I think I'm pretty sure I'm late to the Kefir game here, but at least I've finally arrived! Kefir is a culture milk drink that is high in nutrients and probiotics which helps aid in digestion. A 6 … [Read more...]
Homemade Maraschino Cherries
Note: I was sent Northwest Cherries in order to write this post. All opinions are mine alone. July is peak cherry season, which means I have A TON of cherries in my fridge! I was sent quite a few … [Read more...]
Grilled Margaritas
You've probably noticed by now that I love to grill. And with that, sometimes I grill some strange things, like this recipe for a Grilled Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail. I've wanted to make … [Read more...]
Rosé Aperol Spritz
This past weekend, my parents threw a surprise birthday party for my sister, and asked that I make a "punch" for the party. I'm not exactly a punch fan, but I love big batch cocktails, especially … [Read more...]
Limoncello Whiskey Sour
Before I go into my recipe for a Limoncello Whiskey Sour, I have to tell you about the upcoming event that inspired it! My favorite outdoor event of the year is nearly here - Flavors on the … [Read more...]
Frozen Mango Daiquiri
About this time every year, I start wishing for warmer weather. And yet, this time every year, we tend to get one more winter storm to prove that it's not quite spring just yet. So, given that … [Read more...]
Fall Sangria
Summer stuck around for a while in Philadelphia; it's now October and the weather is just starting to feel like fall. I've wanted to make a fall sangria for weeks now, but wanted to wait for … [Read more...]
Blackberry Gin Fizz
It's been a little while since I shared a cocktail recipe! I've been meaning to make this cocktail since I saw a version of it in the June issue of Cooking Light. A "fizz" is a cocktail that … [Read more...]
Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas
NOTE: I was sent some blood oranges and cara cara oranges from The Limoneira Company to use in a recipe. All opinions are mine. It's pretty obvious that I love citrus, I use the juice and zest of … [Read more...]
Pomegranate Margaritas
You can never have too many festive cocktails to help you celebrate this time of year, don't you think, especially one that uses in season fruit, like these Pomegranate Margaritas! This recipe … [Read more...]
Orange Mulled Whiskey Cider
This has been quite a dreary and rainy fall so far. One of my favorite remedies for blah weather is a warm beverage. In the fall, you really can't go wrong with a mulled apple … [Read more...]
Adult Root Beer Float
Note: I was sent coupons for Graeter's Ice Cream for review. Opinions are my own. Happy National Root Beer Float Day! I had to celebrate the only way I know how, by making myself a root beer float, … [Read more...]
Grilled Peach Old Fashioned Cocktail
Note: I was sent a Coyote Outdoor Grill to participate in the #CoyoteChallenge. All opinions are mine alone. I am absolutely loving my Coyote Outdoor Grill; I have been grilling anything and … [Read more...]
Blackberry Syrup & Watermelon Blackberry Granita
Today (July 22nd), Ball brand is hosting it's sixth annual Can-It-Forward Day. (You may recall my last post on Can-It-Forward Day, where I canned on my own for the very first time to make salsa.) … [Read more...]
Sparkling Blackberry Gimlets
Over the past year, quite a few of my good friends have gotten engaged. Four of us are getting married this summer (!), so we have plenty to celebrate and discuss when we meet up. We all love a … [Read more...]