holidays Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:23:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 You Won’t Believe This Spanish New Year’s Food Tradition https://falafelandcaviar.com/you-wont-believe-this-spanish-new-years-food-tradition/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 07:22:40 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13057 It’s almost time for a new year and a new decade! At the stroke of midnight on December 31st, we will move into the year 2020, a new year full of possibilities. The symbolic meaning of the new year is recognized around the world, and different people in different places have different ways of commemorating […]

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]]> It’s almost time for a new year and a new decade! At the stroke of midnight on December 31st, we will move into the year 2020, a new year full of possibilities.

The symbolic meaning of the new year is recognized around the world, and different people in different places have different ways of commemorating and celebrating the transition. One of the most interesting food-based traditions takes place in Spain.

In this Southern European country, the final 12 seconds of the “old” year are accompanied with a very curious tradition that involves grapes.

As Spaniards watch the year come to a close live, on TV, or in person at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, people put a single green grape into their mouths at each of the final 12 strokes of the clock on New Year’s Eve.

This tradition isn’t based on any type of religious ceremony or folkloric tradition, but it was actually born as a way of stimulating the grape economy in Spain. In 1909, there was a great surplus of grapes in the southeastern region of Alicante, and the grape growers created and publicized this now-classic tradition.

The 12 grapes are now said to represent good luck in the New Year and are an important part of all Spanish households’ New Year’s Eve traditions.

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]]> Stay Warm With Tith Cozy Drink Selection by Pick up Limes https://falafelandcaviar.com/stay-warm-with-tith-cozy-drink-selection-by-pick-up-limes/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:47:35 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12864 One of our favorite things about fall and winter is that we can finally enjoy all those amazing warm drinks we’ve been craving all year long. YouTube channel Pick Up Limes presents a selection of five such drinks that will make you feel like you’re being hugged from the inside. Golden Milk Use plant-based milk, […]

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]]> One of our favorite things about fall and winter is that we can finally enjoy all those amazing warm drinks we’ve been craving all year long. YouTube channel Pick Up Limes presents a selection of five such drinks that will make you feel like you’re being hugged from the inside.

Golden Milk

Use plant-based milk, turmeric, and cinnamon to make this delicious version of milk. After some boiling, your drink is ready to be poured into cups!

Beetroot Latte

Did you know that you can turn your ordinary latte into a unique warm beverage by adding beetroots? That’s an idea we’re definitely trying!

Chai Hot Chocolate

Milk, chocolate, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper come together to create a drink that will warm up your body and your soul.

Mulled Spiced Apple Cider

Apple cider is a staple of the season, and Pick Up Limes brings us a perfect recipe for an aromatic cider no one can resist.

Peanut Butter Caramel Latte

Use peanut butter, espresso, dates, and milk to create this delicious seasonal latte. Make it once and you’ll want one for every day.

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]]> Hosting a Holiday Brunch on a Budget https://falafelandcaviar.com/hosting-a-holiday-brunch-on-a-budget/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:42 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12870 Hosting a holiday brunch can be exciting but also stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do it on a limited budget. Here’s how to make it simple and delicious without breaking the bank. Make Food Ahead Pick the foods that you can make ahead and avoid the stress of making everything at the […]

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]]> Hosting a holiday brunch can be exciting but also stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do it on a limited budget. Here’s how to make it simple and delicious without breaking the bank.

Make Food Ahead

Pick the foods that you can make ahead and avoid the stress of making everything at the last minute. You can even go for the meals that freeze well and make them well in advance, and just defrost before the brunch.

Make a Plan

For those dishes that need to be prepared on the day of serving, such as some baked goods, you need a plan that you will follow no matter what. Know when your guests will arrive and plan accordingly.

Something for Everyone

Make sure there’s something for everyone, considering their diet and eating habits. For example, have a few vegan options, allergen-free options, etc.

Leave Some Extra Time

It’s a good idea to get up early and leave some extra time in case anything goes wrong. Best case scenario, you finish it all according to the plan, and you get to relax over a cup of coffee before your guests arrive.

