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An Orange A Day

We love to buy Cuties and Halos by the box. We’d rather eat one of these cute little oranges than drink a glass of juice […]

Strawberry Peach Sangria

The last of the blossoms have fallen and the leaves are filling in beautifully. Don’t those vibrantly bright green leaves call to you and demand attention even with pollen in the air?

Get out there and enjoy!

April 13th, 2015 | Category: Breakfast, Cocktails & Libations, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe | Leave a comment

Hanging Out At The Lake With A Beer

One Gorgeous Day

Sometimes, you just want a cold beer to sip as you sit and linger. Other times, you want to remember that day that you had a beer on the lake’s edge on the first truly gorgeous day of the year. This beer cocktail brings fresh, […]

Aperol Mist

A misty day on Lake Lanier…

In the distance, the mist is like a watercolor fantasy. Up close, the land is vivid and alive.

Have you ever read The Mist by Stephen King? The 2007 movie version is more than […]

The First Day of Spring Is Right Around The Corner

Apricot Blossoms

They’re always the first to bloom in our back yard… maybe we need a cherry tree, too.

It’s a fleeting beauty.

Today, half of those petals carpet the floor and new blossoms take their place.

Raspberry & Cranberry Jam

It’s almost spring. That means it’s time to start cleaning out the freezer. As usual, there was a leftover bag of cranberries and a couple bags of frozen raspberries (I love a raspberry and mixed berry smoothies.) So, I tried combining the two. It’s a winning combination. From start to […]

Bee’s Knees & My Garden Prep

Springtime is right around the corner. It’s almost time to plant! In honor of the coming spring, here’s the perfect garden brunch cocktail. (Well, I think it’s a great one at least.) To keep this cocktail light and fresh, you’ll want to stick with a mildly floral gin. For this […]

La Floridita

To friends and family in the North, we’re thinking of you and stay warm! If you’re snowed in, this cocktail will help the time fly. Think of us when you sip this lovely taste of the tropics.

By the way, how do you like my new medieval torture […]

Las Vegas — Blood Orange Screwdiver In Paris

In Vegas, you must take the good with the bad. If you find something good, why not take it home with you? This blood orange screwdriver was good enough to inspire an attempt to recreate it.

On days where we’re looking for a sweeter touch, we’ll use tangerine […]

Peanut Butter, Banana, & Oat Bites

All quantities can be estimated as you go. Add the peanut butter to your taste. Additional peanut butter will cut the sweetness of the banana. And, next time, I’ll be using chunky peanut butter.

One bite is very satisfying. Nibble up two bites and you might forget to […]