Live Life Deliciously

Delicious Gatherings | December Book Club

She’s done it again! Tara Teaspoon, author of “Live Life Deliciously”, has released a beautiful new cookbook, just in time for the holidays, “Delicious Gatherings, Recipes to Celebrate Together,” is available now!

This is another splendid offering from Tara, and just like her previous hard-bound volume, offers a multitude of delicious sides, mains, and deserts (with plenty of appetizers, dips, and breads to round it out) so you never again find yourself saying,“What in the world am I going to make?!” There are full-course menus for memorable gatherings (including breakfasts and brunches) that you are going to thank her for over and over!

After two years of distancing, we’ve all built up an appetite for togetherness and good eats! Tara Teaspoon, (real name, Tara Bench,) helps you sate both hungers with recipes for elevated everyday meals and special holidays, plus helpful tips and how-to’s. They say this cookbook aims to bring “joy, flair, and amazing taste” to all your get-togethers, and I wholeheartedly agree with the statement!

From Sunday suppers and weeknight family meals to elaborate buffets for bigger crowds and holiday celebrations, Tara’s recipes include delicious showstoppers and unique takes on comforting classics. I’m especially intrigued with the Roast Carrots with Lemon Feta Dip (yum!) and the fancy-looking (but relatively easy) Spinach and Artichoke Tarte Soleil featured on the cover.

One of the things that I really appreciate about Tara’s take on things is her encouragement to make each recipe your own, often providing suggestions for substitutions, and always with a “have at it!” attitude!

I hope you find yourself in the company of family and friends this holiday season, and hope you’ll find a seat at the table for Tara Teaspoon’s “Delicious Gatherings.”

Order your copy: DELICIOUS GATHERINGS

My 12 Stockings of Christmas 2022

Ho Ho Ho… and off we go! The holidays have arrived, and so has my annual 12 Stockings of Christmas Sweepstakes!

I’ve gathered a great big pile of presents to stuff my great big Christmas stockings with and I’ll be gifting them away to 12 lucky winners again this year!

Be listening to my radio program each and every night between November 23rd and December 21st, when I’ll share the KEY WORDS needed to enter. You can text the KEY WORD to 48484 or enter on the ENTRY PAGE. (Hint: If you miss the KEY WORD, you can always use the word STOCKING.)

You can enter once a day. Tell all your family and friends about it too!

I’m so grateful to my sponsors for these wonderful products. When I fall in love with something I can’t wait to pass it along to my listeners.

Here’s a run-down of everything in the prize bundle this year. Good luck my friends!




Balsam Hill is the leading retailer of highly realistic artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor for a good reason, their products are incredible! Gifts from Balsam Hill are one of my favorites to give away in my 12 Stockings.

This year it’s a bright and beautiful wreath from their Outdoor Lit Poinsettia Celebration Foliage collection.

Its vibrant color is enhanced with the soft glow of LED lights nestled between the blossoms to brighten up your winter nights.

In addition to their wide selection of astonishing realistic faux Christmas trees, Balsam Hill has breathtakingly beautiful ornament sets, gorgeous greenery, flickering flameless candles, and timeless home décor (for every season.)

Visit Balsam Hill where you’ll find gifts for yourself
and everyone else on your list!

Customers will be able to save up to 50% + Free Shipping from October 25th through December 6th!


Laura Geller Beauty is designed for mature women but worn and loved by women of all ages! Nearly every product in my make-up bag is by Laura Geller. I don’t know how I ever got by without her amazing Spackle Primers!

Laura Geller shows up in my 12 Stockings with a travel ready The Best of the Best Baked Full Face Basics make-up palette.

It features Oyster, Sunstone & Almond Baked Eyeshadows, Tahitian Glow Baked Body Frosting, Portofino and Vanilla Baked Original Highlighters, and Pink Buttercream Baked Blush-N-Brighten. Everything you need for every-day and in a convenient on-the-go palette!

I had the privilege of talking to Laura on my podcast, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah, earlier this year. She shared her personal story with me and I heard about all the ways her company supports women and gives back to the community. So fascinating!

For sumptuous stocking stuffers and substantial under-the-tree gifts,
visit Laura Geller Beauty!

Use the promo code LAURA25 for 25% off your order.
I promise you’re going to want to order a little something for yourself too!


Kelly Clarkson dropped her Christmas album during the holidays last year and the spunky single, “Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You),” became an instant favorite!

This year we’re hearing more of another, “Santa Can’t You Hear Me,” with Arianna Grande.  I love every track on this sensational album!

I’m psyched to add autographed copies of “When Christmas Comes Around”to my gift-away bundles!

