Every time I think I’m out of retro cocktails, I find something new; or new to me. Such was the case with this week’s classic. I was looking for a whiskey drink since I’m such a fan of bourbon, rye and whiskey during the winter months. Thanks to Google and plenty of research, I discovered… Continue reading Suburban Cocktail
Author: Jennifer
Spiced Apple Braised Pork
As you all know I love my slow cooker. There’s nothing better than dropping a piece of raw meat inside with vegetables and stock and letting it cook for hours while you run around and do errands. Then pulling out a hearty meal that’s full of flavor. But what about braising? I’ve always wanted to… Continue reading Spiced Apple Braised Pork
Remember the Maine
I’ve mentioned before that I prefer to drink brown liquors when it’s dark and stormy, and boy has it been dark and stormy. In the last four weeks we’ve had record amounts of rain. It’s been cold and windy and very, very wet. On days such as these, I tend to reach for the bourbon… Continue reading Remember the Maine
Beef and Barley Stew
Rain, glorious rain! Yes, if you’ve been living anywhere in California you know that we’ve been getting record amounts of rainfall over the past six weeks. Did you know that Northern California is officially out of the drought and Southern California is also almost there? It’s amazing! Don’t get me wrong, I love the rain.… Continue reading Beef and Barley Stew
Pink Champagne Cocktail
Okay, so this cocktail isn’t exactly pink, it’s more of a rosy orange color. But since Valentine’s Day is Tuesday and pink is in the title, I thought it would be the perfect cocktail for the infamous heart holiday. This cocktail is just like a classic Champagne Cocktail with one small, but very important detail:… Continue reading Pink Champagne Cocktail
Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints
Two big holidays are next week: Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day. Galentine’s Day? What the H.E.double hockey sticks is Galentine’s Day? It’s a relatively new phenomenon where girls get together the day before Valentine’s Day, February 13th, and celebrate. You know, a girls’ night. I mean, why should you miss out on wine and chocolate… Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprints
Michelada
The most common drink served at Super Bowl parties is beer. Yes, there are plenty of types of beer from lagers to ales to stouts, and every so often you might even find a cider or lite beer. Rarely do you find a cocktail at these parties. But there’s no rule that says you only… Continue reading Michelada
Barbecue Sausage and Cheese Platter
Once a year the families on my block host a progressive dinner party, which is when you have at least 3 courses and each course is served at a different person’s house. It’s a lot of fun because we all travel as a group up and down the block and get to hang out with… Continue reading Barbecue Sausage and Cheese Platter
New York Sour
It poured here last week. I mean, poured. We broke rain fall records all over Southern California. But it didn’t just rain; it was really, really cold. I know temperatures in the 40’s aren’t cold in some parts of the country, but here in Los Angeles, low to mid 40’s is friggin’ cold! So, when… Continue reading New York Sour
BLT Bites
One of my favorite sandwiches growing up was the BLT. Actually it was the BT because I couldn’t stand lettuce. I loved them and ate them every chance I could. I think one of the reasons I was such a fan was because of the bacon. I love bacon. But then again, who doesn’t? That… Continue reading BLT Bites
Braised Short Ribs and Celery
One of my favorite winter meals is short ribs. They’re hearty, filling and rich and I absolutely love them. I’ve made them a few different ways including the slow cooker and a pot on the stove. While one cooks for a few hours longer than the other, the cooking techniques are quite similar. Both require… Continue reading Braised Short Ribs and Celery