NYE segment on Channel 7....a Savvy Soiree' indeed :)

Merry Christmas....and Happy New Year while I'm at it ;)  This morning I was featured in a NYE segment on Channel 7.  ANCHOR FREE.  Yep, they trusted me to run the show on my own.  It was a wee bit hectic giving that they were awaiting breaking news and had to switch things up a bit and use a hand held camera and a host of other things that made me a little more nervous than usual.  But, I think I pulled it off ;)  More than anything I ran out of breath near the end because I'm so used to having a anchor to banter with and I get a chance to take a breath and think of my next point of interest.  But, I will say this---HOW FUN it was to be on my own with all the anchors watching me do my thing.

If you didn't have a chance to catch me bright and early (6am!) here are a few pics and recipes from the segment.  If you did catch me live, yippie for you for waking up so darn early :)  I hope you had a beautiful and bountiful Christmas morning AND I hope you enjoyed my segment.

Merry Christmas, and have a happy New Year!

OH!  And check me out tomorrow, December 26th at 8am (channel 7) for a simple and easy tailgate segment!

Click here to view the segment that aired on Channel 7 over the holiday!

Horns, Hats & Noisemakers.... and  DIY Confetti/Noise Maker Favor Bags

Countdown Candle Centerpiece

Elegant NYE Buffet with Holiday Ham, Crudite' with Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Housepitalities Time Square-Tini with Lollipop Garnish

Re-purposed bulbs and spray prainted branches...OH and dressed up Rice Pudding :)

Happy New Year!

Housepitalities Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe

• 1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach- drained
• 1 can of artichoke hearts in water, chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, grated into mixture
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½  teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Stir ingredients together and serve!  To serve hot, top with more grated parmesan and bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.  Serve with bread and veggies.

Housepitalities Rice Pudding Recipe

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2/3 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup almond slivers
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 orange, zested
• Sprinkle with nutmeg

Directions

Add rice, condensed milk, almonds, cherries, and heavy cream to a bowl. Stir in the vanilla and orange zest. Bake in a 9” baking dish at 325 degrees for about 35 minutes. Spoon pudding into individual bowls and sprinkle with nutmeg, garnish with almonds. Serve warm or cold.

Housepitalities Times Square-Tini

1 ounce Vodka

1 ounce Blue Curacao

4 ounces lemonade

Directions

In a cocktail shaker add vodka, lemonade and Blue Curacao to a handful of ice.  Shake and serve in martini glass.  Garnish with a lollipop.  *Lollipop symbolizes the ball that drops at midnight in Times Square on NYE J