A hint of heat adds an unexpected twist to this refreshing jalapeno cucumber lemonade summertime favorite. The key to striking the right balance with this recipe is to start with small amounts of jalapeno and gradually add more until you find just the right level of spice to suit your tastes. It’s a lot easier to… Read More
Asian Pear Mojito Cocktail
An Asian Pear Mojito reminds me of my time traveling through Southeast Asia. The flavor of the soju mixed sweet asian pears is the perfect combination of flavors that makes this the perfect cocktail no matter what the time of year. So a typical mojito is made with rum, limes, mint, sugar and soda water… Read More
Cranberry Moscow Mule
The moscow mule cocktails seems to be one of the most popular drinks lately. I can’t walk through a home good store without being bombarded by moscow mule mugs. There is a good reason for this. The Moscow Mule cocktail is delicious and combines some of the best flavors: vodka, cranberry juice and ginger beer…what’s… Read More
Homemade Egg Nog
It never really feels like the holidays without the classic eggnog. Like most things though, eggnog taste so much better when it’s homemade verses bought premade at the store. A few ingredients and some simple steps and you can be enjoying homemade egg nog while celebrating the holidays with family and friends. This recipe will… Read More
Cranberry Gin Fizz
My friends adore gin so this recipe is for them. Personally, it makes me shudder but others love gin and I live to serve. This Cranberry Gin Fizz recipe was actually put together by my sister. She is a gin fanatic and loved the combination of gin and cranberry flavors. This cocktail is simple enough and… Read More
Ginger Lime Martini Recipe
Looking for a twist on the traditional martini consider a Ginger Lime Martini Recipe. When I travel I enjoy visiting different distilleries around the United States and on a trip to Lake Charles, Louisiana I was able to visit Bayou Rum Distillery and it was here that I was able to find a very tasty… Read More
Easy to Shake Peppermint Martini Recipe
Celebrate the holidays with the fun and festive peppermint martini recipe. The crushed candy cane rim takes this drink up a notch and perfectly compliments the chocolate and peppermint flavor of the drink. Easy enough to mix up a batch before a cocktail party and wow your guests with the presentation and taste. So delicious… Read More
Slow Cooker Caramel Spiced Apple Cider
Talk about comfort in a cup! This warm, caramel spiced apple cider is packed with some of the best flavors of fall… apple cider, pumpkin pie spice, and delicious, silky caramel. What’s even better is your slow cooker does most of the work for you while it fills your house with wonderful aromas. Note: you… Read More
Cranberry Pear Sauce with Rosemary and Ginger
This gorgeous, delicious cranberry pear sauce is sure to be a hit this holiday season! It is super quick and easy to make and does not include any refined sugar (perfect for those of us trying to maintain a reasonable calorie intake this holiday). Instead, it gets its sweetness naturally from ripe pears and a… Read More
Cranberry Margarita Recipe
The holidays are the perfect time to host cocktail parties. Having the best cocktails doesn’t have to mean a lot of work. This cranberry margarita takes a few simple ingredients and a cocktail shaker. It seriously can be shaken up in a minute and a half and you’ll be serving this up to your guests… Read More