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...]
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...]
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...]
FESTIVE HOLIDAY COCKTAILS
Holiday cocktail parties are the perfect occasion to play mixologist, so I have gathered up a few recipes to get you started. These 15 festive holiday cocktails will get you right into the Christmas spirit. See what I did there? … [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...]
COLD WEATHER DRINK DIYS
I'm sitting here on the first fall-chilly weather day in my area and drinking a hot mug of tea, remembering how much I love this time of year. Iced tea is great, but making the ritual of making a hot mug of tea (or cider or cocoa) is so much … [Read more...]
HOT PUMPKIN CIDER TEA RECIPE
There are certain questions in life that demand you take a definite stance. Are you a dog person or a cat person? Toilet paper under the roll or over the roll? Coffee or tea? For most of the year, I am coffee all the way. I … [Read more...]