Happiness is Homemade #614

In this post – persimmon vinaigrette, coconut cilantro chicken with Thai peanut sauce, a Pop Tart gingerbread house, Christmas pretzel bites, and an easy honeycomb candy recipe.

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

This month we are being hosted by Esme of Esme Salon. She has picked out some wonderful links from last week’s party for you to enjoy. Here’s a message from Esme:

Welcome to Happiness is Homemade!

And now that December is here, get ready for all the Christmas and Festive fun! I am sure you have some amazing posts lined up as we count down to Christmas, and we can’t wait to see the creativity and holiday magic you’ll be sharing with us here at HIH.

It’s Esmé, from EsmeSalon. Around here, I love sharing a mix of healthy recipes and the occasional not-so-healthy treat, because honestly, life just tastes better with a little balance. I hope you’ll enjoy exploring the flavors from around the world that we’ve cooked up for you, and maybe even try a few in your own kitchen!

Every week at Happiness is Homemade, we round up our favorite ideas and projects from the previous party, featuring everything from mouthwatering recipes to clever crafts and gorgeous home decor, and much more. It’s always such a joy to see the creativity this community brings to the table!

Thank you for visiting, linking up, sharing, and spreading the love around by commenting and visiting other blogs.

Posts that stood out for me from last week. Wish I could list all, but let’s stick to 5 only.

Melynda from Scratch Made Food! & DIY Homemade Household
Sweeten up your day, and your salads, with this bright and cozy persimmon vinaigrette: A little fruity, a little tangy, and totally easy to whip up. Makes even plain greens feel like a treat

Estelle from Homemade on a Weeknight
Craving a cozy dinner with big flavor? This creamy coconut-cilantro chicken drizzled in Thai peanut sauce is a perfect hug-in-a-bowl, quick, cozy, and totally crave-worthy.

Heidi from Building our Hive
Who says gingerbread houses need gingerbread? Build a holiday house straight from Pop-Tarts, all you need is frosting, candy, and a little imagination!
Kids and grown-ups alike can join in decorating this sweet, crunchy house, bonus: you can nibble as you go.

Crystal from Crystal & Co
Ready for a snack that’s salty, sweet, and disappear-instantly? These Christmas Pretzel Bites are melt-in-your-mouth little treats that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds!

Cindy from Seasonal and Holiday Recipe Exchange
Ready for a candy that’s crunchy, sweet, and totally magical to make? This easy honeycomb candy puffs up like sponge and tastes even better with a chocolate (or butterscotch) dip and colorful sprinkles.

On to the Party!

Thank you for joining us this week, whether you are a blogger sharing your latest posts OR a reader enjoying all the inspirational shares! Don’t forget to drop by and say hello to all our hostesses, they always appreciate your visit! Here are all of our hostesses at Happiness Is Homemade!

This party is published on 6 different blogs so, bloggers, the posts you share get lots of exposure! Many thanks to our hosting blogs for giving us all this opportunity every week!

Linda @ A Labour of Life

Sinea @ Ducks ‘n a Row

Beverly @ Eclectic Red Barn

Katie @ Love My Messy Messy Mess

Susan @ From The Bay To The Beach

Esme @ Esme Salon

Would you like to be a part of Happiness Is Homemade? We are looking for hostesses to join our team. If you are interested, please email any one of the Happiness Is Homemade hostesses and let them know. We would love to have you join our party.