Blog — A Sweet Little Life

A holiday literary themed recipe, this decadent butterbeer pumpkin float based on the Harry Potter books creates a magic all its own.

Recipes, Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaDecember 1, 2021Harry Potter, drinks, recipes, eats, butterbeer, pumpkin, christmas, holidayComment

Plum Puff Pinwheels

These puffed pinwheels stuffed with homemade plum jam are inspired by Anne of Green Gables.

RecipesKaz WeidaSeptember 12, 2021plum, cookies, Anne of Green Gables, Books, recipesComment

Elderflower Honey Lemonade

Inspired by Heidi’s beloved Swiss Alps, this elderflower tonic is sure to lighten your step this spring.

Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaJune 15, 2021craft cocktails, cocktails, lemonade, lemon, honey, elderflower, heidi, Swiss, Alps, tonicComment

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts with Bourbon Maple Vanilla Glaze

Come grab a bite of an old-fashioned classic ripped straight from the pages of Laura Ingles Wilder’s book Farmer Boy

RecipesKaz WeidaJanuary 22, 2021Books, doughnuts, donuts, maple syrup, vanilla, buttermilk, desserts, breakfast, Farmer Boy Comment

Coconut Quarantine Dream Float

Float away on this coconut quarantine dream cocktail

Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaMay 27, 2020craft cocktails, ginger, lime, coconut, floatComment

Ginger & Eggnog Mini Sandwich Cookies

A little spicy and a little sweet, this tiny cookie will keep you from feeling naughty this holiday.

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 25, 2019cookies, eggnog, ginger, holiday, christmasComment

Red Velvet Marshmallows

Get your cup of cheer outfitted with decadent red velvet marshmallows

RecipesKaz WeidaDecember 23, 2019christmas, holidays, marshmallow, red velvetComment

Peach Bellini Twists

Get a quick and easy twist on a handmade classic.

RecipesKaz WeidaOctober 26, 2019jam, pie, pie crust, peach, belliniComment

A Summer Shindig

The best parties focus on food and friends and leave the fancy stuff to someone else.

PartiesKaz WeidaAugust 12, 2019party, summer, sangria, cake, saladComment

Salted Dark Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Ice Cream

This salted dark cocoa ice cream is part cold part cozy and 100% delicious.

RecipesKaz WeidaMay 30, 2019recipes, ice cream, hot coca, marshmallow, dark chocolate Comment

Pistachio Lime & Cardamom Dutch Baby

Lime and cardamom provide a citrus, spicy twist on this traditional dutch baby.

RecipesKaz WeidaFebruary 26, 2019dutch baby, pancakes, brunch, breakfast, cardamom, pistachios, limeComment

Operation Birthday: A Secret Agent Party

We ushered in the teenage years with a bang using this secret agent themed birthday party.

PartiesKaz WeidaJanuary 27, 2019Birthday, birthday party, secret agent, spy, 13th birthday, teen, kid's birthday Comment

Foodie City Guide: Dublin Edition

Come along for the tastes, smells, and sights of the fair city of Dublin

Parenting, LifestyleKaz WeidaJanuary 6, 2019dublin, ireland, Travel, kids, parenting, foodieComment

Naughty & Nice Sangria

Naughty & Nice Sangria combines the best of both worlds in this cup o’ cheer that’s perfect for a little holiday party sipping.

Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaDecember 23, 2018christmas, craft cocktails, sangria, ginger beer, holidayComment

Chai Maple Butter Old-Fashioned

Celebrate the holiday weekend with the fragrant warmth of chai, citrus, bourbon, and maple butter in this Christmas cocktail.

Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaDecember 21, 2018cocktails, old-fashioned, bourbon, booze, maple butter, chai, christmas, holidayComment

Brown Butter & White Chocolate Blondies with Carrot Cake Swirl

These carrot cake brown butter blondies will give pie a run for its money this Thanksgiving.

RecipesKaz WeidaNovember 16, 2018fall, carrot cake, blondies, cookies, ThanksgivingComment

A Very Magical Unicorn Birthday

This unicorn themed birthday party is proof that you can create magic with rainbows and LOTS of glitter.

PartiesKaz WeidaNovember 10, 2018party, Birthday, unicorn, glitter, magic, girls, childrenComment

Foodie Guide: Isle of Skye Edition

What to eat, drink, and do for foodies on Scotland’s Isle of Skye.

LifestyleKaz WeidaOctober 14, 2018scotland, foodie, guide, recommendations, TravelComment

The Black Widow Cocktail

This layered drink, featuring rum and Tequila Rose, packs enough punch to wake the dead.

Craft CocktailsKaz WeidaOctober 5, 2018cocktails, black widow, Halloween, drinks, rum, Tequila Rose, chocolate, Day of the Dead, Dia de los MuertosComment

Foodie City Guide: Edinburgh Edition

If you’re a Harry Potter fan, plan to never ever want to leave Edinburgh.

Lifestyle, ParentingKaz WeidaSeptember 26, 2018edinburgh, Travel, united kingdom, scotland, city, foodie, guide, recommendationsComment

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