I realize I've started this summer with 2 out of 3 posts being cocktails. Judge me if you want but it would be way more fun if you come join me for drinks instead. After all, there's no point in waiting to share such a summery drink just for the sake of an "orderly" blog feed. Kiwis just feel tropical and we can momentarily forget that we're about …
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Blueberry Lemon Drop Cocktail and a Spring Menu Tasting at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse
Are you ready for the long weekend? I'm not only ready for a long weekend, I'm ready for summer vacation. The kids are out of school in a week and I am counting down the days. It's been a rough year for all of us. With one child enduring a killer school work load and another child enduring the highs and lows of senior year, I feel like we could all …
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Blackberry-Blueberry Lemonade {or Limeade}
Who's ready for July 4th? I can barely believe it's the end of June and that the kids have been out of school for a month already. In other words, I'm totally not ready.
Fortunately, my mother-in-law has the holiday covered. She'll host the cookout and I'll mostly just show up and eat. However, I think I can muster up the energy to make this …
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Texas Mule Cocktail {and Mocktail}
The Superbowl and Oscar watch parties may be over but that doesn't mean you can't have a party just for the sake of it. Anyone who knows me knows I'll use any excuse to invite friends over to enjoy good food together. Whether it is an informal gathering or a large dinner party, it is always fun to start the festivities with a few appetizers and a …
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Satsuma Orange Vodka Cocktail
I can't believe Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I'm totally behind on all the prep work but before I go off to help with the dessert baking, cranberry jelly making, veggie chopping, and turkey brining, I wanted to share this great recipe for these satsuma orange vodka cocktails. It does require an overnight infusion of the vodka so it might not work for …
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Hibiscus Tea Cocktail and An Evening at Brennan’s of Houston
It's Friday. It's 95 degrees and rising. My kids are out of town with their grandparents. And I haven't cooked since Monday.
There's only one thing to do - make cocktails. This hibiscus tea cocktail will do nicely. It's a blend of vodka, hibiscus tea, and pineapple juice and has just the right amount of sweetness. It's everything a good vodka …
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Pear Rosemary Cocktail
I'm in the thick of Thanksgiving preparations. It's a team effort with my husband handling the turkey, my mother-in-law making desserts, and me making cheddar dill puffs. It's a warm up to the full on cooking that will happen tomorrow. So, today's post will be short.
If you're looking for a special drink to complement your Thanksgiving …
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Vietnamese Iced Coffee
I know it seems crazy to talk about iced coffee when we're about to have another cold front blow through. But this isn't just any iced coffee, it's authentic Vietnamese iced coffee - it's strong but sweet and creamy at the same time. I'm willing to don an extra sweater and turn up the heat to enjoy it. Besides, I really needed it this week for all …
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Hibiscus Ginger Tea Spritzer
Who is ready for Christmas? Is it bad if I said not me? In my fantasy world, the house is totally decked out and there is a big wreath hanging on the door. In reality, I have done exactly zero Christmas shopping and am contemplating not even putting up a tree this year. This looks bad for me, doesn't it?
You see, we are going to be out of town …
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Italian Cocchi and Prosecco Cocktail
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Or, in my case, when life gives you aperitif wine, make cocktails.
You see, I had bought a bottle of Cocchi Aperitivo Americano, an Italian aperitif wine, for a recipe that ended up being less than stellar. I had only used a 1/4 cup and had no idea what to do with the rest of the bottle. So, I went …
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Mintade
Even when it is sweltering hot outside, this drink feels like a cool breeze. The first time I tasted this was at one of my favorite lunch spots. They call it mintade. The name makes it sounds like a mint tea when it is really more of a fruit-juice-ade. The mint just adds a refreshing kick to the orange, grapefruit, lemon, and lime juices. But …
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