Tewahdiddle

It may have stopped raining here in Los Angeles, but it’s still cold. I got up this morning and it was 47 degrees outside. I know that’s not that cold compared to other states in the country, but that’s chilly for Southern California. Nothing’s better for cold weather than hot cocktails. So, just like last… Continue reading Tewahdiddle

Auld Man’s Milk

For the past several months all we’ve been hearing about here in California is the El Niño. It’s a serious rain storm that comes from the warming of the oceans. We’ve been waiting and waiting for all this cold rain and wind and it finally showed up this week. In abundance. Yes, it’s finally cold… Continue reading Auld Man’s Milk

Short Ribs with Cranberry Gravy

Have I told you how much I love cranberries? Cranberry sauce, cranberry muffins, I even added dried cranberries to some chocolate chip oatmeal cookies recently (that were then promoted on ABC’s The Chew). I just can’t get enough, which is why I always seem to (luckily) have a bag or two left over from the… Continue reading Short Ribs with Cranberry Gravy

Ponche Navideno (Mexican Christmas Fruit Punch)

A couple months ago I was lucky enough to attend an event at Melissa’s with Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack and Vianney Rodriguez focusing on their awesome new cocktail book, Latin Twist. Not only did I learn what constitutes a Latin cocktail (they hail from several different Latin countries), I got to sample a few as well. The… Continue reading Ponche Navideno (Mexican Christmas Fruit Punch)

Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

When I think of holiday desserts I think of apple and pumpkin pies, sugar cookies covered in french icing and bread pudding. They’re all rich, luscious desserts that are perfect for this cool, winter weather. I just hear the word pie or bread pudding and all I want to do is cuddle up in front… Continue reading Apple Bread Pudding Bites with Whiskey Sauce

The Jersey Lighthouse

So, I’ve been reading and hearing about the El Nino and how it’s coming to Southern California. Well, it’s the second week of December and we still have yet to see a drop of rain. The rest of the country is having horrible rain storms and tornados, but here in Los Angeles, we’re still living… Continue reading The Jersey Lighthouse

Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Marshmallows

A few years ago I made marshmallows. Yes, made them. From scratch! I’d heard about other foodies I know making those soft, sweet, white pillows, so I wanted to give it a try. They were surprisingly easy and soooooo much better than the ones you buy at the supermarket. They were soft and sweet and pure… Continue reading Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Marshmallows

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

If you follow this blog, you know that I’m a huge cookie fan. But more than that, I’m a chocolate fan. Combining the two make me the happiest pinup in the world. I’ve been making chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies since I could hold a spatula but I’ve never combined the two. Sure, I’ve tasted… Continue reading Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

The Dempsey Cocktail

It’s Friday which of course means it’s cocktail time. I know that Thanksgiving was yesterday and the cocktails and wine were probably flowing. But if you happened to be the host(ess) with the most(ess), you’re probably exhausted and wouldn’t mind having another drink or two to enjoy while relishing the quiet. Well, as always I’m… Continue reading The Dempsey Cocktail

Bourbon-Mint Cranberry Sauce

One of my favorite sides at Thanksgiving is the cranberry sauce. I look forward to it every year because every year we do something different. Sure, we’ve done the standard boiled cranberries with sugar, but we’ve also mixed the berries with shallots, and there have been several times my family has chosen to go completely… Continue reading Bourbon-Mint Cranberry Sauce