This festive and fruity punch with bubbly champagne and DIY frozen ice cubes is a party favorite to serve a crowd and can easily be made non-alcoholic too. Toast Any Season with Champagne Punch Everyone loves a good reason to raise their glass and make a toast to loved ... continue reading... about Pomegranate and Orange Champagne Punch
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The Best Bloody Mary Recipe (+ Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar)
This Bloody Mary recipe makes a spicy, flavorful vodka cocktail. Add as many toppings as you'd like to get your drink just right! Give me a loaded Bloody Mary or give me a chardonnay. Because when it comes to brunch, I want more, more, more. You might say this cocktail ... continue reading... about The Best Bloody Mary Recipe (+ Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar)
How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar
These tips for setting up your own DIY mimosa bar make it easy for the hostess to relax as guests help themselves at your weekend brunch, wedding, bridal shower, or other reason to celebrate. Unlike cocktail party martinis or game-day beer busts, mimosa brunches aren't ... continue reading... about How to Set Up a DIY Mimosa Bar
How to Make the Perfect Mimosa
Mimosas made with bubbly sparkling wine instead of expensive champagne adds one more reason to toast "cheers" to lazy weekend brunches or any special occasion. Perfect Mimosa Cocktail Recipe My best friend Kim is the queen of mimosas. Whether it's going out for a weekend's ... continue reading... about How to Make the Perfect Mimosa
Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie
This healthy and creamy immune-boosting green smoothie made with almond milk is naturally sweetened with frozen fruit and packed with vitamins and antioxidants to help keep colds at bay. Actually Delicious Green Smoothie I’m happy to share that I’m partnering with Blue ... continue reading... about Immune Booster Sweet Green Smoothie
30+ Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Sometimes hearty, sometimes boozy, whipping up St. Patrick's Day recipes is the perfect excuse to gather friends for a potluck, brunch, and yes, even if you're in the mood for easy green food ideas. There are many reasons traditional St. Patrick's Day recipes are so beloved. ... continue reading... about 30+ Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Recipes
Mango Smoothie Plus 11 Favorite Smoothie Recipes
Lightly sweetened with honey and banana, this healthy mango smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack. It's perfectly creamy and oh-so good! Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipe This week the internet exploded. Not because of political scandals, the return of Downtown Abby, ... continue reading... about Mango Smoothie Plus 11 Favorite Smoothie Recipes
The 20 Most Popular FoodieCrush Recipes of 2017
I published many recipes on FoodieCrush this year, and while I thought they were all good, this is YOUR list of readers' top 20 favorites. The best recipes are the ones we come back to time and time again — the ones that are the heart of of our ever-expanding repertoire ... continue reading... about The 20 Most Popular FoodieCrush Recipes of 2017
33 Boozy Frozen Treats to Get You Through the Rest of Summer
As we start to head down the finish line to those final days of summer, we find ourselves constantly coming up with different ways to keep cool. We crank up the AC, we become regulars at the neighborhood pool, we avoid the oven like the plague, and most importantly we make ... continue reading... about 33 Boozy Frozen Treats to Get You Through the Rest of Summer
How to Make a Blended Iced Mocha
This decadent homemade version of everyone's favorite blended coffee drink with mocha is made lighter with almond milk, and is so easy once you get the ratio right. Here's how. This year I’m partnering with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze to share healthful recipes made with almond ... continue reading... about How to Make a Blended Iced Mocha
A Healthier Sparkling Elderflower Fizz Cocktail
The warm floral notes of elderflower liqueur pair with sparkling juices to create a lower-calorie but perfectly sweetened bubbly cocktail. This post is brought to you by KeVita, because healthful changes aren't made only by what you eat, but also what you drink. It's the subtle ... continue reading... about A Healthier Sparkling Elderflower Fizz Cocktail
Tequila Sunrise Cocktail and Crushing On Latin Twist Cookbook
The vibrant color of this classic Mexican cocktail made with tequila, fresh OJ and grenadine makes for an impressive brunch or evening cocktail. We'd be lying if we said we weren't crazy about bloggers' Vianney Rodriguez and Yvette Marquez's new book Latin Twist: Traditional and ... continue reading... about Tequila Sunrise Cocktail and Crushing On Latin Twist Cookbook
Peach Pie Smoothie + $100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway
The flavors of fresh peach pie is made into a creamy, sippable smoothie made with almond milk, that's perfect for healthy breakfast, dessert or snack. This year I’m partnering with AlmondBreeze to create and share recipes using almond milk. We've traversed the course of sweet to ... continue reading... about Peach Pie Smoothie + $100 VISA Gift Card Giveaway
Boozy Blueberry Floats
This simple booze-infused float gets its spike from blueberry flavored vodka, which tangos with fresh blueberries and vanilla ice cream. This post, brought to you by Pearl Vodka, is for the little kid in all of us because no matter how old you are, cool ice cream treats are ... continue reading... about Boozy Blueberry Floats
Acai, Pomegranate and Raspberry Smoothie
Acai juice, pomegranate juice and raspberries are full of antioxidants with all sorts of health benefits in this sweet and tart superfood packed smoothie. Because if you’re like me and my soon to be 6th grade babe who this week declares, “School’s out for summer!” (cue Alice ... continue reading... about Acai, Pomegranate and Raspberry Smoothie
