Move over Veuve, there’s a new special occasion champagne on my list… Meet Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose! Bestie M gave me this delectable bottle of champagne for my birthday back in March and I thought there’s no better day than today to sing its praises! We wanted to enjoy it together and would you believe it… Read More
An old favorite is making a comeback tonight when Whit has a few friends over – our Bloody Shirley’s. This couldn’t be easier – grab some bottled Sprites and put them on ice. Then serve grenadine in these syringes. (I wash and reuse them every year!) I’ve also served cocktails in a similar manner, with a… Read More
This watermelon cosmopolitan is a bit labor intensive as you have to cut, blend and strain a watermelon to get to all that wonderful juice. That said, if you have a long holiday weekend like I did, it is a delicious, light and refreshing spin on a cosmo! Since there are just two of us… Read More
Since our return from Italy with a recipe and a lovey bottle of limoncello made in Sorrento, the Limoncello Spritz has been the go-to drink at the W home! Limoncello Spritz Makes one Add ice to your glass. Start with limoncello, followed by prosecco then club soda. Stir, garnish and enjoy! It’s the most refreshing… Read More
Our annual Mardi Gras dinner at home is one of our favorite meals of the year. We have an orchestra meeting and a lacrosse game tonight so we celebrated early last night! New Orleans School of Cooking Jambalaya Once again, I made jambalaya for our main course using the recipe we learned at the New… Read More
It’s been a good while since I’ve shared an Empress cocktail. Do you remember my pandemic project?! When I ran across this recipe on their Instagram, I knew I had to gather the ingredients to take to my girls weekend in the mountains. We thoroughly enjoyed it there, and Honey and I also enjoyed it… Read More
I made the easiest treat for New Years Eve and know it will be one I do time and again! I’ve already made myself a note to make a few for Valentine’s Day. They are even easier than chocolate dipped. In a large bowl, I soaked fresh, clean strawberries overnight in champagne. I bought the… Read More