It’s December which means we’re right in the middle of holiday season. Hanukkah is only 11 days away and Christmas is 20. That means if you haven’t already started it’s time to buy and wrap presents, trim the tree and get ready for your holiday parties. And holiday parties mean cookies, cakes and of course… Continue reading Mulled Wine
Pan American Clipper
No, I haven’t suddenly switched from a food blog to a blog about airplanes. Believe it or not the Pan American Clipper is not only an airplane, it’s also this week’s cocktail, and I chose it for two reasons. First it’s made with Applejack, and since we’re right in the middle of Fall when apples… Continue reading Pan American Clipper
Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup
Sorry I’ve been MIA recently, but I had a family emergency a couple weeks ago and that’s where all my focus has been. But the good news is that things are much better now and the prognosis is very good. All this family upheaval though (yes, a member of my family was in the hospital)… Continue reading Sweet Potato & Pear Casserole with Bourbon, Bacon and Maple Syrup
Crow Cocktail
Today is Halloween. So, I thought I’d sneak in one more spooky cocktail, and since crows are such a popular Halloween bird, the Crow cocktail seemed apropos. Yes, I know that Halloween is all about costumes and candy, but that’s for the kids. The 21-and-over set needs a treat too. Sure candy and chocolates are… Continue reading Crow Cocktail
Kentucky River Cocktail and Woodford Reserve
If you were following my Instagram feed a couple weeks ago, you know that I was living (and drinking) it up in Kentucky. Hubs and I decided to take a little vacation away for our anniversary. How and why did we choose Kentucky? Well, because it’s the bourbon capital of the world. And if you’ve… Continue reading Kentucky River Cocktail and Woodford Reserve
Ghost Meringue Cookies
I love Halloween. It is far and away my favorite holiday. I know Christmas and Hanukkah are at the top of most lists because of all the food and gift giving/getting. But I like Halloween. Why? Because of all the candy of course. Yes, if you know anything about me, you know that I have… Continue reading Ghost Meringue Cookies
Steak Salad with Asian Pears
While it may not feel like Fall here on the west coast, we are, in fact, smack dab in the middle of it. You know how I can tell? Because the produce is changing. Peaches, plums and pluots are starting to be replaced by pears, apples and citrus. Since the produce is changing, it would… Continue reading Steak Salad with Asian Pears
Creole Cocktail
If you’re a Manhattan fan, you’re going to love this week’s cocktail. If you’re not… just wait until next week. Since it’s the last week of Bourbon Heritage Month, I had to bring you at least one more bourbon cocktail. (Don’t worry, there will be more, especially since I’m off to Bourbon Central, Kentucky!) As… Continue reading Creole Cocktail
Grilled Skirt Steak with Fruit Salsa
Summer is coming to a close, which means soon all those delicious stone fruits will be gone. But don’t cry just yet. There are still a few days of warm weather left and all that beautiful fruit is still available, which means there’s still time to make this wonderful dinner. I found this recipe while… Continue reading Grilled Skirt Steak with Fruit Salsa
Brown Derby
Since we’re right smack dab in the middle of Bourbon Heritage Month, I would be remiss if I didn’t introduce you to another bourbon cocktail for your Friday Happy Hour. So, today I present the Brown Derby. Yes, this cocktail was named after that famed Los Angeles restaurant, The Brown Derby. But funny story, this… Continue reading Brown Derby
Sweet Corn Risotto
I’m so over the heat. It’s been hot and sticky here in Southern California for weeks now. While I’ve never been a fan of hot weather, I especially hate humidity. But evidently Mother Nature forgot that we don’t live on the east coast and has graced us with some serious humidity. It’s been awful. So… Continue reading Sweet Corn Risotto