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With fall here, I think we need all need a little winter warmer!  Hot toddies are not only for when you have a cold; they’re also good for warming your belly and soul! So, I’ve [...]

Every classic deserves an upgrade. Cut-outs in the LBD, mac and cheese with a dash of truffle oil; there’s nothing wrong with modifying a standard for the sake of a change in pace! Here I [...]

Everyone seems to have down the pre-game cocktail party, but, one aspect that is often overlooked is the desert cocktail. Chocolate cake is great, but a pretty drink for post-dinner seems to be [...]

Looking to be refreshed this summer? How about a beer cocktail?! That’s right, a shandy cocktail  (beer mixed with lemonade) is a tasty summer favorite to help you relax and beat [...]

Kombucha Cocktail It’s the day after the 4th. You want to be healthy, but you’re still on vacation. What to drink for an afternoon cocktail? I have the answer! Kombucha cocktails are [...]

This cocktail was inspired by the song, “One Nation Under A Groove” by The Parliment/Funkadelic’s. When I lived in Providence, RI, I frequently saw Mr. George Clinton [...]

I’m kicking off Negroni Week (June 4th – June 10th) with a quick history lesson on the classic cocktail, and then a couple of different options. Count Camillo Negroni [...]

Is everyone crossing their fingers for the warm weather? Soon, we will be knee deep in our gardens and sipping cocktails on the deck.   You’re going to love this tasty drink from the [...]

Here in California, we are approaching white peach season. Whenever I can, I try to incorporate the freshest fruits that are in season. The white peach has a light sweetness that mixes [...]

With all of this unpredictable weather and just the craziness of life in general, I thought perhaps this weekend we could escape to island time with a Tiki cocktail! I picked up this beautiful [...]