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A Chocolate Peppermint Martini

December 19, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Cocktail Hour

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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Martini

 Have you noticed a pattern yet?  I love chocolate and peppermint!  Love it.  And this Chocolate Peppermint Martini is my FAVORITE holiday cocktail.  My favorite other than my Mint Moscow Mule, Sugar n’ Spice White Russian, a Dirty Bombay Sapphire Martini…well, let’s just say it’s up there.  Plus it gets double points for being so fancy and festive.  Merry, merry Loves!  truly, MKR
Chocolate Peppermint Bark Martini
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Ingredients
  1. 1 oz. Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
  2. 0.5 oz. Peppermint Schnapps
  3. 0.5 oz. Vodka
  4. Chocolate Syrup
  5. Crushed Peppermint Candy Cane
Instructions
  1. Add Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Peppermint Schnapps, Vodka and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake, shake, shake.
  2. Place chocolate syrup and peppermint candy on to 2 different plates. Press the martini glass rim in to the chocolate syrup and twist making sure to get plenty of chocolate on the rim then immediately dip into the peppermint candies.
  3. Pour into martini glass and enjoy.
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Cold Hands Warm Heart Cocoa Party

December 16, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Cocktail Hour

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On a chilly December day I gathered some of my best gal pals (In Honor of Design, Hunted Interior, Wonderfully Lost, and Little Baby Garvin) and their kiddos to make a trek to Bottoms’ Tree Farm for an afternoon of trees and treats.  

Getting to this day was a struggle to say the least.  While the rest of the country was getting hit with snow storms Georgia got rain.  And I mean rain…for days.  So we had to reschedule I think 3 different times.  But third times a charm, and with the sun shining and some unexpected help from the perfect model horses (do you die over their blonde bangs) the day was pure perfection.  And to be honest it’s probably my favorite shoot to date (hence the million pictures that I just had to share…thanks RW).

I’ll be posting all week with the recipes as well as all of the outfit details (huge hugs to Gap and Old Navy who kept us all cozy and warm), but make sure to check out the other ladies blogs today (Anna, Kristin, Amanda, and Jessica) for their recount of time at the farm.  Happy Monday Loves!  truly, MKR  

P.S. Congrats to Sarah Tiambeng the winner of our HP Spread Joy giveaway!

Concept & Styling, (yours truly) Mandy Kellogg Rye, Waiting On Martha

Photography, Rustic White Photography

Location, Bottom’s Tree Farm

Clothing, courtesy of Gap & Old Navy (further outfit details coming Wednesday)

Makeup & Hair, Diana Shelton of Stila Cosmetics

Chalkboard Sign, Jessica Garvin

Hot Chocolate, Marshmallows, & Mugs, courtesy of Ticket Chocolate 

Stars, Ornaments, Reindeer Bowl, Plaid Plates, Tray, Waiting On Martha

Peppermint Spoons, Wilton via Michaels

Faux Fur Blanket, Restoration Hardware

 

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Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche

December 6, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Breakfast & Brunch

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spinach goat cheese quiche

I’m wrapping up my Christmas Day brunch with my savory Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche.  Or maybe it’s a tart?  Whatever you call it doesn’t matter, just know it’s beyond delicious and honestly quite easy to make.  And don’t forget only a few more days to enter our VIETRI holiday giveaway (below)!  Happy Friday Loves! truly, MKR

 
Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
45 min
Total Time
1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
  1. What you'll need...
  2. 6 large eggs (3 whole, 3 egg whites)
  3. 1 pre made pie crust (or homemade...whatever floats your boat)
  4. 2 large bunches of fresh spinach (if you must you can use 1 package of frozen, but it's not quite the same)
  5. 3 cloves of fresh garlic minced
  6. 1/2 onion finely chopped
  7. 2 cups of shredded cheese (mozzarella/cheddar mixed)
  8. 1 cup of crumbled goat cheese
  9. 1 cup milk (or rice milk if you're not doing dairy)
  10. salt/pepper to taste
  11. 1 tsp. olive oil
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Place crust in a tart or shallow pie dish, fork bottom and place pie beads on crust so it doesn't bubble.  Bake crust for 20-30 minutes.  Remove and set aside.
  3. In a sauté pan add 1 tsp of olive oil let heat, add onions and garlic.  Saute for 3-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.  Begin to add spinach and cook until it just begins to soften 2-3 minutes. **You want the spinach to be softened but not wilted by the heat**
  4. In a large bowl add eggs, milk, shredded cheese, and goat cheese.  Stir in spinach, onion and garlic mixture.  Add salt and pepper, stir together.
  5. Add entire mixture to your tart pan and cook for 45-50 minutes or until the top starts to just brown.  If crust begins to burn cover with pie covers or tin foil.
  6. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and enjoy!
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