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Thinking outside the table 💕 @socialhideout — As a full time content creator I always have to keep myself challenged. I have photographed Social Hideout few handfuls of times so if anyone understands content fatigue it’s me, so I always try to keep things exciting. I admit sometimes I walk into a venue and think… How am I going to make it different again??? Anyway so this one time at Social Hideout I didn’t have enough room on the table to capture all the food and I was about to give up, but then I had the thought about making a V table, throw some flowers on the floor and the rest is history. Sure it makes @cherri_cupcake look really really really hungry, but I think the photo does look way more interesting, and she loved eating everything! Do you ever think about how to make content interesting? What inspires you? — #sydneyeats #sydneyfoodie #sydneyfood #sydneyfoodporn #sydneyfoodshare #sydneyfoodblogger #lickyourphone #handsinframe #sydneyfoodguide #foodphotographer #foodphotographyandstyling #cameraeatsfirst #foodporn #eatingfortheinsta #sydneycafe #flatlayfood #breakfastinsydney #brunching #getinmybelly #foodgoals #foodforfoodies #sydneybrunch #sydneyphotographer #sydneyfoodies #sydneycafes #momentslikethese #sydneybreakfast #flatlay #foodstylist #myflatlaytable

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]]> Wow Your Christmas Party Guests with This Spiced Rhubarb and Cream Cocktail https://falafelandcaviar.com/wow-your-christmas-party-guests-with-this-spiced-rhubarb-and-cream-cocktail/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:40 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12837 Holidays are a wonderful time when you get to enjoy all your favorite cocktails without guilt and we say, you should totally take advantage of that! It can be difficult to choose among all the amazing cocktails that are out there but take it easy; it’s a good thing that holidays last for a while. […]

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]]> Holidays are a wonderful time when you get to enjoy all your favorite cocktails without guilt and we say, you should totally take advantage of that!

It can be difficult to choose among all the amazing cocktails that are out there but take it easy; it’s a good thing that holidays last for a while. If you enjoy creamy cocktails, then your choice is a little bit easier.

Keep reading to learn how to make one amazing rhubarb and cream cocktail.

This delicious spiced rhubarb and cream cocktail is all you need for a hit Christmas party and here’s the recipe for it. It doesn’t get any easier than this, and we promise all your guests will love it.

Ingredients

  • 40ml Rhubarb Gin
  • 75ml half and half
  • 1 egg white
  • Nutmeg and clove
  • 15ml Simple Syrup
  • Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Grate nutmeg and clove. Leave in the fridge for at least three hours, but no more than two days.
  2. Put all the ingredients in a shaker.
  3. Shake well and strain into glasses.
  4. Decorate with cinnamon.

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]]> 3 Amazing Ideas for Packing Cookies as Holiday Gifts https://falafelandcaviar.com/3-amazing-ideas-for-packing-cookies-as-holiday-gifts/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:52 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12736 The holidays are coming and it’s time to think about the gifts you want to give to the people you care about. A great gift is not one that costs a lot, but the one you give from the heart. Bonus points if you make it yourself, which is why homemade cookies are one of […]

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]]> The holidays are coming and it’s time to think about the gifts you want to give to the people you care about. A great gift is not one that costs a lot, but the one you give from the heart. Bonus points if you make it yourself, which is why homemade cookies are one of our favorite options.

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🍪 Recently updated this blog post with MORE MORE MORE: 75+ Christmas cookie recipes plus my latest additions: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -How to Freeze Cookie Dough -Best Ways to Freeze Cookies -5 Tips to Improve Your Cookies -10 Best Cookie Baking Tools -Best Way to Ship Cookies -10 Guaranteed Tips to Prevent Cookie Spreading -and How to Decorate Sugar Cookies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wrote this Ultimate Guide to Christmas Cookies post on my blog, link in my bio! 💕🎄 @sallysbakeblog ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cookies #cookiegram #christmascookies #decoratedcookies #gingerbread #sugarcookies #thumbprintcookies #oatmealcookies #chocolatechipcookies #cookiemonster #sallysbakingaddiction ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/75-christmas-cookies/

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But how do you pack them to turn them into a cute and special present? Here are three ideas for that.

