DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

 Need some great handmade Christmas gifts that won’t break the bank?  Today’s project is an adorable, virtually free Christmas ornament made from an aluminum can.  I was recently gifted a cute coke can angel, and of course had to hack it.  I came up with a template, which you can download and cut out to trace onto a can.  The smaller winged angel takes only one can, no glue, and is easy to make!  The version with the larger wings takes 2 cans, this  Sizzix Angel Wings die , and super glue. SUPPLIES: 12 oz Soda Can Large Beads for head Seed Beads for Halo Craft Wire 20 Gauge Wire Cutter Jewelry Pliers Scissors for cutting Aluminum Angel template Sharpie Craft knife Needle Tool or Bead Reamer Masking Tape (optional) Tutorial: For the larger wings, Cut out the template without the wings, fold can into cone shape then super glue larger wings onto back of angel. To string your ornament for hanging on your tree, l...

White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Mousse with Peppermint Snow White chocolate, refreshing peppermint, cream cheese and whipped cream combine for a rich, light textured dessert for the holidays. This creamy mousse, piped into two-ounce ramekins, is a small indulgence that’s big on taste and satisfaction. Just enough to satisfy the end-of-dinner sweet tooth following a holiday meal. Sweet temptations seem to be everywhere this time of year. If you eat healthy most of the time, a little splurge won’t have a big impact. After all, eating is not purely about calories and nutrition; it’s also about enjoyment and celebration. You just have to be smart about it. White chocolate mousse is a standard for my catered holiday parties. It’s always a hit. My recipe tasted great, but I wanted something a little more stiff for piping. A friend and fellow personal chef,  Deb Spangler , gave me the idea to add cream cheese for body. It was just what it needed. Next, I was r...