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The Morning After

It’s the day after Christmas and your stomach is still full and your head is beginning to pound. You slowly remember all that turkey, ham or roast along with the bottle after bottle of wine, beer and whatever else was your drink of choice. Before you reach for those Tums and Aspirin we have we have some drinks and tips to help your hangover.

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By Paloma B. Schmidt

Everyone knows that the second you wake up after a night of drinking, you’re parched. So you reach for a bottle of water, but a glass of juice or Gatorade will help to recharge your electrolytes faster. Even some milk will coat the stomach and help ease the pain.  For those who are a little more adventurous but want to try something new instead of the tried-and-true Bloody Mary or Mimosa. I have your answers, three of some of the best hang over cures tested by yours truly; Angostura Highball, Eye Opener, and the Ich Bin. For those who like to live dangerously, but without the liquid courage, I’ve also included a Virgin Mary recipe to add some spice to your morning tomato juice.

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Chocolate Mint Cookies

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Ingredients:

  • 18 Round Crackers (Ritz are best)
  • 1 Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Shortening
  • ¾ Teaspoon Peppermint Extract*
  1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or wax paper. Clear out a spot in your refrigerator or freezer to accommodate baking sheet.
  2. In a shallow microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening (the shortening helps the chocolate stay smooth for dipping). Heat for 1 minute on high power to melt and then stir and heat in 10 to 15 second bursts until chocolate can be stirred very smooth.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract* and stir. If you prefer it mintier, add another 1/4 teaspoon.
  4. Add 1 cracker to the chocolate, coat it, and remove it by lightly scooping it up from underneath with a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drain off. Place cracker on parchment and repeat with all remaining crackers. After all crackers have been dipped, place baking sheet in refrigerator or freezer. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Peace in the Country Vest

Buffalo Exchange BlogFound in a bag of “Mystery Fabric” for $2.00 Buffalo Exchange Tucson employee Gneiss, spotted this amazing gem. Perfect for the holiday season and when you’re feeling crafty! Not only does it have the ready to go vest, but there’s holiday flare ready to be cut out! A brilliant and amazing find, we couldn’t have asked for more! This piece of fabric is by Spring Industries. Happy Holidays!

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A How To Guide for a Well-Planned Holiday Season

As we approach a season which entails some of the highest stress levels of the year along with many events to attend, on top of endless gift searching, we must take a moment and reorganize ourselves to have a successful and enjoyable season. Take a moment to read over some helpful advice on how to breeze through your holiday season. (more…)

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Salted Carmel Mini Apple Pies

After I baked my first pie a few years back I was shocked at the simplicity that goes into a pie. I always thought pies were just as complicated as cakes. But aside from the dough, pies are normally done within a few steps. So this past weekend my good friend Leanna and I embarked on baking Salted Carmel Mini Apple Pies. We found this recipe on Pinterest and did our best to follow it with a few tweaks of our own.  (more…)

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