What are my favorite words when it comes to cooking, entertaining, drink prep? LIFE? Give me EASY. I want EASY. Why? Because I don't have time for complicated things. Don't get me wrong. I will spend time on things that are worth it and put in my energy where it's necessary and makes a difference. But fall to me is busy. Let me correct that. "Abundantly scheduled". Sometimes a simple twist on a "usual" can be a wowzer of a … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cinnamon Toast Crunch
This treat-like drink had me at hello. First let's just say sugary cereal and milk takes me back to childhood memories of Saturday Morning Cartoons. Who remembers that? Those were the days, weren't they? I came across this simple, tasty treat I couldn't resist trying for myself... not even for you guys! HA! It just sounded way too good. Cinnamon Toast Crunch. um HELLO. TAKE ME BACK! This is a treat type of drink. So if you have … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday – Apple Cider Mimosa
As the fall seems to be getting underway, so does the activities and events. Is it just me or is the fall your busiest season of the year? It is for me. With kids sports, kids school stuff, and just other things happening as life has it, the pace has been picked up. There isn't time for fancy pants extravagant cocktail making time when it comes to entertaining. So this Apple Cider Mimosa might be just what you could be looking for. So … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Manmosa
Football season is upon us and even though we're in September, it still doesn't quite feel like fall with 90 degree temperatures. But needless to say, we still are getting in that football fall mode and with that comes tailgating and partying. And beer. So today I'm putting together a tailgating, football party twist on beer. Instead of a Mimosa, let's call this a "Manmosa". Instead of champagne, lets make it with beer. Like a … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mexican Martini
Have you ever had a drink that left you feeling ICK, an experience that you had a LITTLE more than you can handle and now you're scarred for life? LOL! That's the case with margaritas and me. I can't do them any more. Bad college experience left a real bad taste in my mouth let's just say! I had more than I could handle in a short period of time. No bueno. Hence why you see very few margarita-ish cocktails here. I really just can't do … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Mojito Slush
Keeping it real, I've been MIA. Have you noticed? The past few weeks have been SO crazy... but, I have to really truly keep it real, which is living On Purpose, and that means sometimes SHIFTING what I'm doing. We'll get to that in a bit. Do you toast to yourself? Do you celebrate all that you do? All of the little things that can be challenging in life? Or perhaps really big wins and goals you've achieved? I'm not talking about being … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cranberry Candy Splash
You've heard the phrase "try before you buy", well I feel that way when it comes to food and drink. I want to hear if something is good or bad before I try it. So if it's yukky, you'll be sure I will NOT be posting it. Even if it LOOKS good but TASTES bad, it won't be here. Pinky promise! So with that being said, I had something else lined up for you today, and I made it before "making it" like I do for the blog, and it was awful! Like … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Frose’
I don't make complicated drinks too often because I don't have time for complicated things in life. I mean, really, who does? Not me! So as I've been hearing about the latest rage in the cocktail world, the Frose', which is fancy for Frozen Rose', I was like well.... I don't have a slushy machine that the restaurants have.... I don't have an ice cream machine because it was one of those gadgets I didn't think I'd ever use... But it turns … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Club Special Twist
We're in the dog days of summer and that calls for something refreshing, light, and classic: the club special. It's made with some simple ingredients that most people have on hand... except for me! HA! I didn't have Sprite, but I DID have Fresca. (wink!) Who doesn't have Sprite but has Fresca???? Me. ... so anyways this has a refreshing twist to the traditional country club favorite. Club Special Twist 1 part … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: World Famous Mudslide
I love to create my own concoctions and be your mixologist, and of course many I can't take all the credit for, but I think it's way cool to see what different bartenders and restaurants offer as their signature drinks. After all, this IS what they do, and they're pros at it. So today I'm sharing something that is BEYOND to die for. I'll say this. I had 2 of them at lunch. HA! Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone! The Mudslide. A … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Blueberry Watermelon Slushie
