~indian sweet lime~ Ever since I saw the breathtaking movie, Darjeeling Limited, I wanted to try making the refreshing looking little cocktail that the beautiful train attendant served to the main characters throughout the film. She would enter their train car, dressed in stunning garments from head to toe, holding a tray of drinks and…
Yesterday for “date day” we had lunch at the St. James Hotel… We sat on the pretty patio at the Veranda… and had the yummy mahi mahi fish tacos after lunch we went home to enjoy cocktails on the deck the “rose wall” is starting to bloom! so pretty! Would you like to hear about…
~seeing~ bleeding hearts ~hearing~ she and him m. ward the weepies & bell x1 ~tasting~ mojitos sweetened with ginger simple syrup made using THIS RECIPE pure ambrosia! ~feeling~ happy and inspired ~smelling~ pineapple on the grill! mmmmmm….. made using THIS RECIPE ~knowing~ ”If a [woman] can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or…
photograph by Melissa Placzek Did I mention that I’m officially done with winter? I decided to make up some of my basil lemonade to prove that I mean business… It’s lemony and sweet-tart with the refreshing flavor of fresh basil. If you’re officially done with winter too… You’ll need: ~Basil Infused Lemonade~ Juice of 5…
~Melissa’s Angostura Ginger Ale~ 8 oz. ginger beer (I like REED’s Extra Ginger Brew) 3 generous dashes Angostura Bitters That’s it! Enjoy! ~Melissa
“The Minnesota countryside was filled with Scandinavian tradition during my childhood…In the early 1900s, Duluth had more millionaires per capita than any other city in the country…The Congdon family were one of these families. Their home, nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, was named Glensheen. A Christmas tea was always scheduled there for the…
I purchased a bottle of Frangelico instead of Irish cream for sipping this Holiday season, and at first I was a little disappointed. I had a couple on “the rocks” and it just wasn’t doing it for me…so I decided to invent something new. What I came up with is going to knock your nutcracker…
My gorgeous husband Jeffrey received a VERY nice bottle of Bourbon for Father’s Day (from moi. 😉 ) and we decided to make the best mint juleps EVER! Booker’s Mint Julep serves 6 If you’d like to make this classic summer cocktail, you’ll want to start with… 2 Cups Booker’s Bourbon * 1 bunch fresh…
“You’d remember drinkin’ horchata You’d still enjoy it with your foot on masada Winter’s cold is too much to handle Pincher crabs that pinch at your sandals Here comes a feeling you thought you’d forgotten Chairs to sit and sidewalks to walk on Ooh you had it but oh no you lost it Lookin’ back…
My friend Kris gave me a recipe for the very best margaritas I’ve ever had. Ever since then I’ve called her the Margarita Goddess. Thanks Kris! 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate 12 fluid ounces tequila 12 fluid ounces water 12 fluid ounces beer (Corona) ice 1 lime, cut into wedges Pour limeade,…