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
We enjoyed our annual Mardi Gras dinner a little early this year!! It was a perfect way to celebrate one ONE night in a two week time span that we’d all be home. New Orleans School of Cooking Jambalaya I made jambalaya for our main course using the recipe we learned at the New Orleans… Read More
I am so excited to share the most delicious cocktail I created for our Valentine’s Day. I wanted something we would both love, but also something festive and special for the evening. Enter the Lavender Rose 75! Lavender Rose 75 This is based on the Empress 75, which is our absolute favorite cocktail of all… Read More