Making up big pots of mulled wine is a longstanding holiday tradition in our family. A direct connection to my stepfather’s German heritage, there’s just something about that warm, spiced wine that I absolutely love. Today we’re putting a twist on the classic with pomegranate mulled wine! It’s one of those perfect winter drinks that …
Cocktails
Combining two of my favorite cocktail ingredients (namely, gin and blood orange), the pink lady featured in today’s Valentine’s Day girl’s night is one of those perfectly festive cocktails that’s ideal for stashing in your mixology playbook. And, hi. Can we talk about that gorgeous pink color? It’s clearly a win-win all the way around …
It’s really taking me by surprise that Christmas is next week. Next week! I know we’ve been talking about the food and the gifts and the parties for weeks now, but somehow it still found a way to sneak right up on me. I’m so excited that today Andrea, Samantha and Jade and Matthew are here with a couple of …
I love cranberry in just about everything this time of year. Cranberry desserts? Sign me right up for that one. But cranberries are especially perfect in cocktails! There’s something about the sweet tartness that just feels so right during the holidays. Traditionally I’ve always paired it with a good vodka or gin, but this year …
For the longest time I just didn’t get the Bloody Mary fascination that seems to run rampant among my family and friends. A few years ago though I finally tasted one that I deemed tolerable. From there it became my personal mission to figure out the best way to mix and sip a Bloody Mary …
Hi, guys, and happy Halloween! Just in time for the spookiest of all holidays, Andrea, Samantha and Jade and Matthew are back today sharing the perfect beet cocktail. Whether it’s for sipping this evening after the trick-or-treaters have ransacked your candy stash or whipping up for a Halloween party you might be hosting or attending, this cocktail is both unique …
While I’m not historically a big whiskey drinker, in the last year or so I’ve really come to enjoy the rich caramel flavor. Especially this time of year! I find something about great whiskey cocktails so perfect for fall. Paired with fruit like berries and figs, it’s just so darn tasty. If you think you’re …
With just two weeks until Halloween, it’s time to start thinking about Halloween cocktails! (You know, if you’re into that sort of thing.) From champagne tinted with cranberry to resemble crow’s blood to vodka mixed with black cherry juice until it looks freakishly like some kind of black magic potion, these cocktails are perfect for …
You guys know by now that I’m a girl who loves her coffee. The day just doesn’t seem right if I don’t start it off with the kettle on the stove followed by a big steamy mug in my hands. Especially this time of year! As the air cools off and fall settles in, I …
Following up on this week’s ode to the best apple recipes for fall, let’s talk cocktails, shall we? We’re tentatively planning a trip to the apple orchard this weekend with the kiddos and a bunch of friends and their families, so I know the apples will soon be overflowing our fruit bowl. By a whole …
While summer is certainly winding down and making way to exit stage left in a matter of days, I’m still holding on strong to my love for long sunny days spent hanging out around the water or in the backyard. Which probably explains why I love today’s Cuban inspired recipes, all whipped up with a …
A few weeks ago I promised you my favorite recipe for sangria and today’s the day! (Better late than never, right?) I’ll be honest and admit that a lot of sangrias aren’t exactly my cup of tea. I find most sangria to be overly sweet and generally loaded with fruit that I don’t necessarily have …