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Saying Thank You

May 18, 2012 By Rachel Leave a Comment

Writing thank you cards is the final task for newly weds. The wedding is over, you're home from your honeymoon and now it's time to say thanks to everyone who helped make your special day a success. So take time to remember all the memories each person helped you create and write them a special note with your love and gratitude. Sending a thank you to your best friend or family member? Look through your wedding photos first to find a photo taken of the two of you at your wedding! Print it out … [read more...]

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Spa Basket

May 11, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

When occasions get busy, give the gift that will bring peace of mind: the spa basket. It's a calming gift for hard-working bridesmaids, loyal sisters, and excited mothers. Create a custom-made meditation CD and list the soothing songs with a karmic label. Refresh them with a personalized spritz bottle and a set of hand towels (add ribbon for an extra soft touch). Relax their spirit with aromatherapy candles and a personalized bottle of water. And, if you are a yoga lover, make an extra gift basket … [read more...]

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Homemade Tea Favors

April 30, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Homemade tea blends are easy to make and package perfectly as favors for wedding or shower guests. The hardest part is deciding what kind of tea you want to make. Once it is all made up, you will find you have lots and lots of it, because a little bit of dried leaves go a long, long way. Make loose-leaf tea by picking your own homegrown leaves or buying tea in bulk, and blend the leaves as you like, adding herbs and spices. My first tea was mint tea, because I love it and because I have a large … [read more...]

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Signature Drink Favors

April 25, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

What better way to make a party last than by sending a bit of the festivities home with all of your guests! Let the moments of the night live on in the homes of your friends and family by giving them a delicious and delightful souvenir to take away. Just follow these easy instructions for a signature drink; you can use our recipes or make up your own. But be careful, your guests may like it so much, they'll be knocking on your door for more! First Kiss • 4 parts vodka • 2 parts Triple Sec • … [read more...]

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Kylenari Wedding Cookies

March 30, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

When our son Kyle and his fiancée Ari got married, David and I, as parents of the groom, made bottles of lilikoi liqueur to give out to all the guests. It was very special, we felt quite satisfied and looked forward to the wedding with anticipation. But as the wedding date approached, something began to nag at us, something about the children guests... What about them? They were not going to get liqueur. If I were a child at this wedding, I would be most unhappy to be one of the few who would not … [read more...]

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Homemade Coffee & Berry Liqueurs

March 28, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Spring is a great time to start crafting a homemade liqueur. The bottles can age for a few months and be ready for a summer wedding, or for a few months longer and be perfect to hand out during the holidays. The recipes we've included are surprisingly simple and provide a good excuse to spend an afternoon in the kitchen... and several evenings doing taste tests! Served in (or given with) tiny glasses and paired with chocolate, these liqueurs become special gifts for loved ones, or festive thank-yous … [read more...]

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Wedding Mints

February 17, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Mints have been a classic wedding favor since the nineteenth century, when they were given in the form of peppermint candies as a luxurious sweet in the days when white sugar was rare and costly. Today, mints are still the sweet of choice for American brides, and you can add a personal touch by making them yourself and adding a personalized label. Ingredients: • 12 oz. cream cheese • 3 lbs. powdered sugar • 6 drops peppermint flavoring, or as desired • food coloring Put all ingredients … [read more...]

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Alfajores Cookie Recipe

February 13, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

Alfajores are a beloved Latin American sweet that is treasured everywhere as much for its filling of Dulce de Leche as for the completed sweet cookie itself, which is often encased in chocolate, or sometimes, as in our recipe below, rolled in coconut. There are probably as many recipes for Alfajores as there are houses in Latin America, but the commonalities they share is the baked sweet wafer and the filling of Dulce de Leche. These take a little time to make, but hey, what are we here for? They … [read more...]

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Membrillo

February 8, 2012 By Jeanne Leave a Comment

You may notice that this is the second quince paste recipe on the blog. My friend Barbara made the first one, and my taste buds know how wonderful her quince paste turned out. But I made some too, and packaged it up differently from hers, so you can pick which version you want to make and package it up her way or my way. Or do something completely different - and if you do, please let us know! Barbara and I met over quince paste and membrillo. She calls it quince paste; I call it membrillo, because … [read more...]

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Almond Liqueur

January 9, 2012 By Jeanne 3 Comments

The perfect elegant cocktail for your special occasion, this liqueur is smooth and sweet and has a very rich almond flavor. Add personalized labels and you have created a lovely wedding favor your guests will be happy to receive and love to keep. Ingredients: • 2 cups sugar • 2 cups water • 2 cups vodka • 3 tsp almond extract Bring sugar and water to boil. Simmer for 10 minutes, remove from heat, stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into glass bottles, cork and store in a dark place. Bottle … [read more...]

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