• Scoop two vanilla ice cream balls into the center of each waffle
• Gently fold the waffle to create a taco around the ice cream 
• Garnish with sliced fresh strawberries, rainbow sprinkles, fresh whipped cream and a cherry 

Pop-Tarts® S'Mores Ice Cream Sandwich 

• Using two pop tarts, lay one on a plate with the frosting up and set the second one aside 
• Scoop two chocolate ice cream balls onto the pop tart 
• Drizzle with chocolate sauce 
• Sprinkle with mini marshmallows and rainbow sprinkles
• Top with the remaining pop tart and gently press down to sandwich the ice cream together
• Serve immediately, Enjoy!  

Notes

Recipe Variations

Ice Cream- Bring in your favorite flavors and make sure there are options for kids and adults.  I love caramel, swirl, mint chocolate chip, or cookie dough. 

Toppings- The skies the limit with topping on an ice cream sundae bar. Sweet, salty, nutty and sour are all the flavors that can be enjoyed in ice cream and I am here for all of them.

Sauces- Homemade Caramel Sauce would add a salty and creamy flavor to your ice cream sundae

Add Fresh Fruit- When the weather is warm I crave fresh fruit and this is a perfect way to enjoy fresh sliced strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries

Homemade popsicles are a fun addition to your freezer that you and your kids can make and enjoy together.  We all love waking up with our favorite Tropical Avocado Smoothie but why not sweeten things up a bit with a smoothie popsicle that feels like dessert but can be enjoyed for breakfast! These Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicles were created as a healthy snack made with only fresh fruit, honey, milk and greek yogurt, these popsicles are the same as enjoying a fresh smoothie, but frozen! 

Ingredients

Fresh Fruit-Using three of our favorite fruit options for smoothies; strawberries, bananas and recipes add a sweet and creamy texture that your kids will love.
Honey-No added sugar is the best part of these popsicles, sweetened with natural honey adds the perfect balance to the fresh fruit.
Greek Yogurt-Added protein and probiotics, greek yogurt turns these popsicles from dessert to breakfast.
Milk- Use your choice of milk; cows milk, almond milk or oat milk are all great options.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• In a blender the strawberries, banana, raspberries, honey, yogurt and milk and blend until smooth
• Pour the smoothie mixture into the popsicle molds, place the popsicle sticks in the mold and freeze the popsicles for 6-8 hours or overnight

Expert Tips and FAQ's

• I like using fresh fruit for this recipe, but you can always use frozen fruit.  Using frozen fruit might cause the popsicles to be a little more icy then creamy, but they will still taste delicious!
• There are a lot of different popsicles molds, but if you don't have a popsicle mold you can use small cups instead
• Need more veggies in your life?  Adding a hand full of spinach to this Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicle is a great addition and will not add any flavor, just more vitamins!
• This is a great recipe for your kids to help out with.  Mine love to make smoothies and now they are obsessed with making their own popsicles.
• If you prefer a dairy free option, replace the cows milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy free yogurt substitute.

How Long To Freeze Popsicles?
Homemade popsicles usually take about 6-8 hours to freeze completely, but I like to make them the day before so that I am 100% sure they will be ready when I need them.

How To Unmold Frozen Popsicles?
Once the popsicles are made and in the freezer, the next question is how to I get the popsicles out of the mold.  While it is super simple, there is a trick that makes it even easier.  Once the popsicles are frozen, run hot water on the popsicle mold for a few seconds, but make sure that the water does not get into the mold and touch the popsicles.  Gently pull on the stick and the popsicle should slide right out.  This process can be repeated if it doesn't come out easily the first time, just be sure you don't completely melt the popsicle!  

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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicle

Homemade Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicles are loaded with fresh fruit, honey for sweetness and greek yogurt.  These popsicles make the perfect snack or can even be enjoyed for breakfast.  

Course Dessert

Cuisine Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Freeze Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8 Popsicles

Calories 59kcal

Author Kristen Massad

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries hulled and sliced
• 1 Ripe Banana
• ½ Cup Fresh Raspberries
• ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
• ¼ Cup Milk Almond, Cow's Milk, Oat Milk
• 3 Tablespoons Honey

Instructions

• In a blender combine the strawberries, raspberries, yogurt, milk and honey and blend until smooth
• Pour the blended fruit into ice cream molds, place the ice cream sticks into each slot and place the lid on the popsicle mold
• Freeze the popsicles until solid, approximately 6-8 hours or overnight
• For easy removal, stream hot water around the mold to release the popsicle (do not get water in the interior of the mold)

Notes

Helpful Tips and FAQ's
I like using fresh fruit for this recipe, but you can always use frozen fruit.  Using frozen fruit might cause the popsicles to be a little more icy then cream, but they will still taste delicious!

