I was recently invited by the folks with Tetley USA to participate in an Iced Tea Contest celebrating Nationa

I first had this Curried Chicken Salad at a networking event at a local Chamber of Commerce event that I atten

Simple syrup is a combination of sugar and water that has been heated enough for the sugar to melt and then ch

 I simply love regional and Junior League cookbooks; of course my favorites are those from Denver and St. Lou

The Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery is located in the heart of Tennessee moonshine country in Gatlinburg, TN in

A homemade ricotta that is both easy and delicious.

The Bramble cocktail is a gin-based drink that has apparently disappeared from the radar of many bartenders an

Memorial Day is almost here and while I'm as guilty as anyone about looking at it as a 3-day weekend that is t

Do you remember 'back in the day' when you would go to most restaurants and every table had a bottle of oil an

For all the combinations of wine, liquors and liqueurs that I love I've never been particularly fond of Red Wi

Summer and ice cream; they are meant to be together aren't they? For me the quintessential treat during the su

I first made and posted this Raspberry, Limoncello and Prosecco Cooler a couple of years ago and had a burnin

       No matter if we're Eight to Eighty...haven't we all wondered what to give our

Last year I made this Sparkling Blackberry Mint Julep for the running of the Kentucky Derby and it was life ch

I love the Kentucky Derby; the truth is I just love horses. It's not like I've ever had one but their size and

First things first. I'm not a huge fan of ketchup. Given the option it never graces my burgers; I'm a mustard

I recall those days when the mere mention of the word tequila made me grimace. I found it to be the most unapp

It's been awhile; I don't think in all the many years I've been blogging that I have not introduced something

The pain is so raw; worse than I ever imagined it would be. She is nowhere when she was everywhere just two da

This post isn't really about a simple chocolate cake so much as it is about the person behind the cake. For al

Despite our American bent for thinking the Margarita is the treasured drink of Mexico, the truth is that the P

That is a mouthful isn't it...and these chocolate chip cookies with espresso and coconut certainly are! Given

First things first. This is not Chicken Tikka Masala. There are some similarities but someone who heard I was

When I received the revised and expanded second edition of the book 'Market Fresh Mixology' by Bridget Albert

Spring has sprung right? Who cares if the first day of spring saw blizzard like conditions in Colorado for a b

I've mentioned before on these pages my darling Grandmother Bathe; my dad's mom. Her married name was Lizette

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I'm only an eighth Irish but it's enough for me to look at this holiday as a must hav

A simple yet fabulous dish with fresh vegetables and pasta served with a buttery olive oil and Parmesan sauce.

I originally intended to make a Kahlua based cocktail using the components of a White Russian; using ice cream

I've been in love with quiche forever; some say it's out of fashion but I don't agree or at least not with me!

I can't seem to catch a break; after 4 weeks of a nonstop cough and sleepless nights I can't deny I was gettin

A baked pancake traditionally served with lemon and powdered sugar.

A couple of months ago I was invited to attend a launch party for a new wine brand. It would mean going downto

Did you know that tomorrow, Saturday, February 22nd is National Margarita Day? If I had my way and a moment of

When I saw Rebecca from the blog Foodie With Family tweet about these re-fried beans my interest was piqued. F

It's interesting the things I'm finding as I unpack in my new home. Wanting to make everything in this space h