libations
dandelion mojito
It is true that in the midst of everything—and there is a LOT of ‘everything’—I venture off the farm long enough to forage for urban weeds. Dandelion is one of the most pervasive weeds, and therefore easy to plunder. Did you know dandelion’s roots used to be used for a coffee-like tincture? No doubt you have heard of dandelion wine and a million other dandelion uses. You can eat the… [more]
a new year’s toast: new york style (think manhattan).
I wanted to like whiskey. bourbon. rye. blends.
And thanks to a brilliant Manhattan made at Elemental in Seattle: I was finally ushered in the door. I finally ‘got it.’ And for a gal who claims to wield martinis, well, earning my bourbon badge was a high priority.
Suffice it to say, Manhattans have topped my personal chart: they are now my favorite go-to martini, complete with homemade brandied … [more]
blackberry lemon drops
I made these recently. They might be bursting with summer flavors, but the deep reddish hue screams of fall/winter. Besides, you can make it with frozen blackberries and perhaps with a sprig of rosemary—or floating cranberries—it will look just like Christmas. For Halloween I made these in a large batch, put 1-2 drops of black food coloring to darken it—added licorice legs that hung over the martini’s edge—and it became… [more]
How to make Brandied Cherries
2 cups simple syrup
6 cups pitted dark sweet cherries
2 cups vodka
2 cups brandy
1 vanilla bean
1 large cinnamon stick
4-6 whole cloves
4-6 whole allspice
Makes 1 quart Brandied Cherries… [more].
Bring sugar and water to boil, then boil 1 minute. Place cherries, vodka, brandy, 1 cup of the simple syrup and allspice, if using, in glass/ceramic storage container of at least 4 quart capacity. Cap
Fancy, summer water.
In my mind I hear the comedian, Jim Gaffigan (our family favorite) joking about ‘bottled’ water: ‘It’s more watery than regular water’ he remarks, as he forks over well-earned money for this bottled novelty. We mention him often in our day-to-day conversations, whether it is because we are eating bacon (yet again), cracking up about hot pockets or camping… [more]
.Comedy is always welcome; we are big believers in
Barefoot Bubbly, coffee and tequila… piqued your interest?
I am a liquids girl. While spending time on my computer, I like to have a beverage nearby. A coffee… [more], a water, some tea. In my car is no different: a coffee or water nestled into a holder. At home, dinner time and with guests: some wine, a cocktail, an aperitif. Even in college and grad school, I would make myself huge lattes—while plugging my way through homework. Plus
12 drinks of Christmas
Merry Christmas! … [more]Normally this time of year, we would be waking up to seam-stretched stockings, whip-cream smothered hot chocolate and everyone wearing their coziest slippers—all curled up on the couch. We would each slowly open our gifts, taking our time to stretch out our Christmas morning. We would be filled with Christmas music, bacon and eggs, big smiles and cheery surprises. Our living room would be a mess and ripped
bloody mary.
When I was a kid, I sometimes saw adults drink them and thought ‘eeewwww—gross.’ How could they drink tomato juice with ground pepper, spicy white stuff and a celery sticking out the top? Cold!?!?! I was no fan of tomatoes as a child, though somehow I managed to like canned tomato soup: with piles of oyster crackers (for the record: NOW my tomato soup needs to be… well, not canned).… [more]
Pom-tinis & Dropping pombs.
I am thinking of putting on a cooking class on holiday cocktails. What do you think?
It is not-too-distant in my future to host cooking classes. No worries. Before I start promoting classes, I will ask for emails so you can all sign up for a newsletter. THEN you will know what classes are happening when. But for now: a paltry substitute with personality reaching only from my fingertips to… [more]
when life gives you lemons… make limoncello!
You have probably already heard that saying. But I kinda like it. Besides, big bushels of lemons make me happy.
I was walking around Monterosso—the northern-most city of the big five that make up Cinque Terre… [more]
Every so often, I ‘get lost on purpose.’ It is good for the soul, the discoverer in me, the insatiable curiosity I feel when it comes to: what is around
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