Monthly Archives: October 2013

French Rose 75

Posted on October 24, 2013 by swellkid recipes

A few months back I posted about a classic cocktail from the early 1900’s.  It is one of the first cocktails that was invented in America called the French 75.  It’s a delicious lemony champagne and gin cocktail, and if … Continue reading →

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A Kidcentric Halloween Party

Posted on October 21, 2013 by swellkid recipes

  One of the best things for me about having kids is being able to make my own childhood fantasies come true.  As a child, it was always very important to me that things in my life were the “way … Continue reading →

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Fig and Ricotta Canapes

Posted on October 15, 2013 by swellkid recipes

This is a gorgeous fall dish to start a dinner party.  The homemade ricotta really makes the dish.  If that’s just not in the cards, then I would substitute mascarpone. 1 french baguette, sliced thinly 1 C. fresh ricotta click … Continue reading →

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Candied Apples

Posted on October 13, 2013 by swellkid recipes

You just bought way more apples than you needed at the farmer’s market this weekend.  You need to make these! cooking spray 2 C. sugar 3/4 C. water 1/2 C. light corn syrup 1 cinnamon stick 10 drops red food … Continue reading →

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