Happy Hour {Strawberry Basil Lemon Smash}

It’s Friday friends! Empress has been killing it lately with their delicious and refreshing new cocktail ideas. I had all of this on hand and it made for the perfect summer happy hour al fresco on a hot night. It’s just the right amount of sweet and Honey and I both thoroughly enjoyed. Empress Strawberry… Read More

Mickey Waffles for a Magical Sunday Morning

We’ve been exceedingly good about starting our day with healthy breakfasts for about six weeks straight. Since it was a holiday weekend, I took a break from smoothies and greek yogurt and eggs full of veggies to enjoy one of our favorites… Mickey waffles! You just never outgrow these. :-) I have the 90th Anniversary… Read More

Happy Hour {Watermelon Sugar}

Happy Friday! There’s no better day of the week than Friday of a long weekend. I have this delicious and refreshing Watermelon Sugar on tap for a simple July 4th cookout with Sister’s family. Empress Watermelon Sugar The Watermelon Sugar cocktail is the summer sip you’ve been waiting for. With the refreshing flavours of watermelon,… Read More

Sunday Supper {Georgia Peach Summer Porch Dinner}

If a Georgia peach themed Sunday Supper on the porch isn’t the image of summer, I don’t know what is! I was inspired to create this menu by the juicy peaches on store shelves, my peach napkins from Honey + Hank, and my new Happy Everything Georgia attachments (c/o Happy Everything). Georgia Peach Menu Our… Read More

Happy Hour {Disney’s California Grill Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini}

The Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini at Disney’s California Grill is my favorite cocktail anywhere! I bought a bottle of blueberry vodka about two years ago and have experimented every now and then, trying to get it right. California Grill Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini For 2 drinks, shake over ice: 4 oz. Three Olives Blueberry Vodka… Read More