I hate being inside when the weather’s warm. All I want to do is hang by the pool or play on the beach or just lay in the backyard and read a book or magazine. The last thing I want to do is be stuck inside and cook over a hot stove, especially when my… Continue reading Grilled Orange Chicken
Author: Jennifer
Merciless Virgin
I’ve been doing a lot of gin and vodka cocktails this summer because like I’ve said in the past, I prefer drinking the lighter liquors when the weather gets warm. But this week I’m making a tiki cocktail because if there’s a drink more suited to summer, it’s a tiki drink. Tiki drinks almost always… Continue reading Merciless Virgin
Pegu Club Cocktail
If there’s one thing that goes well with gin and vodka (my two liquors of choice during the spring and summer) it’s citrus juice. That pop of tart flavor melds very nicely with the lighter liquors which is why it’s such a popular choice both today and yesterday. I mean, look at the classic cocktails:… Continue reading Pegu Club Cocktail
Grilled Garlic Chicken Tenders
Every year for the 4th of July we always have a block party. Everyone on the block gets together and we play games, listen to music, drink cocktails and of course barbecue. There are the standard burgers and dogs, but there are also the not so standard chicken, ribs and whatever anyone else wants to… Continue reading Grilled Garlic Chicken Tenders
Silver Fizz
If there’s one drink I prefer during the summer time, it’s lemonade. Soemthing about that sweet, tart drink just makes everything better. I know I’m not alone in this thinking because it’s around this time of year that kids of all ages start setting up lemonade stands all over neighborhoods. We all stop and buy… Continue reading Silver Fizz
Grilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup
It’s so funny the way summer works here in the South Bay. One day it’ll be cold and foggy and in the low 60’s, or what we call June Gloom. Then the next day, usually right around the official start of summer, it’ll be sunny and hot, like in the 90’s hot. When it gets… Continue reading Grilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup
Vesper Cocktail
Did you know that Monday is National Martini Day? Since I’m such a big fan of the classic cocktail, of course I’m going to celebrate and I want you to celebrate with me. Unfortunately I already have a martini on the blog, so I searched for alternatives. There’s the Gibson which is pretty much a… Continue reading Vesper Cocktail
Browned Butter Chocolate Cherry Blondies
As you know I’ve been on a bit of a cherry kick lately. That’s because cherry season is only a few short weeks and I just love those little red orbs. They’re so sweet and tart and absolutely delicious. It’s because of the quick season that I’m bringing you yet another cherry recipe, but this… Continue reading Browned Butter Chocolate Cherry Blondies
Lucien Gaudin Cocktail
We’re right in the middle of Negroni Week. Don’t know what Negroni Week is? It’s where bars all over the world make and sell Negronis and either all or a portion of the proceeds from each drink go to the charity of the bar’s choice. It’s a great cause created by Imbibe Magazine and Campari.… Continue reading Lucien Gaudin Cocktail
Cherry Peach Croissant Bread Pudding
I’ve never been a fan of bread pudding. It’s not a real sweet dessert and it’s usually super heavy. In the past when I’ve tried it, I get one, maybe two bites in and then I’m full. I keep trying it, though because I know it’s popular, and I guess I keep hoping that maybe… Continue reading Cherry Peach Croissant Bread Pudding
Easy Street
When the weather gets warm, I like to relax in the back yard with a clear cocktail in one hand and a book or magazine in the other. My favorite drinks are those that are easy to shake up, have fresh produce muddled in and of course whichever liquor I’ve chosen that day. While my… Continue reading Easy Street