Cucumber Delight Cocktail
This cucumber cocktail inspired by Washington DC's Founding Farmers restaurant will add a bright spot to brunch or dinner, thanks to its refreshing flavors. This post, brought to you by Pearl Vodka, is inspired by my recent adventure of heading out solo. Traveling alone isn't ... continue reading... about Cucumber Delight Cocktail
Moms Rule! The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch Guide
The ultimate Mother's Day brunch guide, filled with recipes and gift ideas any mom would love! Mother's Day falls just once a year (don't forget May 10!), but it's important to remember that moms never stop being moms. They love us every day, and they never stop worrying ... continue reading... about Moms Rule! The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch Guide
Champagne Mojitos
The addition of sparkly cava and fresh basil lend a fun twist to this easy to drink, refreshing cocktail that makes enough for a crowd. It's hard to say goodbye. Especially when you're not sure that you really want to go. Scared of the unknown. Craving the familiar. Comfortable ... continue reading... about Champagne Mojitos
The Best Coconut Margarita Recipe
A refreshing combination of coconut cream and coconut milk infuse tropical flavors into my favorite reposado tequila margarita, served on the rocks. Once upon a time I went on a train ride. Sure, I’d been on trains before, but nothing prepared me for this ride of a lifetime. ... continue reading... about The Best Coconut Margarita Recipe
20 Spirited Holiday Punches
These 20 festive punch recipes are a fun way to spread holiday cheer and ring in the New Year with friends! Single serving cocktails are standard holiday fare. They're bubbly and colorful, and we can adorn them with festive garnishes like cranberries and sprigs of ... continue reading... about 20 Spirited Holiday Punches
Pomegranate Martini Recipe
This adaptation of Oprah's Pomegranate Martini has a hint of rosemary and real pomegranate seeds for an added dose of festive flavor. Are you a garnish-er, or a garnish-less? I think it's pretty evident by the looks of the recipes I post on this old bloggity blog that I've ... continue reading... about Pomegranate Martini Recipe
How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
I’m the first to admit it. I’m not an expert in the nuances of cheese. And I am a far, far, far cry from calling myself a wine enthusiast, let alone a sommelier. You didn’t by chance notice those ice cubes in my Chardonnay, did you? Hang my head in shame, but that’s how I ... continue reading... about How to Host a Wine and Cheese Pairing Party + Free Printable
Pickle Infused Vodka
I’m a self-confessed pickle head. Kosher dill. Bread and butter. Garlic spiked. It really makes no difference to me, I love ‘em all. Summer eats at my house are always accompanied by pickles. Sandwiches, burgers and macaroni salad all require the briny spear and are popular ... continue reading... about Pickle Infused Vodka
Friday Faves and 8 Great Mint Julep Recipes
The month of May. so. much. going. including the fact that the IRS is no longer banging on our doors! Let’s celebrate with cocktails and this week’s list of Friday Faves. Every year, the beginning of May is packed with events to celebrate with a few clinks of the glasses and ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and 8 Great Mint Julep Recipes
Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime
Frozen cocktails aren’t really my thing. I save my frozen tendencies drinkable with a straw for milkshakes and smoothies. My idea of a great margarita is to make it strong and put it on the rocks. That is, until, it’s a Mango Margarita. Then I say make it fruity, a bit ... continue reading... about Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime
55 Lover-ly Valentine Desserts and Drinks
Valentine's Day is upon us and love is in the air. Everywhere we look around. Every sight and every sound. Were you like me and love this song? Whether you'll be in the company of your best girls, celebrating Gal-entine's Day over cocktails (thanks Leslie Knope), cooking with ... continue reading... about 55 Lover-ly Valentine Desserts and Drinks
Friday Faves and 10 Spirited Eggnog Recipes
Well, we’re here. The final countdown to Santa’s sleigh skidding to a stop on slippery, snow covered rooftops far and wide is mere days away. How did the arrival of Christmas and the jolly old elf happen so fast? Am I ready? That depends on your idea of ready. Is the house all ... continue reading... about Friday Faves and 10 Spirited Eggnog Recipes
Beet Lemonade and a Cheese Lover’s Giveaway Plus Friday Faves
Beets. Lemons. Sugar. Combined into one lip-smacking Beet Lemonade. Have I lost my mind? That's entirely possible, but most likely not due to this drink. Who came up with this root vegetable meets citrus elixir? It wasn’t me. No, It was the bunch at Wisconsin Cheese who asked ... continue reading... about Beet Lemonade and a Cheese Lover’s Giveaway Plus Friday Faves
Roasted Cherry Sangria
Red, ripe and juicy, these cherry bombs are ready to be toasted in this Roasted Cherry Sangria recipe sponsored by my friends at Harry & David. I've been known to enjoy a nice, cold refreshment on a warm summer's eve. Maybe once, probably twice. Okay, like, definitely ... continue reading... about Roasted Cherry Sangria
Spring Fever and a Strawberry Banana Milkshake
Would you take a look at that? What, what? What could it be? Sun. Languishing. Full on soaking it up time. Now, you might be thinking to yourself, “Self...Why is Heidi posting Strawberry Banana Shakes when its not even St. Patrick’s Day? Where’s the green minty shake? The ... continue reading... about Spring Fever and a Strawberry Banana Milkshake