I'm excited for today's cocktail because it's one of those that doesn't SCREAM July 4th unless you do the rim. Really, one of my favorite things about this, it's perfect for the entire summer. Make it as fun as you want it with the choice of rim colors. I can totally picture this at a barbecue with a blender just whipping this up super easy, hanging out with good friends and good times. And for the kids, make slashes MINUS the vodka. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Ritz Carlton Bar Jack Signature Pina Colada
If you haven't figured out from my social media, I've made an escape! HA! I've fled the country for a little bit of brain detox, family time and time to unplug and recharge. Where are we? Back to one of our favorites. The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman. We do lots of nothing while enjoying lots of great food and amazing cocktails. So I thought we'd hear from Godfrey how they make their signature drink, their Pina … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: National Iced Tea Day
So I'm going to be straight up with you guys. Today my cocktail is a non cocktail. I know. Boring right? Today IS National Iced Tea Day, and frankly, I know #FuzzyFriday is fun with the fuzzies and all, but to be quite frank, I'm just wiped out from lots of goings on this week. Mom taxi... more mom taxi... teens... late nights with teens... and then getting news of some MAJOR lifestyle change because of one of my kids. You'll hear … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Donut Cocktail
Fun fun fun! What a way to kick off the weekend.. National Donut Day! Does it get better than this? I think not! So in honor of National Donut Day, let's us grownups feel like a kid in a grown up way, and have a Donut Cocktail. What do you think? This isn't complicated and is always FUN to enjoy and fun to make. Honestly, anything with sprinkles is fun! Donut Cocktail 1.5-2 oz cake-flavored … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Cherry Beer Margaritas
Happy THREE DAY WEEKEND! Time to officially kick off the summer (even though it's not official till June), school is out (for us) and it's time to have a little downtime, at least that's the goal, right? When I think of Memorial Day Weekend, I think of big family gatherings at big parks... in Oklahoma I think most people think of weekends at The Lake.... I think of days that we are just chilling in the backyard after a morning of cleaning … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Thundertini
via Most of you know, I'm in Oklahoma City, and two things run our world. Oklahoma football and Thunder basketball. (ok three things... tornados too!) We're in the Western Conference finals and playing Golden State. Game 3 of the series continues THIS SUNDAY night at 7 pm. So in between this and watching the Billboard Music Awards, you've got a drink to keep your night festive. Thundertini 2 oz Citron vodka 1 oz Blue … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Citrus Sunrise
Tis the day of toasting to greatness, wins, things we've overcome. And I'm SUPER excited to have launched The OP Lounge! What is that you say? Read about it HERE, but basically, think of it like this.. if The OP Life gave birth to a community hang out, this is what it would be. If you haven't stopped by to check it out, do! It's fun and informative. Today's concoction is my creation. I combined the orange flavor of Cointreau with … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Impromptu Colada
#FuzzyFriday for me is always more fun if I can create a special concoction for you. It always feels more "from the heart" if I made it up myself rather than just picked one up from Pinterest. Well, remember yesterday I talked about something exciting coming soon? When I have weeks like this, I don't always have time for very complicated cocktails. And with the spiking temperatures already, I'm migrating to the tropical flavors. So this is … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Limon Fraise
Everywhere I look at the store I'm seeing strawberries in abundance, and big beautiful ones at that. So I decided to take advantage of these sweet, fresh, yummy, healthy (if we can make ourselves feel better that our cocktails are healthy, why not??? HA!) fruits to include in our drinks? And I love nothing more than lemon and berries. All kinds. Lemon and blueberries, lemon and raspberries, and this week, I've created something with lemon … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Purple Rain
Today's cocktail is in honor of the man.... Like... I just can't even. Being a child of the 80's, before cell phones and computers, before any technology, we had boom boxes and music and cassette tapes and real life friend connections. And paper notes. And school dances. And this icon, Prince, who left this earth too soon. He was more than just a singer. He was multi-faceted, multi-talented, in a larger than life way. While life … [Read more...]
