How does your garden grow?

Does what you grow in your garden get used on your plate, in your bath, or around your house?  How about all of the above?  or not at all? I’veContinue reading “How does your garden grow?”

the Rhubarbarian

my new summer drink… The RHUBARBARIAN… 1 1/2z rhubarb simple syrup* 1z fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2z New Deal Gin Recipe 3 over ice in a rocks glass toppedContinue reading “the Rhubarbarian”

Thirsty Thursday: Battle of the Bars

What really started as a quick run to Bob’s Red Mill for few things quickly turned into a girl’s giggle-fest over cocktails. (Super side note… great podcast of show recentlyContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday: Battle of the Bars”

Thirsty Thursday: Nuestra Cocina

I’m a little embarrassed to say I drive by Nuestra Cocina all the time. It took me until a few months ago to check this place out. And now I’mContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday: Nuestra Cocina”

Thirsty Thursday: Luc Lac

I have a new favorite happiest hour. There’s a new Vietnamese restaurant, Luc Lac, near my office. Everything I had heard was outstanding. Then by chance I met the bartenderContinue reading “Thirsty Thursday: Luc Lac”

those mad, mad martinis

I’m sure you’ve heard Mad Men is back.  What can be more fun than watching handsome men in suits drinking martinis? I’ll tell you honestly, I enjoy Mad Men, butContinue reading “those mad, mad martinis”

eat & drink and eat & drink some more

I just got scolded for going radio silent for a few days. But Brother was here and we had serious business to attend to. We had to EAT! and eatContinue reading “eat & drink and eat & drink some more”

punch it to me!

Since it is Friday after a long week of snow, slush, rain and mud I thought I would end the week with a cocktail to warm the cockles.  I haveContinue reading “punch it to me!”

another freaking pizza?!

I think by now you know I have a special affinity for my pizza.  I’m always looking for new toppings and trying out various flour mixes. Today’s was a bitContinue reading “another freaking pizza?!”

Bacon + Vodka = BFF

Do I need to say any more that title? I applewood smoked 2 cups of Portland 88 Vodka for 40 minutes.  Then used the smoked vodka to make one ofContinue reading “Bacon + Vodka = BFF”