Not only does this cocktail take you back to a bygone era, the story behind how you get one of these tasty libations holds even more mystery. Created by Jim Meehan of PDT (Please Don’t Tell) in New York’s East Village for a Belvedere Vodka cocktail contest, the cocktail story opens the “door” to a New York Speakeasy reminiscent of the 1920’s. Continue reading
Nothing makes a squirrel madder than having his nuts too sweet! This granola combo is just right; not too sweet with a warm cinnamon spice that pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit and yogurt. All the natural flavors of the nuts, oats and spices can be tasted in every bite. You may feel a little guilty when you think you are having berry cobbler for breakfast but rest assured, a lot of sugar and oil has been removed to keep all your little squirrels happy! Continue reading
Do you remember why we get Labor Day off from work? It really was more of a protest than a parade in the beginning! Labor Day was first celebrated in September of 1894 as a way to appease the labor unions and workers after the Pullman Railway Strike. Continue reading
My Mom made this coleslaw a lot when I was growing up and I loved it. It has the perfect combination of sweet from the pineapple, tart from the Granny Smith apples, crunch from the carrots and cabbage and a creaminess from the dressing.
Well, years later, I married a wonderful man that would eat anything but his adorable son was quite the opposite! Ryan is a very “selective eater” to say the least. I still tease him to this day that the list of things he won’t eat is like the list of things I will eat. Continue reading
Need a Hawaiian vacation or just want to create that relaxed tropical feeling at home? I’ve got the drink and the music to get you in the mood. Whip out that old Elvis CD of Blue Hawaii, light a few tiki torches and mix up this beautiful cocktail. Aloha! Continue reading
There is so much corn in the grocery store right now that you just have to have it! Nothing is better than corn on the cob at the height of the season! Some people can and only will eat it with a little salt, pepper and butter but I like to dress it up so I am constantly experimenting with new flavor combos.
I had to turn to my favorite grill guy Bobby Flay because I had just run out of ideas. My brain was like a chicken picked cob with no inspiration left. Bobby to the rescue and dinner is shaping up! Continue reading
The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming! It’s time for Springtime cocktails! Unwind on the patio with a light, refreshing glass of Sangria. What’s great about Sangrias are they’re so easy to make and last for days…if you make a big enough pitcher. Continue reading
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