Chocolate Thyme Cookies...

Hello everyone, hope you enjoyed your Valentine's weekend. I sure did, my sweet Boo surprised me with a trip to the spa, a home cooked meal of lobster and steak, complete with roses and candles set fireside. He's a total dreamboat! 

The weather here has been amazing, sorry to the rest of the country who is suffering from another winter vortex. I promise you if you make these cookies they will warm you right up. The original recipe came up on my Pinterest feed and I was instantly smitten. They were added to the top of "make me right now" list. 

Best of February 2014...

Happy Monday, Are you all excited for spring as much as I am? Stupid question, right? The older I get the more I cannot stand winter, and winters here in the Denver area aren't all that bad. I just cannot wait to have spring arrive.

As usual the time is flying by and so much is happening. I'm almost finished moving with my Boo and we couldn't be more excited. He's probably not excited seeing all my junk that comes along with Liam and myself. Hence, lots of projects in the future. 

February was filled with lots of exciting things, and probably most exciting was Liam getting accepted into school of our dreams. We are all very excited and grateful for the opportunity and education he is going to receive. 

I was holding my breath for months waiting for this day to come!

We got sweet with Valentine's Day Sugar Cookies, recipe here

Made some yummy Raspberry Chocolate Almond Muffins, recipe HERE

My favorite recipe this month, Chocolate Thyme Cookies, recipe HERE

Liam's first Denver Nuggets Basketball game, him and Rocky.

Karate tournament, he placed "best in hand form".

New belt this month too, graduated up to yellow. Proud of my Tiny Tiger.

Warmed up one evening with Chicken Marsala, recipe HERE

Excited for all the change that is happening around me!

Rosemary Peach Sangria...

Happy Monday! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend, I'm still recouping from my trip to LA. So much fun to share soon. 

I have a quick drink recipe that can be made with or without booze, of course its more festive with booze. Its that time of year when stone fruits like peaches and apricots are amazing and adding them to drinks makes them even more special. 

If you've been reading my blog for awhile them you know my love of combining sweet and savory. Here are a few of my all time favorites...Fig Thyme Jam, Chocolate Thyme Cookies, and Peach Thyme Cobbler. Why stop at desserts when you can add to cocktails, too?! Definitely something your guests will be talking about for awhile.

When making this recipe use ripe fruit, this yields the best outcome. 

Make sure to double or even triple this recipe if serving at a party, the puree can even be made a day ahead. 

Enjoy!

I'm sharing this recipe at Time to Sparkle Link Party.

Peach Rosemary Sangria

serves 4 

1 Bottle White Wine (I used Sauvignon Blanc)

2 Springs Fresh Rosemary (plus more for garnishment)

6-8 Fresh Peaches 

2 Tablespoons Agave Nectar 

Juice from Half of Lemon

Ice

Peel and dice peaches.

Put peaches, rosemary, agave, and lemon juice in a small pan. Cook on low heat until fruit breaks down, and infusing flavors together. About 5 minutes. 

Remove rosemary springs and chill mixture. 

Depending on consistency of fruit, you may need to blend it. You are looking for a smooth puree.

Add chilled wine and puree to a pitcher, add ice. Adjust sweetness with more agave if you like.

Garnish with rosemary spring.

*Can replace wine with soda water to make nonalcoholic.