Food + Drink
Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad
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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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Cork Talk
Kick the Wine Can? Not So Fast
“A Good wine is the wine you like” Let’s talk about canned wine, there I said it! Are you aghast? Don’t be, its unbecoming. For a product that is meant for enjoyment with food, family, and friends, it sure does stir up judgement and raised eyebrows. There’s something special about popping a cork,
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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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Travelers Notebook
Weekend in Charleston and a Low-Country Feast
“Food for the body is not enough. There must be food for the soul” ~ Dorothy Day We embarked on a long weekend to the low-country’s epicenter Charleston, South Carolina. A trip to be made slowly, not rushed, southern style. With just a click, we signed up to enjoy a meal in a talented but