Although Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, I’m more of the staying-in type when it comes to this particular holiday. For starters, I don’t love waiting in a long line for a restaurant. Actually, that’s 90% of the reason I stay in on Valentine’s Day.…
Here at Lily & Val, we’re all about taking something simple (like a cupcake) and doing something small to elevate it. I present your new favorite way to top anything – candied rose petals. Cupcakes have a special place in my heart. Not because…
One resolution on my list this year is to eat meals that make me feel my best. A book that has been crucial in this change is called “Go With Your Gut” by Robyn Youkilis. Robyn provides delicious, healthy recipes but also information about…
I’m a big fan of creating experiences that make the simple things feel special. It’s one of our core values at Lily & Val – treasuring the simple things in life. For me, coffee has become a simple ritual that can truly make my…
If you’ve waited until today to figure out a gift for that coworker, new friend or great aunt, look no further! We’ve got you covered. This easy and unbelievably creamy hot chocolate mix was gifted last minute to my great aunt on a previous Christmas and she loved…
This is one of my favorite times of year to be in the kitchen. The flavors, the smells- so many are tied to a memory, and that’s one of many reasons I love baking up Christmas treats! Anything with peppermint immediately takes me to…
Remember making salt dough ornaments as a kid? My aunt always had a Christmas craft for the cousins to do during the holidays – many of which involved making ornaments. One year we painted glass bulbs but the next we were only given baked…
Every year it seems our family holiday get-togethers change- whether it’s the location, the people or whether we celebrate on the actual holiday. I look forward to this time of year but prepare myself for the new environments or traditions that my fast-growing family produces. The…
With so many Keepsake Kitchen Diaries finding their way into the homes of our customers, we love to see them cherished and filled with your family recipes. Even more, we love hearing your special memories, moments, and the stories behind the dishes you hold…
With so many Keepsake Kitchen Diaries finding their way into the homes of our customers, we love to see them cherished and filled with your family recipes. Even more, we love hearing your special memories, moments, and the stories behind the dishes you hold…
