There is a well-known Mark Twain quote about the mercurial nature of New England weather: “If you don’t like the weather in New England…wait a few minutes”. This year, I think you could easily extrapolate it to our change of…
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Blackberry-Cherry Sidecar Cocktail
Is it spring yet? As I peek out from beneath my warm comforter every morning, before the children’s giggles (and shrieks) begin from across the hall, I gaze outside at the bare trees and realize it hasn’t sprung up on…
Cucumber & Jalapeño Margarita
If I had my wish, I would run away to someplace warm & mild every winter. The cold weather has firmly settled in this part of the country, and although I can usually make it until the first thaw, this…
Pomegranate Gin Fizz
As I write this, December is officially upon us. Winter holiday parties over take our schedules, variations from the Nutcracker Suite serenade us in the shopping malls, and the kids are getting together their wish lists; It’s a joyous…
Pear Vodka Martini
October was just one of those sort of months for my family…where every small thing that could happen, did happen. Nothing super dramatic, but enough to seriously cut into my cooking and blogging time. The kids were both sick (for…
Chambord Raspberry Gin Fizz
For a long time I underestimated the small pleasure of an evening cocktail before (or during) dinner. I used to scoff at Happy Hour crowds, and harshly judge the Moms sitting with their glasses of wine while their kids eat…