With the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to post a recipe that provides a little calm but also give you some food for thought before all the …
Drink
Good JuJu and a Day at Treaty Oak Distilling
Cocktails get the best names. - Bee's Knee's, Salty Dog, Good JuJu. What? Never heard of the Good JuJu gin cocktail? Well, you're missing out. But, …
Green Goddess Kiwi Cocktail + Espetada Tasting at Peli Peli Houston
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …