When I come up with themed cocktails, like I've done for #NationalDonutDay or St. Patrick's Day, I love to make them fun, festive and I try to bring out the kid in us. That's what I did when I created the Boozy Bunnies for Easter. Let's talk about Peeps for a second. I think people either love em or hate em. Me? I kinda like them! It's not necessarily a Peeps drink, but I used them to garnish the cocktail. The drink tastes like a creamy … [Read more...]
Shop Your Closet: Casual Winter Brunch
It's still winter, and it's still cold, so if you're going to a weekend brunch and then going to take on the day, some thoughts on what to wear to make a fashion statement for the morning that will carry you throughout the day. This isn't the "pearls and sweater twinset" "country-club" kinda brunch. This is the NEW brunch for 2015. I kinda felt like a "tigress" and knew I was going to take on the day with all of it's … [Read more...]
In the Kitchen: Sugared Bacon
I made this TO DIE FOR side dish over the holidays, and all I can say is my family was like OOOMMMMGGGGG... like NON STOP, licking their fingers, and I couldn't make more of it fast enough. Let's face it. I don't know why all things bacon seem to be hot, but they are. Bacon in this, bacon in that. I had THE most amazing Candied Bacon Cinnamon Roll with Maple Icing at Cafe 501 this fall... and I mean to tell you... ya... um... ya. … [Read more...]
Fuzzy Friday: Holiday Tipsy Spritzer
Being that this is the LAST Friday before Christmas, so I thought I'd share something refreshing that isn't just a cold weather cocktail, but it's a festive fresh drink for a holiday lunch or brunch. Before the internet, Southern Living was one of my magazines I subscribed to to get a bit of this and that for the home and food, and I loved them so much that I collected their cookbooks. I really should show you my collection sometime! Anyways, I … [Read more...]
