Christmas Day 2017

Christmas Day 2017 by krista-lenaem featuring a kendra scott necklace

Cinnamon Honey Butter

Friends! One of the best things I made over the Thanksgiving Holiday was Cinnamon Honey Butter. Have you ever made an infused butter? This was my first time but I can tell you it will not be my last. I have been scouring pinterest for other recipes to try! This is SO easy to make and it taste's DELICIOUS! Also this pairs so well with THIS bread recipe. 

Cinnamon Honey Butter: 

1/4 cup Powder Sugar

1/4 cup Honey

2 Sticks of Butter

1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon 

Let your Butter sit until it reaches room temperature. 

Add your Butter, Honey, Powdered Sugar, and Cinnamon to a bowl and mix until evenly combined. 

Refrigerate for 4 hours. 

Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before serving! 

I hope you enjoy this as much as we did! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista 

Christmas Eve 2017

Christmas Eve 2017 by krista-lenaem featuring Lands' End

Hello sweet friends! Happy Monday, can you believe that a Christmas Eve is 2 weeks away! I love this time of year, but it always seems to fly bye. Today I’m sharing some looks for your Christmas Eve! Whether that be hanging with family, heading to church, or keeping it low key at home!



Have the BEST day!

Krista 

Wild Rice Soup

Cold Winter nights call for hot soup. As a Midwest girl when those temps start to drop I find myself making more soups and stews. One if my favorites is Chicken Wild Rice Soup. I love the how easy this is to make since its all done in the crock pot. I throw everything in before  I leave for work and when I get home it just needs a few last minute touches and its ready to go! 

Wild Rice Soup: 

3 Stalks of Celery Chopped 

1 Large Onion Chopped 

4 Carrot Sticks Chopped 

1 Cup of Wild Rice 

2 Chicken Breasts 

6 Cups of Chicken Broth 

1/2 Cup of Butter 

3/4 Cup of Flour 

2 Cups Milk 

1 Teaspoon of Dried Sage

1 Teaspoon of Thyme 

Salt and Pepper to Taste

In your Crock Pot place your chicken, wild rice, celery, carrots, onion, and herbs. Pour in your  chicken stock and cook on low for 6-8 hours or 3-4 on high. 

Once your soup is cooked remove the chicken and shred then add it back into your crock pot. 

Take your butter and melt it in a pot, once melted add in your flour and whisk together. Slowly start to add in your milk until it is thick. 

Pour your mild, butter, and flour mixture into the crock pot and stir it together. Let this cook another 30 minutes and enjoy! 

This pairs so well with this bread. 

Enjoy! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista 

Christmas Wish List 2017

Hello Sweet friends, today I am sharing my Holiday wish list with you! Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. I especially love giving my family and friends gift. I take everything into consideration when  I am shopping for them. What will they love? Is there anything that I can to do to make this extra special? Have they dropped any hints on what they may want? I always want to give them the best gift I can. I do know that Christmas is about SO much more than gifts, but it's fun to shop, wrap and share with others.


Today I am sharing my wish list. Some of these things are definitely dream gift and I do not expect them, but its fun to share!

Christmas Wish List 2017 by krista-lenaem featuring a chunky throw




What are some of the things are your wist list?


Have the BEST Day! 


Krista 

Gift Guide Beauty

Gift Guide Beauty by krista-lenaem


Brow Kit // Wet Brush // Mask 1// Mask 2// Essie Nails
Makeup Bag // Brush Set// Bronzer// BEST Eyeliner
Highlight Brick // Contour Palette // Mascara
Micellar Water // Lips Face Spray



Friends!!! Can you believe we are working on Christmas gift guides! Today I am sharing my first gift guide and it's for the beauty guru of your Group! These are products that I use daily and LOVE and I know that whoever your buying for will love them too!!



Have the BEST day! 

Krista 

Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Hello Sweet friends! Monday's post is brought to you by a weekend of baking! I love to cook. It's a fun way to be creative and bring people together! This last weekend I had my nieces over and we decided to bake up a treat! With Fall here apples are in season and they are a sweet treat when you add a little cinnamon! My apple cake bars and cream cheese icing are the perfect treat for a crisp fall night! 

Apple Spice Cake: 

2 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed  brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 tablespoon of  vanilla extract

1 cup milk

2  apples, finely chopped

Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees 

1. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and allspice. Set aside.

2. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, brown sugar, and sugar until light and fluffy. 

3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla.

4. Add the flour in 3 portions, alternating with 2 portions of milk. Mix just until combined. Stir in the apples.

5. Pour batter into a 9 x 13 pan and smooth out.

6. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until a pick inserted into the center comes out clean

7. Let it the cake completely cool before you frost! 

Cream Cheese Icing: 

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. On low speed mix together your cream cheese and butter until combined. 

2. Slowly add in your confectioner's sugar

3. Add in your vanilla extract

Once this is all combines it's time to frost your cake and cut into bar size's! 

I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 

What are some of your favorite fall recipes? Share them with my in the comments below! 

Have the BEST day! 

Krista