How To Make Your Own Honey Mustard!

This post will be short and to the point! Anyone who knows me, will tell you that my favorite condiment is honey mustard! I prefer a sauce that still has the undertone of yellow mustard but the savory and sweet goodness of honey as well. So when I usually buy bottled honey mustard from the grocery store, it can be hit or miss when pairing with something. Additionally, there are usually so many ingredients in those bottles that it alters the taste of food. So while thinking about dinner for the week, I decided that I wanted honey mustard roasted chicken and potatoes! Like most of the dishes I create, I'd never had it before but it sounded divine in theory. Now that I have a basic honey mustard mastered, I'm excited to start exploring this with other types of mustard and expanding my tastes buds!

Ingredients:

• yellow mustard
• honey
• brown sugar

In a small mixing bowl combine 1/2cup of yellow mustard, 4tbsp of honey and 4tbsp of brown sugar. *Note: depending on how you like your honey mustard, you can change the amount of brown sugar and honey to suit your personal taste.* Beat with until all ingredients are blended. Serve as a dipping sauce or use as a marinade! Enjoy :)

Spiced Apple Cider

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 

Though I love any reason to celebrate with family and friends, there is something special about wintertime gatherings that just warms my heart! And speaking of warmth, who wouldn't love a simple drink that helps to keep you warm during this chilly season?! This recipe is a concoction of ideas I got from my Spelman Sister Dyanna over at The High Suite Life, one of my favorite bartenders in DC Jeremy at 1920DC, and some quirkiness of my own. This is a wonderful drink for large groups and functions because it is easy and quick to make. Even when it begins to run low, the re-up process doesn't take long. Plus, it makes everyone feel all warm and fuzzy...which leads to creating all types of hilarious memories. I hope that you all enjoy it as much as we have!

Ingredients:

• 64 fl oz of apple cider (of course purchase more if you're having a large party)
• Jack Daniels Honey
• 2 crisp apples
• vanilla extract
• peppermint extract
• nutmeg

Let's go!
Before adding anything, turn your crockpot on high so that it can begin to warm. Peel your apples and cut them into 1/2 inch chunks. To prevent splashing, I add the apples before the liquid. In your crockpot, add your chopped apples, the entire jug of cider, 3 cups of Jack Daniels Honey, 2 tbsp of vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of peppermint and top with nutmeg. **Now, if you don't have access to a crockpot, combining this on your stove top in a pot works just as well.** Stir occasionally in your crockpot. As it begins to warm, you will be able to smell the yumminess that awaits you!  

Grab a ladle and pour up!