I can always count on Trader Joe’s for yummy and easy appetizer ideas! These ahi tuna crisps were a big hit with my boys. Of course, they were scarfed down in about two seconds. They sure don’t savor the good things at these ages. :-) I used the crispbread, with a smear of cream cheese,… 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
I was telling Honey last weekend that I haven’t felt like myself lately. Being the incredibly patient and understanding saint that he is, he helped me narrow in on the fact that one part of it is that I miss planning and entertaining. Of course I have done this for my little family since March,… 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
It’s Friday and this week’s Happy Hour isn’t going to require squeezing, shaking and stirring. Instead, you just pop open the can. :-) My sweet friend Lindsay dropped three flavors of Golden Road Brewing Co beers in my mailbox waaaaaay back in March and I have finally tried all three! I was first captivated by… Read More
We’ve made it to the weekend and I’ve got another cocktail to share with y’all. I tell you what, I’ve loved this series as an excuse to research and make a fun cocktail once a week. Somewhere along the way I picked up a bottle of grapefruit juice and when I found it in the… Read More
It’s Friday friends! Empress has been killing it lately with their delicious and refreshing new cocktail ideas. I had all of this on hand and it made for the perfect summer happy hour al fresco on a hot night. It’s just the right amount of sweet and Honey and I both thoroughly enjoyed. Empress Strawberry… Read More