I like to make special cocktails for holidays. You know, something that will serve a large group because holidays always give people a reason to party. Since I like to mingle at my soireés, the last thing I want to…
Read moreIt’s America’s birthday on Monday which means the whole country will be celebrating with parties and fireworks. My street actually holds a block party every year to celebrate, complete with a chili cook-off, pie contest, plenty of watermelon and plenty…
Read moreI love a good tiki cocktail, especially when it’s served up in a cool tiki glass at a bar that’s covered with fish and water and tropical themed wallpaper. I’ve actually been to a few such bars like the Tiki…
Read moreMany, many years ago I had a summer job at a Mexican restaurant in Northern California. I was the hostess, so I didn’t learn many recipes working up front. I did however, get to taste several creations, including a delicious…
Read moreI majored in English in college. As an English major I read my fair share of classics from Fitzgerald to Bronte to Hemingway. While Fitzgerald was (and still is) my favorite writer from the early 20th century, I’ve always appreciated…
Read moreCherry season is ending. I’m seriously bummed because I love cherries. Those delicious, tart, little red spheres are absolutely amazing. Yes, I’m a Bing fan. I’ll eat them straight out of the basket, baked into sweets or sauteéd with a…
Read moreWhen the weather gets warm, all I want are fizzy cocktails that have two things: a lot of ice and plenty of club soda. After that, I really don’t care what’s poured into the shaker. It could be gin, vodka…
Read moreI’ve never been a fan of Brussels Sprouts. They’ve always just tasted blah to me. They were dull and flat and just the most uninteresting vegetable I’d ever tasted. But then a few months ago I had a salad that…
Read moreI know I’m a little late for this week’s cocktail, but I wanted to share something that would serve a large crowd since Monday is the unofficial start to summer. That’s right, it’s Memorial Day, and if there’s one thing…
Read moreIn this day and age with so many food allergies about, it’s hard to make something that everyone can enjoy. In my own family we have 2 pretty big ones. Hubs is allergic to any and all nuts (which is…
Read moreDid you know there’s a blue moon tonight? But unlike it’s moniker the moon won’t actually be blue. Nope, sorry to disappoint you. Like the saying “once in a blue moon”, a blue moon only occurs once every couple years…
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