Food You!

Tis the season to sit at home, waiting for that job offer to call back.  Ok, not exactly.  Money is tighter than usual at the moment, so not only did we visit the local thrift stores and stop by the LIQUIDATION SALE at the Expo center, but there are more edible gifts this year than before.  To a recent Christmas party we brought a bottle of wine and some delicious fresh made spiced fudge.  Not only spiced, but cayenne pepper as well!

Somehow it's the edible gifts that bring the most smiles.

This weekend we'll be attending one going away party, a friend's Christmas party, and finally my family's Secret Santa party.  I haven't quite figured out what to make for the Secret Santa party (some sort of molasses candy if I can find a recipe that calls for items I already have!) but for the Christmas party Saturday night, well it's going to be a party amongst friends who like to have a good time.  With that in mind, I made some flavored Vodka.

The kumquat is the oldest I have and I should probably finish it off sometime soon.  Did I mention it's delicious?  Because it is - especially with cranberry juice and some rum and maybe a little grenadine.  But I digress.  There are two other flavors on the table: cinnamon and ginger.  Neither of these should be taken lightly or they will burn your nose hairs out!  They are tasty in their own way, and I can't wait to make new drinks with them (both would be great in hot chocolate).