I like the idea of having a signature cocktail at a holiday party. Beer and wine are great, but a signature drink makes the party feel a little bit more special. This cranberry amaretto cocktail is simple to make, and it has some of the … [Read more...]
A SONG OF FIRE AND ICE SHOTS
It's always fun to have a signature cocktail at a theme party. If you are throwing a viewing party for the final season of Game of Thrones, it just makes sense to serve fire and ice shots! Serve Fireball whisky in ice shot glasses that … [Read more...]
NO MESS COLD BREW ICED TEA
Cold brew coffee has been popular for a few years now, but did you know there is such a thing as cold brew tea? Cold brewing reduces the amount of tannins that are released during the brewing process which makes the coffee or tea much smoother. … [Read more...]
HIGH PROTEIN LAYERED SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Why do kids' sports games always seem to fall right over meal times? Honestly, it is like we have either a practice or a game scheduled over the dinner house at least three times a week. I need some kind of snack that will keep my kids' … [Read more...]
UNICORN ROSÉ SANGRIA
Did you miss out on the Starbucks Unicorn Frapuccino? I was traveling when they were available, so I wouldn't have even been able to get my hands on one if I wanted to. If you want to make up for your lack of magical unicorn beverages, a few of … [Read more...]
MASON JAR INFUSED WATER RECIPES
I am always looking for ways to increase my daily water intake. Sometimes I will realize that it's been days since I have had a glass of water, and that's just no good. I have been trying a few infused water recipes to add flavor to my … [Read more...]
EASY HOMEMADE COLD BREW COFFEE
I know I am late to the party, but I just discovered the wonders of cold brew coffee last year. You get all the smooth, rich taste of coffee without any of the stomach irritation of regular drip coffee. For awhile, I thought I could only … [Read more...]
AN UNEXPECTED BLUE AND ORANGE FALL TABLE
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Lipton. The opinions and text are all mine. We don't eat family dinners at the table nearly enough. We were really good about it when we first moved into the Mad House, … [Read more...]
IRISH MULE RECIPE
I'm old. The thought of heading out to a parade or to the bars on St. Patrick's Day makes me anxious and sleepy at the same time. Plus, I don't think my mid-thirties system could handle dyed green beer like it used to. This … [Read more...]
SPIKED VANILLA ALMOND NOG
It’s holiday confession time: I don’t like egg nog. While I am on board with almost every old school Christmas tradition, I can’t get down with the nog. When Silk reached out to me and asked me to try out their new almond nog, I realized … [Read more...]