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Cranberry Vodka Spritzer made with Cranberry Simple Syrup

November 30, 2013

My new favorite mixer is Cranberry Simple Syrup. I plan on using it in most of my cocktails during the holidays. Also, it would make a great homemade gift to a mixologist friend over the holidays. Make up a batch of the Cranberry Simple Syrup and stick it in the fridge to pull out when […]

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National Rum Punch Cocktail Day

September 20, 2013

Today is National Rum Punch Day. To help me get my holiday groove on for this big alcoHOLiday, Diplomatico Rum sent me a sample of their Rum. It certainly made the holiday more spirited. This is an easy, fresh little island cocktail and a great way to hold on to summer with a death grip. […]

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Grapefruit Margarita

September 14, 2013

I had a fried request a Grapefruit Margarita Recipe. I LOVE requests. hint, hint. I also LOVE margaritas, but you already know that, so it was no hardship sipping and testing. I even made this ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator over night and tasted just as darn good the next day. So […]

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Lip Plump Punch

August 10, 2013

Todays cocktail comes from my good friends Janet & Joey. Sounds like a name for a great sitcom…ehh? Janet & Joey are a mother and son team of awesome mixologists. Whenever Janet throws a party they work together to come up with some amazing party themed cocktails. If you remember Janet is the guru […]

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DC Rickey Cocktail

April 13, 2013

I am in DC this weekend with the family visiting our oldest son. He rows for George Washington University and they are hosting their home regatta on the Potomac. We choose this regatta to go visit with him because it is always the week of his birthday and the atmosphere in DC, with spring […]

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Tuna Tartare Recipe

April 1, 2013

Tuna tartare is a dish made from raw tuna that has been cut into small pieces before serving. It can be chopped, cut into chunks, or sliced. Tuna served tartare style is similar to tuna sashimi, except that sashimi is more often cut into evenly sized slices or chunks. Tuna Tartare is a dish that […]

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Autumn Breeze Cocktail

September 15, 2012

It’s starting to feel like fall is coming. The nights are cooler, football has started, the Halloween costumes are for sale at the stores. I love the fall season!! I love the beautiful colors of the trees, the beautiful sunny days with no humidity, pumpkins, apples and Halloween candy. Here is a cocktail to celebrate […]

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Blueberry Lavender Vodka Spritzer

August 11, 2012

With a refrigerator full of Blueberries, I wanted to come up with a fun cocktail, but I remembered seeing this beautiful drink on Pinterest and went back to find it. It was so perfect I just copied theKitchn‘s recipe. I also used a new vodka that my husband had heard about called Tito’s. I am […]

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Halibut with Zucchini Salsa

June 26, 2012

With the zucchinis growing faster than I can keep up, I have been thinking of imaginative ways to use them up. This dish did a great job, this salsa is tangy and delicious and the whole recipe is so simple and quick to pull together, which is a blessing when you want to spend your […]

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Tequila & Lime Fish Tacos

June 20, 2012

It seems like Fish Tacos are on most restaurants menus now a days. I really haven’t had one that was bad, but have had a lot that were lacking in flavor. This is a simple dish to make and is packed with tons of flavor, thanks to the tequila and lime! No worm added. Sorry […]

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Poached Salmon with Avocado Puree and Pea Salad

June 9, 2012

This dish is so beautiful, delicious and it is SO good for you! Half the list of ingredients are Super Foods so you know it is chocked full of goodness. The recipe is from Jeffery’s Grocery in New York. 1 1/2 pounds skinless Salmon fillet 15 Tarragon leaves, torn 2 cups of hot vegetable Broth […]

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Shrimp Ceviche

April 10, 2012

My new love is Central American cooking. Everything I try is fresh, healthy and packs tons of flavor. This is great as an appetizer or an accompaniment to a steak dish. I like to serve it with my Grilled Beef Taco dish that will post tomorrow! A Latin Surf & Turf. 1/2 cup plus 2 […]