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Cozy Weekends ☕️

✨ Something sparkly + something snacky

Published about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

As we get ready to welcome the new year, I wanted to share two easy little treats you can make for New Year’s Eve.

The sparkling cranberry punch is festive, refreshing, and alcohol-free. You can make most of it ahead of time, just wait to add the ginger ale until you’re ready to serve.

And the potato chip canapés are one of my favourite low-effort appetizers: crisp, salty chips topped with smoked salmon, a little creaminess, and fresh herbs. I imagine they’d be good with champagne, but I rarely drink these days, so if you try it, let me know how it goes!

I'll be ringing in the new year from the comfort of my couch, but I hope you have a wonderful time wherever you are. ✨

Cranberry Punch

This sparkling cranberry punch with ginger ale is easy to make and only has 5 ingredients.

Potato Chip Canapes

Kettle chips topped with a lemon horseradish crème fraîche, smoked salmon, & fresh chives.

Happy New Year to you all!! 🎉

P.S. I’ll be taking a short break from sending this newsletter. Thank you so much for being here this year. Stay tuned for fresh content in 2026.

Thanks for reading! ✨

If you make any of my recipes, I'd appreciate it if you could leave a quick comment and star rating on the blog post. Your review will help others find and enjoy these cozy dishes, too!

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