Upgrade Store-Bought Cookie Tins

You can find amazing tins and boxes for cookies in the stores, but to give them a personal touch, add some tissue paper, ribbons, and small decor items. 

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Habt ihr Lust auf ein schnelles und unkompliziertes Plätzchen Rezept? 🤩 Dann ganz fix ⭐ 2 Eiweiß ⭐ 180 g Zucker ⭐ 300 g Mandeln blanchiert, gemahlen ⭐ 4 Tropfen Bittermandelöl oder 2 El Mandellikör in einer Schüssel mischen, kleine Kugeln formen, in Puderzucker wälzen und entweder eine Mandel oder Belegkirsche in die Mitte drücken ✨Bei 160 Grad ca. 12 bis 15 min backen ✨ Fertig, schneller kannste keine Plätzchen backen 🤩 Happy Friday ihr Lieben 😘 #adventszeit #coffeetime #gutenmorgen #christmascookies #cookies #weihnachtsbäckerei #frühstück #backen #bakery #baking #pastedimandorla #plätzchen #zimtsterne #foodie #inspiration #easyrecipes #sweet #dolce #food #love #colazione #holidaycookies #lecker #nomnom #sicily #coffee #advent #rezepte #foodblogliebeplätzchen

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Baking Pan

This is probably our favorite idea: pack your cookies in a baking pan and give someone a two-fold gift. Once they eat the cookies, they will be left with a pan to make more delicious treats! You can also include your favorite recipe as a third part of the gift. Fill the pan with cookies, wrap it in cellophane, and tie it with a ribbon and you’re done.

Mason Jar

If you have some mason jars leftover from organizing your pantry, use them to store cookies for an adorable gift everyone will love.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> holidays Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 22 Dec 2019 06:23:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 You Won’t Believe This Spanish New Year’s Food Tradition https://falafelandcaviar.com/you-wont-believe-this-spanish-new-years-food-tradition/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 07:22:40 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=13057 It’s almost time for a new year and a new decade! At the stroke of midnight on December 31st, we will move into the year 2020, a new year full of possibilities. The symbolic meaning of the new year is recognized around the world, and different people in different places have different ways of commemorating […]

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]]> It’s almost time for a new year and a new decade! At the stroke of midnight on December 31st, we will move into the year 2020, a new year full of possibilities.

The symbolic meaning of the new year is recognized around the world, and different people in different places have different ways of commemorating and celebrating the transition. One of the most interesting food-based traditions takes place in Spain.

In this Southern European country, the final 12 seconds of the “old” year are accompanied with a very curious tradition that involves grapes.

As Spaniards watch the year come to a close live, on TV, or in person at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, people put a single green grape into their mouths at each of the final 12 strokes of the clock on New Year’s Eve.

This tradition isn’t based on any type of religious ceremony or folkloric tradition, but it was actually born as a way of stimulating the grape economy in Spain. In 1909, there was a great surplus of grapes in the southeastern region of Alicante, and the grape growers created and publicized this now-classic tradition.

The 12 grapes are now said to represent good luck in the New Year and are an important part of all Spanish households’ New Year’s Eve traditions.

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]]> Stay Warm With Tith Cozy Drink Selection by Pick up Limes https://falafelandcaviar.com/stay-warm-with-tith-cozy-drink-selection-by-pick-up-limes/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 14:47:35 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12864 One of our favorite things about fall and winter is that we can finally enjoy all those amazing warm drinks we’ve been craving all year long. YouTube channel Pick Up Limes presents a selection of five such drinks that will make you feel like you’re being hugged from the inside. Golden Milk Use plant-based milk, […]

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]]> One of our favorite things about fall and winter is that we can finally enjoy all those amazing warm drinks we’ve been craving all year long. YouTube channel Pick Up Limes presents a selection of five such drinks that will make you feel like you’re being hugged from the inside.

