easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! February 22 may not be marked on your calendar, but it should be! Why? It's National Margarita Day! As if we needed a day specifically for these citrus sippers. I mean, they pair perfectly with taco night, girls' night, really any night! But hey, who am I to argue? Instead, I'll mix up one of my favorites to celebrate: blood orange margaritas Beautifully bright with a slightly sweet twist, blood orange margaritas may just become your new favorites! Sip...
16 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Happy Valentine's Day! I'm taking time today to reflect on all the love in my life, and that includes YOU! That's right, I love that you're here! It means so much to share my love of drinks with you! ❤️ While I can't share a physical drink with each of you — as much as I'd love that — I can share some of my favorite rose-hued drinks fit for Valentine's date night, Galentine's parties and every celebration in-between. clover club The clover club is...
23 days ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! It's officially here — football's season finale and probably the only time I don't fast-forward through the commercials. If you're going to be watching, then snacks are a must. What makes a good appetizer? Obviously it needs to taste great, but there are other considerations as well. If you're hosting, you're able to do a bit more with your apps. Presentation, pairings, the whole 10 yards if you will. 🏈 Think about if your guests will be seated to eat...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Ah, beer. There's nothing like cracking open a cold one on a hot summer day or sipping a pint as the snow falls. Basically, beer is an easy drink, anytime! But why stop with just a simple beer? Beer cocktails capitalize on the flavors and bit of fizz to make a drink that's oh so tasty. You'll love these beer cocktails because they're so easy to make. Just a few ingredients come together in an elevated cocktail. Let's hop to it! summer shandy No need to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! With everyone inside to escape the cold, you may be wondering what they're drinking. Well, here's some insight into what's currently trending amongst my followers. Try one of these top drinks to get out of your drink rut and perhaps find a new favorite! homemade zero-proof spirits Whether it's for Dry January or simply in an effort to consume less alcohol, so many of my followers have been trying their hand at making their own zero-proof spirits! These...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! Last week was a snowy one, even for places that are usually free from the white stuff! It didn't snow much here — and doesn't often — but with cooler weather comes the need to get cozy. It's hard to beat a mug of hot chocolate when it comes to warming up! Something about that first sip transports me back to the days of sledding with my best friend, warm cookies and a movie marathon. Since I've grown up, my hot chocolate has too. No more of the powdered...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! ICYMI: It's still winter. ❄️ If we're getting technical, winter really just started (on December 21, if you're curious.) Even if you're not having to pull on some snow boots and shovel, the days can get a bit dreary. Enter: warm drinks! These are some of my favorite recipes to curl up with on the couch: spiked hot chocolate On it's own hot chocolate is a classic that warms you from head to toe. But when you add a bit of booze? This childhood favorite...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, Reader, Yes, winter is long, bleak and cold, but the bright spot? Two words for you: winter citrus. Produce is almost always better when it's in season and citrus in the wintertime is hard to beat! Bright flavors and booze can almost make you forget that it's dark before dinner... almost. So, what should you seek out at the store, and how should you use it? Here's what my cocktail besties and I recommend: blood orange mimosas Blood orange is the ultimate winter flavor and these...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
easy, elegant entertaining Hey, Reader! It's been a month (maybe more) of enjoying heavy holiday fare — are you feeling it, too? As I get into the swing of a new month and a new year, I'm ready to lighten things up in the drinks department. We may be in the depths of winter, but sipping on something a bit less sweet that helps me close my eyes and imagine the sunshine of a summer day. It also serves as a reset button for my palate after a lot of sweet holiday sippers. The other great thing...
2 months ago • 2 min read