Food + Drink
Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad
You may not know this but strawberries and tomatoes are a delicious natural pairing. The sweetness and the acidity of ripe strawberries and tomatoes complement each other, and together are irresistible. This beautiful summer salad is easy to prepare, and serve up for family or guests at your next gathering. You may think it’s a
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Cocktails
It’s Five O’ clock Right Here- The “Freddie” Eddy Cocktail
Here’s a super simple cocktail recipe that is perfect for a boozy night or an afternoon on the patio. The “Freddie” Eddy Cocktail Serves One Ingredients: 3 ounces Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka 1 ounce Domaine DE Canton French-Ginger Liqueur 1 ounce Red Grapefruit Juice (Fresh Squeezed) 3 Fresh Basil Leaves Directions: Add all
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dessert
Lemon Pistachio Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
We came across this recipe featured in the Costco Connection magazine and were immediately hooked. This mega delicious cake is lemony, buttery, nutty and adorned with an icing of mascarpone cheese. It’s elegant, and a little exotic. The recipe has been made by my husband (he’s the baker in the family) at least half a
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Seasons: Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Bourbon Glaze
“Dear Self, this going to be your year. So dust off your sh*tkickers and let’s get started” ~ All my love, Me We are not big fans of the New Year’s Eve hype and I don’t know about you, but I certainly don’t feel renewed on the first of January. Still January 1 is the
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
The sun is blazing, and its late afternoon on a Sunday. We retreat to our patio to escape the sweltering heat. The ceiling fans are humming overhead, and the wind down begins. Warm weather appetizers are a must and we start with crispy polenta rounds, with creamy burrata, sliced watermelon wedges, and a arugula tossed
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Food + Drink
Mascarpone Tart with Honey, Oranges and Pistachios
Our Supper Club gathered recently to enjoy a good meal, friendship, plenty of laughter, and of course, good wine. We are a diverse group of friends with varying backgrounds that move across the personal, religious and, political spectrum which makes for spirited conversations, while breaking bread. If only we could all solve our differences while