Mason jars have become such a simple and easy way to serve up individual portions. Here’s an array of hot beverages and trifle desserts sure to tempt your holiday sweet tooth!

Are you an eggnog fan like me? I love it topped with a little whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Mmm! How about a delicious cranberry trifle! These desserts are often too pretty to eat and yet we still manage to make them disappear!

Do you love to make music in the kitchen? What are your favorite kitchen tools? Do you have certain staples in your pantry or spices you cook with more often than others? I enjoy cooking and wanted to create a countertop scene to honor some of the music we create in the kitchen. The heavy metal (grater, colander, can opener), the dynamic duo of oil & vinegar, the spice girls, you get the idea. ;) It was fun pulling these together and then creating sub illustrations that focused on different elements!

My mom is Swedish and this a cookie recipe she made for us when we were kids. They’re delicious! Done in Affinity Designer iPad.

Laddoos or sweet spherical balls made of a variety of things, an integral part of any festivity in Indian subcontinent. Festive mood and festivals is all about sweets and more sweets :) these laddoos can be made of Coconut, Chickpea flour, Wheat flour, Rice puffs, Sesame, Ragi flour, Amaranth and/or Dry fruits

This recipe is another oldie but goodie, I think from an aunt who loved pistachios. Back in the day when Mom entertained frequently, this cake could be quickly put together from what were her pantry staples. The only trick is to use the largest Cool Whip you can find, both to ensure that the frosting isn’t grainy and to have enough for filling and topping. I’ve also served this cake for Easter because the color works so well for that occasion, too.

Holiday Sweets! This pie also taste great with and oatmeal streusel topping in place of a double pie crust. Or, eliminate the pie crust all together and put the filling in a casserole dish, top with streusel and a nice dollop of whip cream!

Tomato soup, noodle soup, tea, espresso and hot chocolate.

A trio of festive, frosty, dressed up Plum(p) Christmas puddings dusted in snow and ready to display on any happy holiday table.

Cinnamon Whiskey and eggnog make a great combination of flavors to enjoy by the fire after all the hard work of trimming the tree is done. This sweet treat if best served chilled with a dash of cinnamon.

I'm crazy for cookies and celebrating Christmas in the Summer season the best combination for me is eating mango & passionfruit sorbet with cookies!