Golden Milk

Use plant-based milk, turmeric, and cinnamon to make this delicious version of milk. After some boiling, your drink is ready to be poured into cups!

Beetroot Latte

Did you know that you can turn your ordinary latte into a unique warm beverage by adding beetroots? That’s an idea we’re definitely trying!

Chai Hot Chocolate

Milk, chocolate, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper come together to create a drink that will warm up your body and your soul.

Mulled Spiced Apple Cider

Apple cider is a staple of the season, and Pick Up Limes brings us a perfect recipe for an aromatic cider no one can resist.

Peanut Butter Caramel Latte

Use peanut butter, espresso, dates, and milk to create this delicious seasonal latte. Make it once and you’ll want one for every day.

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]]> Hosting a Holiday Brunch on a Budget https://falafelandcaviar.com/hosting-a-holiday-brunch-on-a-budget/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 06:00:42 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12870 Hosting a holiday brunch can be exciting but also stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do it on a limited budget. Here’s how to make it simple and delicious without breaking the bank. Make Food Ahead Pick the foods that you can make ahead and avoid the stress of making everything at the […]

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]]> Hosting a holiday brunch can be exciting but also stressful and overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to do it on a limited budget. Here’s how to make it simple and delicious without breaking the bank.

Make Food Ahead

Pick the foods that you can make ahead and avoid the stress of making everything at the last minute. You can even go for the meals that freeze well and make them well in advance, and just defrost before the brunch.

Make a Plan

For those dishes that need to be prepared on the day of serving, such as some baked goods, you need a plan that you will follow no matter what. Know when your guests will arrive and plan accordingly.

Something for Everyone

Make sure there’s something for everyone, considering their diet and eating habits. For example, have a few vegan options, allergen-free options, etc.

Leave Some Extra Time

It’s a good idea to get up early and leave some extra time in case anything goes wrong. Best case scenario, you finish it all according to the plan, and you get to relax over a cup of coffee before your guests arrive.

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Thinking outside the table 💕 @socialhideout — As a full time content creator I always have to keep myself challenged. I have photographed Social Hideout few handfuls of times so if anyone understands content fatigue it’s me, so I always try to keep things exciting. I admit sometimes I walk into a venue and think… How am I going to make it different again??? Anyway so this one time at Social Hideout I didn’t have enough room on the table to capture all the food and I was about to give up, but then I had the thought about making a V table, throw some flowers on the floor and the rest is history. Sure it makes @cherri_cupcake look really really really hungry, but I think the photo does look way more interesting, and she loved eating everything! Do you ever think about how to make content interesting? What inspires you? — #sydneyeats #sydneyfoodie #sydneyfood #sydneyfoodporn #sydneyfoodshare #sydneyfoodblogger #lickyourphone #handsinframe #sydneyfoodguide #foodphotographer #foodphotographyandstyling #cameraeatsfirst #foodporn #eatingfortheinsta #sydneycafe #flatlayfood #breakfastinsydney #brunching #getinmybelly #foodgoals #foodforfoodies #sydneybrunch #sydneyphotographer #sydneyfoodies #sydneycafes #momentslikethese #sydneybreakfast #flatlay #foodstylist #myflatlaytable

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]]> Wow Your Christmas Party Guests with This Spiced Rhubarb and Cream Cocktail https://falafelandcaviar.com/wow-your-christmas-party-guests-with-this-spiced-rhubarb-and-cream-cocktail/ Sun, 08 Dec 2019 10:00:40 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12837 Holidays are a wonderful time when you get to enjoy all your favorite cocktails without guilt and we say, you should totally take advantage of that! It can be difficult to choose among all the amazing cocktails that are out there but take it easy; it’s a good thing that holidays last for a while. […]

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]]> Holidays are a wonderful time when you get to enjoy all your favorite cocktails without guilt and we say, you should totally take advantage of that!