Says Kelly: "We are probably all in very different places emotionally ‘when Christmas comes around.’ Some consumed with a new love, some reminded of loss, some with optimism, others for much deserved time away from the chaos our work lives can sometimes bring us. I wanted everyone to be able to connect to a message on this album. While change can be unpredictable there is no better time of year to breathe hope into one’s life and let possibility wander.” .

Add some extra joy to your holiday season with
“When Christmas Comes Around”


LAMO Footwear has been in business for nearly 3 decades and has cozy, comfy footwear for every member of your family. I’ve purchased countless pairs for my grown kids and grandkids, and I know you’re going to love yours!

Instead of putting this gift in my stockings, I might put my stockings in them; It’s a pair of LAMO’s!

You get to choose from their full collection of comfortable stylish sneakers, slippers, mocs, house-shoes and more.

LAMO Footwear is known for giving back; they continue to develop partnerships at the local and national levels, including the donation of footwear to Soles4Souls, and I’m grateful to them for that.

When you visit LAMO Footwear,

promo code LAMO25 will get you 25% off your order


Aaaack! The Backstreet Boys are back with “A Very Backstreet Christmas”! Fans have been waiting for this album for years and they do not disappoint!

It includes timeless holiday classics such as “Last Christmas,” “ White Christmas,” and “Silent Night,” plus three all new original holiday tunes, “Christmas In New York,” “Together,” and “Happy Days.”

I’m dropping in autographed “A Very Backstreet Christmas” CD’s in all 12 prize piles!

The award-winning group (that’s sold over 130 million albums) just finished touring and are giving us all an extra special gift this year - their first Christmas album ever!

It’s available in all the standard formats, and various exclusive formats as well  (including limited edition red vinyl).  So you’ll find something perfect for every Backstreet Boy’s fan in your life.

The boys are back with “A Very Backstreet Christmas”!


Pentatonix has done it again! They’ve added a new holiday album to their growing collection, “Holidays Around The World”.

One good turn deserves another, so I’m adding autographed copies of “Holidays Around the World” to my already-bursting 12 Stockings!

Their hauntingly beautiful harmonies send shivers up my spine, and while I love everything they perform, I think their sound is just so perfectly suited to Christmas music.

There are some wonderful surprises on the album like the super fun “Kid on Christmas”, feat. Meghan Trainor. This one will put a HUGE smile on everyone’s face! There’s both classics (“Jingle Bells”, and, “Last Christmas”, feat. HIKAKIN & SEIKIN), as well as new originals (“Star on Top” ). I’m not even going to try to pick a favorite!

“Holidays Around The World”
will slide into stockings of all those on the NICE list so easily!

 Catch them in concert if you can www.ptxofficial.com it will be a night to remember!


I love to be messing about in the kitchen with my family and encourage you to make some messes - delicious messes - by cooking with your family too!

To help with ideas, I’m slipping one of my favorite cookbooks, “Live Life Deliciously,” by Tara Teaspoon, into my towering stack of prizes.

Tara shares more than 120 delicious show-stopping recipes in this large, hardcover book. Easy ones for family fun, and those designed to wow guests taking on classic recipes and including innovative entertaining ideas.

Her helpful tips are designed to encourage cooks to enjoy their time in the kitchen and incorporate new flavors, ingredients, and comforting-but-elevated meal ideas into their everyday cooking.

“Live Life Deliciously” with Tara Teaspoon!

(Tara’s newest cookbook, “Delicious Gatherings” is my December book club selection.
Both are perfect for the cook on your Christmas list!)


When life gets tough, or there’s reason to celebrate… When the day is fresh and new, or dragging along. Whatever the moment or the mood, my motto is DRINK TEA! It calms, it soothes, it invigorates, it hydrates. I hope you agree.

Because I’m also including a gorgeous big chest of Bigelow Tea to my well-stocked stockings!

They have so many great blends in addition to my favorite, Constant Comment, the original recipe that started it all (available in decaf too)! To this day it’s still a family secret, blended only by someone with the Bigelow last name. 

Check out Bigelow’s Benefit line too. Teas that are about everyday wellness in body and spirit. And, try Bigelow’s new Botanicals Cold Water Infusion, a new way to love your water.

Bigelow has a tea for everything and everyone!


Brown & Haley Confectioners make every batch of Almond ROCA candy with rich creamy butter, California almonds, and the best quality chocolate!

You know my 12 Stockings of Christmas just aren’t complete until I’ve added a selection of Almond ROCA candies, the sweetest gift of all! 

Almond ROCA is a Christmas tradition from my childhood that I look forward to repeating every year.

Classic Almond, Cashew, Dark Chocolate (or Extra Dark), Sea Salt Caramel, Peppermint, or Mocha ROCA… they are all rich and delicious! Everyone should try ROCA bites too, they’re perfect for snacking - and dessert making!

This holiday season continue an old tradition or begin a new one
with the sweet treat of Almond ROCA.