Earlier this month I had my first martini – ever. And…. I loved it! When I was little I either ate too many green olives and got sick, or got sick and coincidentally had just eaten green olives. The details are fuzzy but olives are one of the few foods I avoid at all costs.… Read More
In part of my mission to bring back the punch bowl, I thought I’d answer the most popular question I received on social media about our Thanksgiving Punch… How do you make the ice ring? I am pleased to tell you, it is the easiest thing ever! In a bundt pan, I simply poured an… Read More
In lieu of Sunday Supper, I’m going to wrap up my posts on our HOCO Picture Party! Sister and I put together this grazing board and it was a huge hit. The kids were headed from our house to dinner, and we were a little surprised how much of a dent they made in it.… Read More
I shared the method behind the best mint julep I’d ever had back on Derby Day and have made it a few times since. It is Southern comfort and air conditioning in a cup and a quintessential cocktail of the South. I’ve been using the recipe below but shaving ice to take it up a… Read More
Yesterday I shared our table and decor for our Derby Day Dinner and today I’m back with the menu and recipes! Mint Juleps I’ll be honest, I have not been a fan of the Mint Julep until I made these! This was Southern comfort and air conditioning in a cup! For 1 Mint Julep Place… Read More
On the heels of my neighbor farewell and looking ahead to Cinco de Mayo, I thought I’d pop in on this lovely Friday with the Ranch Water cocktail! I failed to take a photo of the finished drink but they looked and tasted great. They were such a hit we didn’t even crack open the… Read More
Today is National Cocktail Day so Honey and I enjoyed the Classic Champagne Cocktail! This cocktail is simple, comprised of dry champagne, bitters and a sugar cube. I gave Honey Runamok Maple Bitters for Christmas and they certainly made for a delicious cocktail. Classic Champagne Cocktail with Runamok Maple Bitters This cocktail couldn’t be easier.… Read More