Triple ginger molasses cookie (Santa's favorite!)

These chewy, sweet but spicy, triple ginger cookies are Santa's favorite (and my Mom's.... what a coincidence!!) There is nothing like the smell of cookies in the oven to bring the whole family to the kitchen and this time round they aren't vegan so even my brothers will join in. 

Follow this recipe, but keep these baking hacks in mind:

• Can't find cheap crystalized ginger? Check the Trader Joes nuts & fruit section 
• Freezing the fresh ginger root makes it much easier to grate, the skin will slide right off
• Refrigerating the dough overnight is KEY, patience is a virtue. 
• Roll the dough balls in turbinado sugar (larger/coarser crystals). Just trust me.

With love and cheer,

Sarah Belle

From head to toe: Holidays on the edge

This is my trendy but approachable, festive but neutral, fancy-ish, sexy-ish and layered up outfit that spans just about any occasion this holiday season. This look proves that jeans deserve an invitation to the party too- give denim a chance and give yourself a break from Spanx. Eat, drink, and be merry!

My  look:

Jacket: Warehouse leather-look biker jacket

Top: Urban Outfitters, similar without shine here

Jeans: Gap, Wide-leg crop high rise jeans

Shoes: Free People, Walk this way clog

Purse: Stella McCartney Falabella (mine is a knockoff people, reality check here)

Nails: OPI, Funny Bunny

Lips: MAC Mehr

Eyes: Urban Decay Naked 3

With love and glimmer,

Sarah Belle