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The Pesto Cheese Blossom is one of our all time favorites!  Not only is it absolutely delicious, it can be made ahead of time and frozen which is great for busy holiday schedules!  We recommend making a few of these at a time so that you can pull them out of the freezer the day before a party and you have an amazing appetizer to bring with you.  Happy cooking!-Pure Modern LivingINGREDIENTS:8 oz. sliced provolone cheese2 - 8 oz. packages cream cheese at room temperature20 pist …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!...Until you get struck down by a nasty cold or flu virus. That really puts a damper on things, doesn’t it?Germs are a real problem this time of year. Not only do germs seem to be everywhere, but you’re likely spending more and more time around larger groups of people who tend to pass germs around like crazy. No one wants to miss out on any of the many festivities this season. So, our advice is to armor yourself against germs as best as you can--and thank …

Betty's Christmas Eggnog is a long standing family tradition around the holidays.  Every year we all look forward to grandma's famous eggnog and this year we wanted to share the recipe with all of you!  Enjoy!-Pure Modern LivingINGREDIENTS:8 large eggs, two separated3/4 cup superfine sugar1/8 tsp. salt2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream2 cups whole milk1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg + more for garnish1 tbs. pure vanilla extractDIRECTIONS:Combine the six whole eggs, …

To some, the holiday season is filled with joy. To others, this season is filled with stress, anxiety, and exhaustion. Which category do you fall under?We hope the first! However, if you find yourself stressed out and totally bogged down every year during November and December, you’re not alone. I’ve got good news for you! There are many things you can do to naturally relieve the unnecessary pressure of the holiday season so you can start enjoying this time of year again! Here are our recommenda …

Lemon Curd and Raspberry Sauce French Toast is one of our favorite holiday recipes!  It is fun to make, festive and delicious and makes for a perfect holiday brunch.  Be sure to give this recipe a try!  Happy cooking!-Pure Modern LivingINGREDIENTS:Bread:12 (11/2 oz) diagonally cut slices of French bread (gluten free if desired)21/2 cups milk1/3 cup sugar1/2 tsp vanilla4 egg whites2 whole eggsLemon Curd:1/2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice6 large egg yolks1 cup organic s …