The Art of Pairing a Cocktail and Cookie This time of year I am always looking for something different to bring to a party that everyone will enjoy. I thought I would try a Cocktail and Cookie pairing for an upcoming event. The next morning I woke up craving an oatmeal cookie. I think it…
I Love Doing Shots! Tasty Mini Cocktails Those who know me know I love to do shots. I especially enjoy making them for my friends and family. The Holiday season is a great time to gather my recipes for Festive Holiday Shots to do with friends and family. Just to be clear though, I am all…
How to Enjoy the 12 Cocktails of Christmas The holidays can be a stressful time but I found that some little nips of ‘Jolly Juice’ can help. These 12 Cocktails of Christmas will put the ‘Jingle in your Bells’ and help you jingle through the season. Why 12 Cocktails? After a suggestion from a friend…
My First Painkiller Cocktail The first time I tried a Painkiller Cocktail was at North Cape Yacht Club in Michigan where their bartender Chad was mixing up a Painkiller for my friend Christine’s mother Jan. I asked her what that delicious concoction was and she told me it was a ‘Painkiller’ and gave me a…
When In Rome (Kinda) – Missouri Wine Tasting I wanted to go wine tasting. We heard Balducci Vineyards in Augusta Missouri has a great reputation and received many awards. We decided to go visit them while in Missouri to taste their wine. Did You Know How Many Missouri Vineyards There Are? My husband and I…
Who Doesn’t Love a Fall Beer Festival? My visit to the Michigan Brewers Guild Detroit Fall Beer Festival in Detroit’s Eastern Market was quite an experience. Beer enthusiasts came from all over to sample the talents of our Breweries from Michigan. I am not one of their normal patrons as you see I don’t drink…
Experience One of My Favorite Gathering Places Have you ever experienced the delightful cocktails at The Laundry in Fenton Michigan? If so you will know why this is one of my favorite gathering places! In the beginning, The Laundry was a small little sandwich shop that had freshly prepared food, drinks, bread, and treats. I…
Start With the Best Apple Cider In Your Cocktails It was a crisp Saturday morning and I was checking out my recipes to find some apple cider cocktails to enjoy a fall cocktail or two later in the day. I found a couple of great recipes but soon realized I forgot to pick up some…
Searching for the Perfect Margarita I make a great Cadillac Margarita. I am not sure if you could call it the perfect margarita but it is right up there and very delicious! Our family and friends get excited when I make up a batch of Reneearitas (as a few of them call it). Who Wants…
My Search for the Best Tasting Jello Shots When was the last time you had a jello shot? If you enjoy them as I do you may be wondering how you can make the best jello shots of your own. Sweet Jello Shots I enjoy my drinks on the sweet side, so it was no…