Strawberries

I imagine this close to Valentines Day, strawberry sales go up. They seem to be very popular on this holiday.

Here are some strawberry finds!

I could not have this post with out some yummy Marshmallows.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CondimentiumChef




These chocolate covered strawberries look too beautiful to eat!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetAverys




Macarons are very elegant! These look lovely!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetsarahpatisserie




These look SO yummy! I want to reach into the computer and eat them.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmedeosBakery





And of course, Chocolate covered Marshmallows. These are one of my all time favs!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FluffItMarshmallows





I totally need to try these! They look amazing!!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Lushleys






Strawberry Lollipops are a must for any strawberry collections!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/asecretforest





these are SUPER cute!!!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetestThingDesigns




I can totally imagine sitting by the fire sipping this tea. Very romantic!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeftysTeaParlor






These apples look just beautiful AND tasty!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BigBearChocolates





All these strawberry goodies are making me hungry! I need to go find some strawberries!

My Nutty Valentine

I recently ordered nuts from a friend of mine. She has inspired this post. Her praline pecans were to die for!! Very addicting!!!

Ok- these are not what I ordered this time, but I had them at Christmas and they are SO good!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaSpice



I don't normal post 2 items from one shop, but I have to share these - they are completely ADDICTING!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LaSpice




I love all nut butters!!! They do nothing to help my diet, but they are one of my favorite ways to eat nuts!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ingrEATients

Another amazingly wonderful way to eat nuts is brittle!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmedeosBakery



Who doesn't like a little spice now and then? These look fantastic!!

2/8/14 - I would like to add that I have just tried these. They ARE fanbulous and REALLY REALLY spicy!!! We just LOVE them!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpicedInfusions



What a yummy and good snack!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHealthyNut




Nuts and fruit is wonderful combo!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Chummms




Smokey is good too! I love nuts!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinysSmokehouse




I love this packaging and her labels. Plus her product looks scrumptious!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AllOutNuts



I have to go make peanut butter cookies, which won't help my diet, but now I am craving nuts!!!

Monday on Fire

There are many fabulous treasuries on Etsy today promoting spicy foods. It inspired me to do the same here!!! There are a lot of AMAZING items out there!!

This jelly looks amazing and the name is incredible!!! I love it! Plus there are pretty local to me!

Check them out at https://www.etsy.com/shop/GuyotFamilyFarms



Need something sweet and spicy and crunchy... check out

https://www.etsy.com/shop/EpicEdibles




One of my favorite treats is spicy chocolate...fudge is always good from

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomNomNomFudge




I think I am in heaven! This shop has some amazing spices!!!! I can't wait to place an order!
Check out the ghost pepper salt - Oh My goodness!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldTownSpiceShop





I am on a huge soup/chili kick right now and this sounds incredible!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SimpleHomeGoodness





This makes me crave some yummy Italian food!!This shop has some awesome items!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AltaCucina




I love a good cocktail!! This would be so yummy!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSpanishTin




I am definitely a jerky addict!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeezersBistro



Mexican chocolate has got to be one of the greatest things ever!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChocolateGecko




Spicy cheese - GOOD!!!! :)
https://www.etsy.com/shop/aprilsbeercheese




And last but not least, the one thing you can not leave out when talking about spicy

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HowlingWolfSauces




I am crazy hungry now, so I need to go make dinner!

TTYL

2014

The new year is upon us. A new year is a time to start fresh, make changes and improve upon things.

My business has grown so much this year. I went from a few sales a year to several sales a month. I reached 100 sales this year, which is huge for me.

I plan to grow it even more in the new year.

How you may ask???

I have networked with some new people who have connections and are will to mentor me.

I have booked a commercial kitchen and plan on finally getting into the local farmers markets.

I am working on my own website. I have a few items on Storenvy, but I am not sure how that will go. It doesn't seem to be very handmade.

I have new marketing strategies in place. I plan on promoting being made local and focusing on some new marketing techniques. I am working on being more active on Etsy. I am a leader on 2 teams.

I want to help more small business succeed and learn the ropes. I have been fortunate to have so many people to go to for help and guidance. I want to be there for people.

Now, I want to know what you are doing in the new year!!!

New Years Eve

Now that Christmas is over, it's time to start planning your New Years Eve. Our house hold likes to have Chinese food and watch old movies. This year is Elvis.

A staple of the holiday is champagne.



Lollipops are a super yummy treat. These are found at
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BOSSGirlsInc



These cute toppers are found at - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetToppersbyDari



Tea is always a yummy treat! you can find this at - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpecialTeaandSpiceCo



Who can resist chocolate? Find these at - https://www.etsy.com/shop/denisesdelectables



And there is fudge -Oh YUM! This is from https://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelofthelion



This is one of my favorite kinds of candy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherrieCoreDesigns



This is such a wonderful idea! I want to try it in my champagne!
Get these at -
https://www.etsy.com/shop/trio3



Cupcakes are a wonderful thing!!!! These are from
https://www.etsy.com/shop/cacaobakery



These look amazing! I want to lick my screen!
Get them at - https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrobleFarms



More beautiful cupcakes! These are too pretty to leave out!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AwesomeCupcake




White truffles - yum! These are from - https://www.etsy.com/shop/Isabellys

Ok- all this talk of champagne makes me want a little something. :) See you all later!

Christmas/Holiday cookies

My last post excluded cookies, so this post is ALL about the cookies!!! :)

There are so many incredible cookies to choose from. I want to eat them all!!!


these are SO cute from...
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DashSplashSprinkle




I just love these from ...

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HappyLorisBaking



I just adore snowmen!! I have them all over the house!

these are from
she has several cute choices for the holidays!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetRoseCookies




these are just amazing! The detail is just fabulous!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CookieBarn




My son is a train fanatic, so these had to make my post!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/YouandMeConfections



These are just beautiful!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SugaryCharm




These reindeer are just too cute and fun!!! :)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TrufflePopShoppe



Santa cookies are a must!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BoomCookies



These are so pretty!!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnnPotterBaking



Just LOVE these!!!!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/parchmentcookies




Ok- I have to stop or this post will go on forever!!!

Happy Holidays!!