Happy Hour {Empress Windsor Garden}

Happy Friday, friends! I’m checking in from week 7 “safe at home”. I’m going to keep going here until I share all the fabulous cocktail creations I’ve been working on at home. We’re still working our way through the Empress Gin recipes and this Windsor Garden cocktail was light and refreshing! I told y’all when… Read More

Happy Hour {Empress Royal Hawaiian}

Happy Friday! We’ve made it to week six in quarantine. Today I’m sharing another gorgeous and delicious Empress gin cocktail! As noted when I kicked off my happy hour series last week, I’m not a regular gin drinker, but I have thoroughly enjoyed the Empress recipes. Without further ado, I present the Empress Royal Hawaiian!… Read More

I Love {Post Meridiem Cocktails in a Can}

Now that I have my Halloween tour behind me, I am excited to switch gears and share some fun, easy, delicious cocktails!! I first found Post Meridiem at the checkout at my local package store and had to give them a try. There are five different cocktails (Old Fashioned not pictured). They use all authentic… Read More

My Favorite “Foolproof” Appetizers

I lovemaking new things, both for my family and when entertaining, but it’s great to have a few tried and true recipes that you know will turn out great every time. I have made both of these “foolproof” appetizers for years – jalapeno cheddar crackers and caramelized bacon. Not only are they delicious, but I… Read More

Daily Delight {Cocktails on the Porch}

With perpetually busy schedules, it seems like impromptu girlfriend gatherings are better these days than trying to coordinate a date well in advance.  A few weeks back I invited my neighbors over for Friday happy hour just a few hours in advance.  I wanted to share some tips and tricks for how to pretty effortlessly… Read More