It’s National Sunday Supper Day and that’s something I can really get behind!! If you’ve followed this blog for any amount of time at all, you’ll know I am passionate about Sunday Supper around here. I took advantage of this extra special Sunday Supper AND the fact that we had a total of ZERO plans… Read More
At the request of a few readers, Honey and I did the hard work of making and tasting cocktails to revive the Happy Hour posts of yore! :-) I received a lot of good feedback that you particularly loved the Empress Gin series because you could buy one nice bottle and make a good variety… Read More
If you’ve been following along with my Instagram stories, you will know that I’ve been on a mission to keep the magic and fun in the Christmas season for my family. Tonight after our Sunday Supper we snuggled up in the den with blankets and pillows and showed the boys Christmas Vacation for the first… Read More
Happy Friday, friends! I’ve got one back in school *nearly* full time and the end of this week calls for celebration. This is the first cocktail I’ve tried from the new Modern Comfort Food book and it is absolutely perfect! I love it almost as much as the Empress 75. The festive red color with… Read More
Happy Friday, friends! Honey and I are still loving Empress gin and continue to enjoy trying out new recipes. This is one I had on my “list” to make all summer. It was light and refreshing, but not my most favorite of all. (That award goes to the Empress 75!!) I really do think that… Read More
After a little break, I’m back with another Empress cocktail for Friday happy hour. This one is beautiful, simple and refreshing. Empress & Elderflower This spring-inspired take on our signature serve is delightfully refreshing with its subtle floral notes and bright citrus garnish. INGREDIENTS 2 oz Empress 1908 Gin 3 oz Elderflower Tonic Water Grapefruit… Read More
Happy Friday, friends! I dug this one up from my archives last fall… Sidecars by Ina Garten. While it is in fact August here, there are zero signs of fall in the air. I thought I’d share this one as we all start tucking ideas away for fall. This cocktail is a wee bit strong… Read More