Tag Archives: happy hour

Lavender Infused Cocktail

Like the first one, this box came like a chemistry set, and with a recipe card for a cocktail called “Lavendar Mist”. What I love about BlueSteam is the box tells you what’s included. This box included: lavender simple syrup, … Continue reading

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Holiday Advice

It’s your party. Do—and wear—whatever you want! The key to a great holiday party is a good playlist, good champagne, and good company. If you think you’re doing too much, add one more thing. When in doubt, just pour champagne. … Continue reading

Posted in Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

The Cocktail

The cocktail is a creation — not just opened and poured, not just cracked and chugged, but composed, right there on the spot.Its very nature requires intentionality, and that’s a good thing: Mindless drinking, like mindless snacking, can be a … Continue reading

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

What the Hell is Shaker & Spoon

I appreciated the question from one of the readers asking me to explain Shaker & Spoon. Shaker & Spoon is a monthly cocktail kit subscription service that takes your mixology skills to the next level. Each month, Shaker & Spoon ships … Continue reading

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

DIY Easy Flavored Ice Cubes

Handing my friend a cocktail, I watched her admire her glass. Then she stated, I been meaning to ask you where you buy these fancy ice cubes. I looked into my own glass and laughed, informing her I make them. … Continue reading

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments