The combination of cranberries and mint is a great way to elevate and infuse seasonal flair to your ice cubes. Add them to a glass of sparkling water or ginger ale to create a deliciously simple non-alcoholic spritzer for your next cocktail party or you can pop a few cubes into a glass of still water for a little extra zest. They’re so colorful and pretty and also super easy to make. Just add fresh cranberries and mint leaves to an ice cube tray, add water and freeze! I used these “king” sized silicone trays which make awesome, extra large …

When I was a kid one of the things I looked forward in the winter was hours of playing outside in the snow then coming inside to a cup of hot chocolate topped with marshmallows that my mom would make. And as an adult, I still crave a good cup of hot chocolate when it’s cold out. There is a place in New York that everybody here knows called City Bakery that is known to have the best hot chocolate in NYC. It’s like the hot chocolate you get in France … thick and creamy, made from pure chocolate … …

If you stuffed yourself silly during your holiday celebration here’s a great video tutorial via Everyday Food for a delicious and detoxifying beet, apple and ginger juice. Beet juice is incredibly high in antioxidants and help aid digestion, helps eliminate toxins in the liver and helps improve blood flow as well as lower blood pressure. The mint helps aid digestion and can also help sooth stomach irritations while the apple, thrown in for sweetness and flavor, are rich in Vitamins A and C. Watch the tutorial below and also shop some juicing essentials. I own a Breville Compact Juicer. It’s …

If you’re looking to put a twist on traditional cranberry sauce, try a cran-apple butter instead! Think of the sweet and warm cinnamon flavor of a classic apple butter combined with deliciously tart cranberries and you yourself a totally fresh, perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving turkey!

Cran-Apple Butter

3 lb. of a soft variety of apple (I use McIntosh)
I package (12oz) of fresh cranberries
2 cups sweet apple cider
Juice of 1 orange
1 teaspoon of freshly grated orange zest
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Peel and core …