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
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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
Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail
In December of last year, my husband and I took a quick weekend-er to celebrate our anniversary and get some much needed “us” time in one of our favorite cities, San Francisco. My dad grew up just outside San Francisco so I spent a lot of time there visiting my grandma every ... continue reading... about Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail
Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started. Sweet Riesling, sparklin peach juice, fresh fruit and a few resourceful food bloggers. I smelled Sangria, but we'll get to that in a ... continue reading... about Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David
Bubbly Champagne Punch
I love my bubbly so when Carson Daly is counting down the final minutes of 2011 as we all wait for the big New Year’s Eve ball to drop, you can bet I’ll have a cold flute of Champagne or Prosecco in my hand, ready to toast in the new year. I may even be making up the 51st ... continue reading... about Bubbly Champagne Punch
