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Nora

Make every celebration a little sweeter with Combine Good Flavors. I share holiday-inspired desserts, festive cocktails, and cozy coffee recipes for national food holidays, Valentine’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, and more. Easy to make, thoughtfully tested, and meant to be enjoyed together.

Strawberry popsicles

Strawberry Month Farewell Party! 🍓

Food and Beverage Holidays Strawberry Month Farewell Party! Hey, my sweet strawberry friend 🍓 Can you believe May is almost over? We have spent the whole month celebrating those juicy little red gems, and I am honestly not quite ready to wave goodbye just yet. So before we turn the page, let’s give National Strawberry Month one final cheerful send-off. Ready for one last berry-sweet celebration? I gathered four strawberry delights to close out the month on the sweetest, sunniest note. Whether...
Matcha chocolate chip cookies

🍪 Chocolate Chips Deserve Their Own Holiday—Let’s Bake!

Food and Beverage Holidays May 15 – National Chocolate Chip Day Hey, chocolate chip buddy 🍪 Today is National Chocolate Chip Day, and I think that’s the perfect excuse to bake something sweet, cozy, and full of melty little pockets of chocolate joy! Whether you’re team soft and chewy or you love a hint of crunch, I’ve gathered a few irresistible bakes to make your kitchen smell like heaven and your coffee breaks extra special. 🥥 Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are...
Mudslide

Espresso, Cold Brew, and Birthday Sparkle

Today's good mood is sponsored by Coffee Hi my coffee friend ☕🍸, Guess what? It’s World Cocktail Day, and also my birthday! 🎉 So for my coffee people, I could not just send any cocktail list. Oh no. Today calls for coffee cocktails. This year’s birthday has two matching numbers, which sounds less like an age and more like a tiny secret code from the coffee gods. So I’m not counting candles today. I’m counting espresso shots, cold brew pours, creamy swirls, and those glorious little moments...
Peach Bellini

World Cocktail Day, Birthday Sparkle, and a Glass for You

Food and Beverage Holidays May 13th - World Cocktail Day (and my birthday!) Hi party friend! 🥂 Guess what? It’s World Cocktail Day, and also my birthday! 🎉 So, of course, I had to pull together a little cocktail celebration for us. This year’s birthday has two matching numbers, which sounds less like an age and more like a secret little cocktail code. So instead of counting candles, I’m counting bubbles, citrus slices, pretty glasses, and the kind of drinks that make an ordinary day feel a...
strawberries and cream

🍓 Strawberries + Cream = A Dreamy Spoonful of Joy

Food and Beverage Holidays May 21st - National Strawberries & Cream Day Hello again, lovely 💗 Today is National Strawberries & Cream Day, and really, could there be a sweeter little celebration? Strawberries and cream are one of those dreamy combinations that never need much fuss. Fresh berries, soft creaminess, a spoon in hand, and suddenly the day feels a little brighter. Simple, pretty, and full of that early-summer charm I love so much. Ready for a little berry-sweet treat? 🍓 Easy...
Vanilla latte

A little vanilla latte magic for your next coffee break ☕️

Today's good mood is sponsored by Coffee Hi, my coffee friend, My newest coffee recipe is live, and it is such a lovely one: a smooth, cozy homemade vanilla latte that brings that quiet café feeling right into your own kitchen. There is something so comforting about vanilla and coffee together. The soft sweetness, the warm milk, the rich espresso underneath. It feels simple at first, but when everything is balanced just right, it becomes one of those small coffee rituals that makes the whole...
Marbled Heart Cookies

💕 Mother’s Day Treats from the Heart (And the Kitchen!)

Food and Beverage Holidays May 10th - Mother's Day Hi Love 💕 I’m popping into your inbox a few days early on purpose—because I know how busy life can get, and I wanted to make sure you had plenty of time to plan something sweet for Mother’s Day. Whether you’re baking for your mama, your grandma, your favorite mom friend—or treating yourself (yes please!)—these recipes are full of love, comfort, and little moments that say you matter so much. 💕 🌸 Marbled Heart Cookies Soft, buttery, and full...
Campari Mimosa

May the Fourth Be Sunny 🍊✨

Food and Beverage Holidays May 4th - National Orange Juice Day Hi you sunshine! ☀️🍓 May the Force be with you — and may your glass be filled with something bright and citrusy today! Because today we get to double-celebrate: May 4th is National Orange Juice Day, and we’re still deep in the sweet, juicy joy of National Strawberry Month. So today I gathered a few bright orange recipes, sparkling citrusy sips, and extra strawberry treats to keep the sweetness flowing. Get ready for sunshine in...
strawberry syrup

🍓 Sweeten Your May with Juicy Updates: Celebrating National Strawberry Month! 🌸

Food and Beverage Holidays May is National Strawberry Month Hello Reader, May is here, and that means two very happy things in my little kitchen: it is National Strawberry Month, and it is also my birthday month! So naturally, I thought we should celebrate with strawberries. Lots of them. Over the next few weeks, I will be sending you a little strawberry sweetness every Tuesday, with fruity recipes for cocktails, desserts, and simple homemade treats that taste like the first sunny days of the...
White Chocolate Raspberry Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate—let’s celebrate Oatmeal Cookie Day! 🍪✨

Food and Beverage Holidays April 30th - National Oatmeal Cookie Day Hi friend, Can we take a moment to appreciate oatmeal cookies?Chewy. Comforting. A little bit wholesome. And if you add chocolate? Absolute perfection. 😍 April 30th is National Oatmeal Cookie Day, and I couldn’t let it pass without sharing a few of my coziest cookie recipes with you—straight from my kitchen to yours. Whether you’re in the mood for melty chocolate chips, something a little fruity and indulgent, or a simple...