Pomegranate Manhattan
I had a test kitchen session at my house over the weekend with friends. Pomegranate was the theme. And believe me when …
Spooky Jack Punch
Punches are great for parties. I love to serve punch because my guests are always curious to try it and they get …
Mmmm. Manhattan.
The Manhattan is truly a classic cocktail. As we head into autumn, it’s the perfect time to break out the whiskey/rye/bourbon for …
Three Wines and My Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Most food just seems to taste even better paired with a complimentary wine or spirit. This doesn’t have to be intimidating at …
Let’s Talk Wine!
Something wonderful happens when you find just the right wine or spirit to accompany a course or a meal. The problem is, …
Steak and Wine Pairing
Earlier this week, we prepared the perfect steak along with an amazing take on the retro side dish — baked potato. Of …
Spicy Sweet Smoky Margarita
There is something about tequila and a margarita that just goes with Latin-inspired foods. As you probably know, I love margaritas. For …
Sidecar Cocktail
Autumn is right around the corner (it feels like it already as I’m writing this) and I find that I want to …
Grand Slam Cocktail
Imagine yourself sitting court side at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, or better yet, in the President’s Box. What cocktail would you …
Jalapeños and Cocktails
I harvested a large amount of jalapeño peppers from my garden this week. I love jalapeños because they are spicy and hot …
