The Negroni is one of my favorite cocktails. It has a complex flavor - bitter, yet sweet... fruity, yet herbal - that belies the ease of making it. With its festive ruby red color, this cocktail would be a fabulous choice for your next holiday party. Here is a little glimpse at my home bar. Completely unstaged due to laziness. I keep the...
I love the fresh tart-sweet taste of key lime pie any time of year. It is cooling in the summer, and a mood-lifter in the winter. This key lime tart features an easy crust that practically makes itself in a food processor, and an even easier filling. It is a great candidate for making ahead of time when preparing your big holiday feast....
It is downright blustery outside which means only one thing: soup weather. This flavorful tomato and white bean soup is rich tasting and quite filling, perfect for fall and winter. It is also made up of ingredients that you are already likely to have in your pantry. Make it vegan by using vegetable broth. What I love about this soup is that the...
This is a simple jam tart with a press-in crust (no rolling!) that would be perfect for potlucks or picnics because it has great presentation and slices up really nicely. It is a delicious dessert with whipped cream, a great accompaniment for tea, and I have to confess that I also ate it at breakfast. I made this tart several weeks ago, and...
Just when you thought it would never come, fall has finally arrived. Crisp air, crackling leaves, and the evening smell of wood-burning fireplaces. Here is a perfect boozy drink to serve up after a trip to the pumpkin patch: apple cider, rye whiskey, and ginger liqueur. CIDER & BOURBON COCKTAIL Makes 1 drink 2 oz rye whiskey, such as Bulleit .5 oz ginger...
This cocktail is for those of you who ask yourselves, "What do I do with this bottle of St. Germain?" Sweet and floral (and displayed in a very elegant bottle), the French elderflower liqueur is usually found in bubbly cocktails. Not my thing at all. If your home bar, like mine, is full of whiskey and lacking champagne, give the Elderflower Old Fashioned...
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