Welcome to Combine Good Flavors!
hey there!
I'm Nora!
This is where holidays, sweet treats, festive cocktails, and specialty coffee all come together. From Valentine's Day to Christmas (and every quirky national food holiday in between), you'll find recipes here that make everyday moments worth celebrating.
Whether it's a decadent Bundt cake, a tray of cookies, a sparkling cocktail, or the perfect cup of coffee, I believe there's always a reason to raise a glass and enjoy something delicious.
Why I Started This Blog
Growing up in Austria, my family never needed much of an excuse to celebrate. Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, and even our name days (mine's on February 21st 😉) were reasons to gather, bake, and share drinks together. Those traditions inspired me to create a space where festive recipes live all year long.
That's how Combine Good Flavors was born. First as a sweet & boozy recipe blog, and now, with the merge of my coffee blog Coffee with Nora, which will take place in January 2026, it's also a home for coffee lovers everywhere.
Coffee With Nora Joins the Party
Alongside cakes and cocktails, you'll now find:
- Coffee Brewing Guides - from pour-over to French press to cold brew, written with my SCA certifications and coffee professional background.
- Coffee Drinks & Cocktails - think seasonal lattes, coffee tonics, Espresso Martinis, and more.
- Tips & Tools - practical guides to help you brew like a barista at home.
Coffee has always been a big part of my life, and now it officially has a permanent place here on Combine Good Flavors.
What You'll Find Here
Every week, new recipes and guides to inspire your celebrations:
- 🎂 Sweet bakes: cakes, cookies, desserts, and chocolate treats
- 🍸 Boozy delights: cocktails, holiday drinks, and liqueurs
- ☕ Coffee love: brewing guides, coffee cocktails, and seasonal coffee recipes
- 🎉 Food holiday fun: from National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day to Vodka Day, I'll help you celebrate in style
Explore them all in the Recipe Index.
Readers Favorites
- Banana Oatmeal Muffins {3 ingredients} {no sugar}
- Gin and Tonic with Lemon
- Delicious 6 Egg White Chocolate Cake
- The Perfect Blueberry Topping for Cheesecake
- Quick & Easy Apricot Compote
- Crispy Sugar Cookies
- How to make a delicious homemade Advocaat egg liqueur
- Lovely Lavender Spritz Cocktail
- Sweet & Smooth: The Best Vanilla Vodkas to Try
- KitchenAid Lemon Sorbet Recipe
Celebrate With Me
I believe every day deserves a little magic, whether it's Christmas cookies, a summer cocktail, or a quiet morning coffee ritual. That's why I also wrote two Christmas cookbooks to make the season extra special:
- 🎄 Christmas Dinner Cookbook - 24 festive recipes for a magical holiday table
- 🍪 Christmas Cookiebook - full of Austrian favorites and global cookie traditions
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And if there's a recipe, coffee brewing question, or holiday you'd love me to cover, just get in touch! I'm always happy to hear from you.
So, tell me… what are we celebrating (or brewing) today? ☕🥂
xoxo Nora