It can be difficult to choose among all the amazing cocktails that are out there but take it easy; it’s a good thing that holidays last for a while. If you enjoy creamy cocktails, then your choice is a little bit easier.

Keep reading to learn how to make one amazing rhubarb and cream cocktail.

This delicious spiced rhubarb and cream cocktail is all you need for a hit Christmas party and here’s the recipe for it. It doesn’t get any easier than this, and we promise all your guests will love it.

Ingredients

  • 40ml Rhubarb Gin
  • 75ml half and half
  • 1 egg white
  • Nutmeg and clove
  • 15ml Simple Syrup
  • Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Grate nutmeg and clove. Leave in the fridge for at least three hours, but no more than two days.
  2. Put all the ingredients in a shaker.
  3. Shake well and strain into glasses.
  4. Decorate with cinnamon.

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]]> 3 Amazing Ideas for Packing Cookies as Holiday Gifts https://falafelandcaviar.com/3-amazing-ideas-for-packing-cookies-as-holiday-gifts/ Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:52 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=12736 The holidays are coming and it’s time to think about the gifts you want to give to the people you care about. A great gift is not one that costs a lot, but the one you give from the heart. Bonus points if you make it yourself, which is why homemade cookies are one of […]

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]]> The holidays are coming and it’s time to think about the gifts you want to give to the people you care about. A great gift is not one that costs a lot, but the one you give from the heart. Bonus points if you make it yourself, which is why homemade cookies are one of our favorite options.

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🍪 Recently updated this blog post with MORE MORE MORE: 75+ Christmas cookie recipes plus my latest additions: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -How to Freeze Cookie Dough -Best Ways to Freeze Cookies -5 Tips to Improve Your Cookies -10 Best Cookie Baking Tools -Best Way to Ship Cookies -10 Guaranteed Tips to Prevent Cookie Spreading -and How to Decorate Sugar Cookies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Wrote this Ultimate Guide to Christmas Cookies post on my blog, link in my bio! 💕🎄 @sallysbakeblog ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #cookies #cookiegram #christmascookies #decoratedcookies #gingerbread #sugarcookies #thumbprintcookies #oatmealcookies #chocolatechipcookies #cookiemonster #sallysbakingaddiction ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/75-christmas-cookies/

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But how do you pack them to turn them into a cute and special present? Here are three ideas for that.

Upgrade Store-Bought Cookie Tins

You can find amazing tins and boxes for cookies in the stores, but to give them a personal touch, add some tissue paper, ribbons, and small decor items. 

View this post on Instagram

Habt ihr Lust auf ein schnelles und unkompliziertes Plätzchen Rezept? 🤩 Dann ganz fix ⭐ 2 Eiweiß ⭐ 180 g Zucker ⭐ 300 g Mandeln blanchiert, gemahlen ⭐ 4 Tropfen Bittermandelöl oder 2 El Mandellikör in einer Schüssel mischen, kleine Kugeln formen, in Puderzucker wälzen und entweder eine Mandel oder Belegkirsche in die Mitte drücken ✨Bei 160 Grad ca. 12 bis 15 min backen ✨ Fertig, schneller kannste keine Plätzchen backen 🤩 Happy Friday ihr Lieben 😘 #adventszeit #coffeetime #gutenmorgen #christmascookies #cookies #weihnachtsbäckerei #frühstück #backen #bakery #baking #pastedimandorla #plätzchen #zimtsterne #foodie #inspiration #easyrecipes #sweet #dolce #food #love #colazione #holidaycookies #lecker #nomnom #sicily #coffee #advent #rezepte #foodblogliebeplätzchen

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Baking Pan

This is probably our favorite idea: pack your cookies in a baking pan and give someone a two-fold gift. Once they eat the cookies, they will be left with a pan to make more delicious treats! You can also include your favorite recipe as a third part of the gift. Fill the pan with cookies, wrap it in cellophane, and tie it with a ribbon and you’re done.

Mason Jar

If you have some mason jars leftover from organizing your pantry, use them to store cookies for an adorable gift everyone will love.

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