When my youngest daughter Lauren was first diagnosed with cancer I still recall the disbelief; the every wakin

We are currently smack in the middle of the 'Dog Days of Summer' and I know for some that's a period of almost

One of the things I most enjoy when doing a Classic for Friday Cocktails is discovering the history behind a w

I've probably mentioned my love for Heath Bars often enough so maybe it's time I mentioned something new. Seco

I know...I've been completely errant with posts for #Waunstrong Wednesday and for lots of reasons; primarily m

What? The folks at Bacardi want to create a drink just for me? Moi? Well heck yeah!! What would you have said?

Thanks in part to Don Draper and Mad Men, the Old Fashioned is seeing a resurgence in popularity. I have to wo

I've loved toffee since I can remember...I mean I actually remember when my mom would take me to the neighborh

Light and refreshing, this cocktail is the epitome of summer drinking.

This recipe for Strawberry Pretzel Salad goes WAY back. I recall it primarily from when I lived in Raleigh, NC

Easy and seasonal; the perfect cocktail for right now!

A great easy way to serve enchiladas to a crowd.

My original intent was to share a recipe for the Havana Libre; a cocktail much like this one but without the P

Cherries. Fresh, ripe and wonderful cherries. Sweet, succulent and gorgeous cherries; a love so strong that ye

I hope you'll allow me to make this short and sweet; just like these snowcones. I was already late to the gate

Two favorite cheeses in one? Perfection.

This was a tough assignment for sure; this reviewing of a book all about compound butters. First there was the

I lived in the South for many years and while I can't brag about having been to the Kentucky Derby, I can say

These apple and cinnamon cupcakes with cream cheese frosting may seem more of a Fall dessert in the US but if

I've even asked myself if this bourbon and hot fudge milkshake belongs in Friday Cocktails but I could not com

Love a Creamsicle ice cream bar? Then you'll love these!

I never promised that my Wednesday posts would be in the morning did I? Finding a rhythm that works with livin

I have been blessed with so many offers to assist with guest posts the past few weeks while I deal with the im

The kitchen is packed; the furniture to be given away is gone, the garage is almost there and 'my stuff' (ligh

Snowbird: A northerner who moves to a warmer southern state in the winter. It's springtime in the Rockies and

A great vegetarian lasagna option filled with spinach and a tasty sauce.

I don't eat out often; it's just not my thing, much preferring to throw something simple together at home than

I was born into a Catholic family. I need to get that out in the open so that someone doesn't think I'm making

My friend Ansh with the blog Spice Roots is guest posting for me today; I'm in the thick of packing and stress

I spied a recipe on Food 52 a couple of weeks ago that took me back many years. It was a method for making a s

Last fall I was invited by the folks with Share Our Strength to attend one of the 'Cooking Matters' events the

Slow cooked short ribs with a porter sauce are served over cheese grits.

My daughter Emily shared a photo of this cocktail (well really a shot) with me last week; I have to admit I ha

My oldest daughter Emily joins me again with a wonderful combination; a strawberry compote served with Greek y

I think I'm part Irish or maybe really I just like to think I am. I know my Dad's side of the family come from

This is truly a VERY pink Raspberry Cosmo!