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...

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...

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...