It’s that time of year when apples and cranberries are being turned into all sorts of sides and desserts. Sometimes they’re combined, sometimes they’re separate, but they’re always good. One of the most common ways you’ll find these two fruits…
Read moreWith Thanksgiving only a few weeks away and us being right in the thick of fall, I’m all about the fall-themed cocktails. What makes a fall-themed cocktail? For me, it’s those drinks that are made with Applejack or bourbon; cocktails…
Read moreThanksgiving has got to be my favorite holiday of the year. Not just because of all the family and friends that get together to hang out, but also because of all the food. Yes, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, I…
Read moreIn case you didn’t know, the newest Bond movie opens today, and as I’m sure you all know, Bond loves his martinis. He takes them with vodka “shaken not stirred”. I’m also a vodka martini fan. But the original martini…
Read moreIt’s been so hot here in Southern California, I haven’t been in the mood to use my oven. As I’m sure you’ve noticed most of my recipes of late have been grilled or cooked in a cast iron skillet on…
Read moreHalloween is tomorrow but a lot of parties are happening tonight, tomorrow and even Sunday. If you’re having a party you could serve pumpkin beer or some nasty, overly sweet orange drink to keep with the evil theme or you…
Read moreTuesday mornings are always very busy for me. I get up, get the boys’ lunches made, get them to school and then it’s off to the farmer’s market and the grocery store. I always go shopping on Tuesdays because while…
Read moreHalloween is a week from Saturday and since this weekend seems to be the beginning of the costume party frenzy I thought I’d share a drink that you can easily add to your party’s cocktail menu: the Merry Widow. As…
Read moreGrowing up, breakfast was always either cereal, French toast or pancakes. On occasion Mom or Dad would whip up some eggs and bacon, especially on the weekends. But no matter what, breakfast was always homemade. While I loved everything my…
Read moreIt may be over 100° here in Southern California but everywhere else in the country, fall has hit with abundance. The temperature has dropped, people have pulled out their winter jackets and boots and everyone is getting their autumn on….
Read moreGrapes are at the height of their season right now. Red ones, green ones and of course the purple ones. While I enjoy turning my grapes into juice or just eating them right off the stem, on occasion I try…
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