The weekend is taking shape to be a football lovers paradise. Preseason football is finished as Thursday kicked off the 2013 season ~ the 94th in NFL's history. Yes! It's time to set the college game day menu and prep the NFL hungry football crew finger foods docket. We will spend the next few weeks … Continue reading Football Fever; Let’s raise a glass, or three!
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Montana Huckleberry Pie and Late Summer Days
An early morning wake up call in late summer meant we were headed farther up in to the mountains to hunt for huckleberries. My sister, cousins and I hurriedly donned our shorts and t-shirts remembering the number one rule. When heading up where the bears were foraging for berries too, grandmother made sure we at … Continue reading Montana Huckleberry Pie and Late Summer Days
Lighten up with Great Salads that are good for the Bod
The holidays are full of love, laughter and great fellowship. Spending time with friends, family and a ton of prep time in the kitchen, seems to leave very little will power when it comes to sampling every item as it heads to the table. So, for the next few days after a big celebration and … Continue reading Lighten up with Great Salads that are good for the Bod
Cool Treats for Hot Days; Ice Cream
Ice cream is the perfect companion to a hot summer day, and with so many flavors and varieties to choose from, the recipe box is full. We have taken on a grand, and delicious, task of trying each and every one of them through the end of September. Masala Espresso Coffee Ice Cream by Season … Continue reading Cool Treats for Hot Days; Ice Cream
Cocktail Hour; Blushing Co-Ed by Shaun the Bartender
Warm days, a hot grill and a cool cocktail. I can't think of a better way to spend a late spring evening than relaxing in the back yard with one of Shaun the Bartender's creative cocktails. This delightful pre-prohibition cocktail is a bit more involved than most, but well worth the time. He posts … Continue reading Cocktail Hour; Blushing Co-Ed by Shaun the Bartender
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; Nutcracker Cocktail
Each and every day Shaun posts a fabulous cocktail on his site and he graciously allows us to pull and post our fav of the week. This cocktail caught my attention with the hint of island breezes. Coconut, pineapple, and lemon flavors in a rum and cognac drink turns ordinary in to summer magic. Nutcracker Cocktail … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; Nutcracker Cocktail
Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Summer Sipping ~ Choosing the Perfect Chardonnay
Chardonnay has always been a wine that I have enjoyed. It is produced with so much variation and presents itself in many styles. When pairing this varietal with food though, it may present challenges due to these stylistic differences. I would like to look at a few different versions of this varietal and give readers … Continue reading Vine Buzz with Jack Chase; Summer Sipping ~ Choosing the Perfect Chardonnay
Delightfully Light and Full of Lemons
When spring arrives, lemons are on my mind. The fresh, citrus flavor is used in cooking, baking, for it's juice, for it's zest and fragrance. This sour fruit is for far more than lemonade. Lemon Cloud Tart with Rhubarb Compote by Bon Appetit. Lemon Curd folded in to whipped Creme Fraiche, is a treat beyond … Continue reading Delightfully Light and Full of Lemons
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Cuban Martini
Holiday weekends are a fantastic way to connect with friends and family that we seem to lose touch with during the regular work weeks. While we will be enjoying the company of loved ones, we will not forget what this holiday, Memorial Day is set aside for. The remembrance of the men and women … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; The Cuban Martini
Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; Devil’s Cocktail
Shaun the Bartender concocts and posts a cocktail of the day, each and every day, on his site. He has so graciously given us permission to pop in, poke around and pull one of his creations over to our site. There are so many tasty potions that I find it difficult to choose. This weeks … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour with Shaun the Bartender; Devil’s Cocktail
