The holidays are sure to be merry when you kick off your celebration with these simply delicious (and simple to make!) sips and snacks
Cherries Jubilee Punch
Sandra's elegant twist on a fancy, fruity dessert is guaranteed to tickle your nose and tantalize your taste buds
2 (12 oz.) bags frozen dark sweet cherries, not thawed
2 (750 ml.) btles. sparkling white wine, chilled
1 cup cherry brandy, such as Kirschwasser
1 cup vodka
● Reserve ½ cup frozen cherries for garnish. Place remaining cherries in bottom of large punch bowl.
● Carefully pour sparkling wine over cherries in punch bowl; stir in brandy and vodka. Serve punch in champagne flutes. Garnish with reserved cherries. Makes 8 servings.
White Chocolate Eggnog
"Traditional and nostalgic, this recipe is a must-have," shares Sandra. "Like a holiday hug in a glass."
2 cartons (8 cups) Southern Comfort Eggnog
1 cup Southern Comfort
1 cup vodka
1 cup white chocolate liqueur, such as Godiva
Whipped cream (from scratch) or whipped topping (see Sandra's tip)
Freshly grated nutmeg, for garnish
● In punch bowl, combine eggnog, whiskey, vodka and white chocolate liqueur. Stir softly. Float dollops (spoonfuls) of whipped cream or whipped topping into punch bowl. Sprinkle dusting of nutmeg on the top of each peak. Makes 10 servings.
● Sandra's tip: If whipping cream from scratch, chill bowl and beaters 15-30 min before whipping. If using topping, use full-fat and thoroughly but gently fold in 3 tsp. vanilla extract.
Christmas Wassail
This story is from the December 16, 2024 edition of Woman's World.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 16, 2024 edition of Woman's World.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Jamie's oh--so-simple suppers
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver dishes up delicious meals that deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort
Nikki DeLoach shares her emotional caregiver journey
When Hallmark Channel actress Nikki DeLoach got the shattering news of her father's dementia diagnosis and her unborn son's congenital heart defects in the same week, she didn't know how she'd make it through. But she soon learned the power of asking for help-and now helps other caregivers do the same
"Help me make new friends!"
A whopping 45% of Americans say it's hard to make new friends. Here, simple ways to forge connections and cultivate meaningful ties
How I lost 140 lbs in a year!
Discover how gentle walks, cheat meals and other simple stress-relief hacks are helping women like Lisa Dove (and you!) burn fat faster than ever
"Wild yam helped end my hot flashes!"
When menopausal symptoms began affecting every aspect of Sabine Schoepke's life, she didn't know where else to turn-until she found a natural, easy cure that finally gave her relief
Improve your health for free!
Put away your wallet! These easy tactics will help you reach all your 2025 health goals without costing a penny
Teas for what ails you
There's nothing like a cozy cup of tea to bring comfort on chilly winter days. And exciting research shows that you can tailor your warming mug to provide relief from aches and pains, hot flashes, blood-sugar spikes and more. Here's how to brew the perfect healing cuppa
The best natural libido boosters
A low libido is frustrating, but menopausal hormone changes aren't solely to blame. \"There's this myth that as soon as your estrogen drops, your sex drive is going to tank,\" says Susan J. Baumgaertel, M.D. \"But that's not always the case.\" Vaginal dryness, stress and major life changes can also lower your sex drive. To restore your desire naturally, try these remedies
Simple key to feeling happy and healthy
It takes around four months for the body to deplete its stores of vitamin D the \"sunshine vitamin\"-that it built up over the summer. When levels dip, it can dampen mood, affect bones and raise the risk of falls. Luckily, these tricks maximize a just-right dose of vitamin D
Reduce your 'bad' blood fats
It's no secret that blood fats called triglycerides can build up in blood vessels and strain the heart. That's why keeping them in a healthy range reduces heart disease risk.
