I have enjoyed a good grapefruit for as long as I can remember. The way my Dad taught me to eat it was to slice it in half, run a knife around each section, sprinkle it with sugar and scoop out the juicy innards with a spoon. It’s a great, clean way to eat a…
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Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate
This Homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate is the perfect Christmas/winter treat. This was originally posted on Cooking for Seven on December 12, 2012. Enjoy! For some reason, I have been averse to pairing mint with chocolate my whole life. Whenever someone would order a mint mocha or mint chocolate chip ice cream I would inwardly shake…
Cooking Inspiration
It feels like a looong time since I last posted, even though it was just last week. I have been caught up in present mania (trying to figure out what to buy for my family). I’m planning to make some food for y’all soon. Please bear with me during the holidays. Here are some things…
Homemade Eggnog
I originally posted about this awesome eggnog three years ago on Cooking for Seven. It’s still a favorite at Christmastime, so I felt I should share it here on Buttered Side Up. Our family has always enjoyed a good cup of eggnog at Christmastime. Mom would carefully pour out a small portion and add a…
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Scones
Hey everyone! Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just TWO days away? I don’t know about you, but I’m not feeling very prepared. I still need to get into town and buy ingredients. So much for making things ahead of time. Guys, I’m pretty proud of these scones. I just love how the photos turned…
Perfect Pumpkin Pie
Call me massively boring, but pumpkin is my favorite of the Thanksgiving pies. Of course I love my share of blueberry, apple, banana, and coconut (I could go on. I adore pie.), but I always reserve a spot on my plate for a slice of pumpkin. Maybe I love it so much for the simple…