There are a lot of different popsicles molds, but if you don't have a popsicle mold you can use small cups instead

Need more veggies in your life?  Adding a hand full of spinach to this Strawberry Banana Smoothie Popsicle is a great addition and will not add any flavor, just more vitamins!

This is a great recipe for your kids to help out with.  Mine love to make smoothies and now they are obsessed with making their own popsicles.

How Long To Freeze Popsicles
Homemade popsicles usually take about 6-8 hours to freeze completely, but I like to make them the day before so that I am 100% sure they will be ready when I need them.

How To Unmold Frozen Popsicles
Once the popsicles are made and in the freezer, the next question is how to I get the popsicles out of the mold.  While it is super simple, there is a trick that makes it even easier.  Once the popsicles are frozen, run hot water on the popsicle mold for a few minutes, but make sure that the water does not get into the mold and touch the popsicles.  Gently pull on the stick and the popsicle should slide right out.  This process can be repeated if it doesn't come out easily the first time, just be sure you don't completely melt the popsicle!

Nutrition

Serving: 8Popsicles | Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

We are in the midst of the coldest weather of the season, but I am dreaming of spring, sun and cocktails.  I love classic cocktails, but I always enjoy the creativity of cocktails menus that create classics with a twist.  I am keeping the Old Fashioned traditional but adding a beautiful and mild floral flavor that will bring spring into every sip with an elderflower liqueur.  St. Germain is a perfect addition to blend with bourbon and bitters to make an Elderflower Old Fashioned.

What is Elderflower

Elderflower is a beautiful white blossom flower that comes from an elder tree.  It is commonly used in desserts and drinks and has a very mild floral flavors that will enhance your recipes for a perfect spring touch.  St. Germain Liqueur is a popular spirit that comes directly from the flower and is a perfect pairing for champagne, bourbon and gin.

Ingredients

Bourbon
St. Germain
Bitters
Orange Peel
Edible Flower

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Pour bourbon, st. germain and bitters over a large molded sphere ice ball and into a low ball glass
• Garnish each glass with an orange peel and an edible flower
• Cheers!
• If you want to fancy up your cocktail, make floral and fruit ice cubes to add to your glass.   

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Elderflower Old Fashioned Cocktail

A  fun twist on a classic Old Fashioned cocktail, Elderflower Old Fashioned is enhanced with St. Germain liqueur for a beautiful spring floral flavor that will be easy and delicious to sip on.  

Course cocktails

Cuisine Cocktails

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 243kcal

Author Kristen Massad

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Bourbon
• 1 ounce St. Germain
• 2 Dashes Bitters
• Orange Peel
• Edible Flower

Instructions

• In a low ball glass add an ice ball or cubed ice
• Pour in the bourbon, st. germain, and bitters and gently stir to combine
• Garnish the glass with a piece of orange peel and an edible flower
• Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 11g | Iron: 1mg

Photos By Audrie Dollins

What To Make For A Valentine's Day Party At Home
Valentine's Day Party at Home needs to be simple, easy, festive and fun and why not start the day with a breakfast full of pink, red and hearts.

Valentine's Day Strawberry Snack Mix-Starting off with something salty and sweet, this snack mix is made with chex cereal, cheerios, popcorn, pretzels, freeze dried strawberries and white chocolate.  This can be easily made gluten free by subbing regular pretzels for gluten free pretzels!  Grab the recipe to make this today!

Heart Chocolate Chips Waffles-We make heart shape waffles all year round using our heart shaped waffle maker, but even more reason to make them on Valentine's Day and with chocolate chips.  Our family has discovered a love for Kodiak Cake Pancake and Waffle Mix.  These are so tasty and they are loaded with protein.  I don't ever mind my kids starting their day with pancakes and waffles if it is made with Kodiak Cakes (and they have a GF option).

Egg in a Heart Hole- This a festive and delicious way to serve eggs and toast.  This is made by toasting a piece of bread, using a heart shape cookie cutter, cut a heart out of the toast and cook an over easy egg in the middle.  Use the toasted cut out heart to scoop up the juice from the yolk…you will be in love!

Baked Chocolate Donuts-Rich, decadent and loaded with chocolate for a special heart day breakfast.  These chocolate donuts are baked, not fried, dipped in a chocolate ganache glaze and a perfect addition to your decorated table.  Recipe Linked Here! 

Photos by Audrie Dollins 

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Lots of Love,