Blog - From Scratch with Maria Provenzano

A Toast to New Years Eve Cocktails

nye15 maria provenzano I love New Years Eve! It’s such a good reason to get overdressed and drink cocktails. It’s also a reminder that...

Spiced Powder Puffs Poppers

spiced powder puff poppers Maria Provenzano Who doesn’t love breakfast pastries? These Spiced Powder Puff Poppers are so perfect for the holidays. They look...

Reindeer Food

How cute!? I was trying to figure out what to make for the ugly sweater party we were going to, and when I couldn’t...

DIY Holiday Gift Wrapping

Gift wrapping is one of my favorite ways to craft! I get overly excited to give gifts to people so this time...

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree

Maria Provenzano Cut Your Own Christmas Tree One of my favorite memories of the holiday season growing up was going to the Christmas tree...

Maple Sugar Cinnamon Biscotti

You all know that even though I live on the West Coast that I am a huge supporter of all things Midwest....

Gingerbread Scones

gingerbread scones Gingerbread everything!! I love the smell of gingerbread! The holidays can be crazy, but your life will be so much easier...

Lemon Mustard Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fried Capers

brussels sprouts Maria Provenzano Veggies are making a comeback! For so long they were a hated “health food” which is no longer the case....

Snowy Gift Tags

OK I know that it isn’t Thanksgiving yet BUT I’m already getting excited about Christmas. I’m such a sucker for stationary, ribbon, and gift...

Bridal and Wedding Dress Ornaments

bridal ornament Maria Provenzano Everything about being a bride is glamorous! I loved wearing my wedding dress and veil AND carrying my bouquet! If...

Snowball Cookies

snowball cookies Maria Provenzano There are some cookies that you make all throughout the year… chocolate chip cookies, biscotti, oatmeal cookies… then there are...