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Sweet Tea Bourbon Cocktails

May 6, 2011

I’d smile at rum.  Coy… but not really coy. I’d say hello to vodka.  I’d wave, and smile with teeth. I’d totally make out with gin… tonic and lime everywhere. But bourbon.  I’d marry bourbon… as long as bourbon understands that I often stay up until 3 am writing silly blog posts, with a scarf [...]

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Chickpea, Mint, and Parsley Spread

January 4, 2010

The kitchen.  It’s where I do a majority of my… standing. Standing and staring. Standing and staring and spreading cream cheese onto Wheat Thins. Standing and staring and eating cream cheese and Wheat Thins until I come up with a recipe and post idea. If you were a fly on my kitchen wall… well, I [...]

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Mint Julep Two Ways

April 29, 2009

These bourbon laden treats were inspired by two things:  those still spring, but almost summer days that give you a hint at just how blazing hot this summer is going to be, and… this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Here’s what I know about Spring: It’s green.  Once we get past the Easter Bunny stage, it’s all [...]

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Cucumber Raspberry Vodka Sparklers

August 29, 2008

I went into this post practically kicking and screaming today.  Let’s be honest-  sometimes the words flow, other times it’s a task just to get myself to sit in the chair long enough to post a few words and photos. This whiny, kicking and screaming, can’t-even-stand-myself feeling seems to be a Labor Day holiday signature [...]

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Ice Cream Cupcakes

May 23, 2008

I absolutely LOVE Memorial Day weekend. It’s like all the good things in the world come together in one weekend. I look forward to this three day weekend at the start of May. Not only is it my birthday weekend, but it’s also the unofficial start of summer, the start of outdoor grilling and parties [...]

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