Champagne Cocktails!

In 2013, I am so excited to be devoting myself to the creation of my first cookbook, which seemed like a pipe dream last year at this time. I am so grateful to everyone who has inspired and supported me creatively up to this point! In this new year, I encourage you to take a creative leap, start a new project (even if it seems crazy) and make time for something you’ve been wanting to do- you never know where it may lead.

Happy New Year!

xo,

Erin

PS- I found this video by Tina Roth Eisenberg on “the importance of side projects” especially inspiring. You might, too!

Chai-Nog: A Cozy Cold-Weather Drink

Cozy up with a warm cup of Chai-Nog! Perfect for holidays by the fire. Just mix one part chai tea (from a tea bag) with one part egg nog (non-dairy nog is great too), then sprinkle with nutmeg. Spike it with a bit of whiskey or rum for a nightcap!

Old Fashioned Holiday Cocktail

How about a little holiday cocktail to spice up a festive celebration? For more photos and the full recipe, check out my post on Better Homes and Gardens. Cheers!

Pumpkin Smoothies

I had so much fun going to the pumpkin patch a few days ago in Half Moon Bay with Jonathan. The ocean is only a half hour from us, just over the mountain. There is a lot of coastal agriculture on this stretch of Highway 1, and it’s just gorgeous, despite the dramatic fog! We stopped into Farmer John’s Pumpkin Patch and picked up a red kuri pumpkin (which the farmer said was the sweetest). Slice and bake your pumpkin until soft (350, approx 30 min. depending on size, or microwave 5 min). Scoop out the flesh (discard seeds) and cool. (If you don't have time, you can also just use a can of pumpkin purée.) Combine the pumpkin with a frozen banana, ice, honey, milk (I used almond milk) and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. This is great for breakfast or dessert. To fancy-it-up, you could even add ice cream! Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top before serving.

Happy Halloween!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Beer Floats

Super excited to see The Forest Feast’s Beer Float featured today on Design Sponge! To see more photos, the full recipe and my other variation ideas, click on over to Design Sponge’s Behind The Bar column by Kristina Gill. Happy weekend, Cheers!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast