A few weeks ago I made an impulse buy at the checkout of my grocery store. I picked up Better Homes and Gardens Sunday Dinners magazine. The cover recipe looked really good and when I flipped through there were several more recipes that looked just as scrumptious. One was a recipe for Summer Peach Pie… Continue reading Summer Bourbon Peach Hand Pies
The Manhattan Cocktail
Psst… I have a secret to tell you. I love to swing dance. Don’t tell, but I’ve been swing dancing since before Swingers and the big swing craze that followed in the 90’s. It’s actually how I met my husband. Yes, just like that couple in the movie. Anyway, during all my club hopping there… Continue reading The Manhattan Cocktail
How to Cook Ribs on a Gas Grill
Once a month there’s a twitter chat I participate in called spice chat that’s sponsored by the spice company My Spice Sage. It’s a chat that lasts about an hour and is all about a particular spice and different ways to cook with it. As an added bonus, My Spice Sage gives away spices to… Continue reading How to Cook Ribs on a Gas Grill
Maraschino Cherries
I know Fridays are usually dedicated to classic cocktails here on Kitchy, but today, I’m doing a garnish for those cocktails instead. Today I bring you maraschino cherries. While it’s true, they’re not a cocktail, the cherries are soaking in liqueur and are then used as the finishing touch in several cocktails. As a matter… Continue reading Maraschino Cherries
Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
Over the past couple months, I’ve been adding cinnamon to pretty much everything. My morning mocha? Check. Oatmeal? Check. Dry rub for steak? Yup threw some in there too. I don’t know why I’m suddenly on this cinnamon kick, but I can’t get enough. My favorite combo has been chocolate and cinnamon. The sweet chocolate… Continue reading Mexican Hot Chocolate Brownies
Corny Cupcakes for the 4th
I hate going to the doctor’s office. Not because I don’t like seeing the doctor, but because I hate waiting to see the doctor. See, whenever I have an appointment, I try to get there at least a few minutes early, that way if they’re ready for me when I’m actually scheduled, I’ll be there… Continue reading Corny Cupcakes for the 4th
The Old Fashioned
There have been several classic cocktails I’ve been waiting to make because they called for maraschino cherries. And being the cook/stickler for authenticity that I am, I didn’t want to use the sicky sweet, neon red maraschino cherries you find at the grocery store. I wanted to use the kind that you make yourself using,… Continue reading The Old Fashioned
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Since I’ve started doing my daily dinner column over at She Knows I’ve been buying food magazines like you wouldn’t believe. I mean, I love to cook, but I don’t have the time (or the energy) to create my own dinner recipes five days a week. Once or twice a week, sure, but five… no… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
Tom Collins for Father’s Day
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday. A lot of you will probably be grilling some cut of meat on the barbecue and having a drink or two. It could be beer, but since it’s June and (hopefully) warm, why not have something a little more refreshing? This year, why not treat your dad to a Tom… Continue reading Tom Collins for Father’s Day
Hippo Cupcake Cake and a Giveaway
This Giveaway is now closed. A little over a month ago was A’s birthday. He turned two. And since several of his friends all have birthdays around the same time, I and a couple of my mommy friends decided to share the party. After all, at the age of two, the party’s still kinda for… Continue reading Hippo Cupcake Cake and a Giveaway
Cuba Libre Cocktail
I love Coca-Cola with lime. It’s refreshing and delicious no matter what time of year. I also enjoy the occasional rum and Coke, especially when a reserve rum is used. So imagine my delight when I discovered there was a cocktail that combined both these flavors. I know, who’d’ve thought that a drink as simple… Continue reading Cuba Libre Cocktail