Tag: whiskey
Paddy’s Punch
From a virtual yelp event during the pandemic (March 2021): We all took a virtual trip to Ireland last night to hang out with Grace O’Malley. Never heard of her? Grace O’Malley is the famous Irish pirate queen. She was fierce, powerful and cunning. She did have an audience with Elizabeth I as to try…
Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey
You still have time to make some homemade cinnamon whiskey (“Fireball”). But, just barely. I’ve included a warming cocktail recipe, too, today.
A Matter of Happiness (and a classic bourbon cocktail)
A Matter of Happiness tells alternating tales of a 1920s trailblazer in Detroit with her modern day descendant in Kentucky bourbon country. It’s a story of determination for both. Of course, since it is set in Kentucky, there’s lots of bourbon.
“Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)
Take a family of city dwellers (minus one because the parents are divorcing), add an eccentric long-lost aunt, a tale of magical woods and you get a story of sasquatch proportions. Movies & Munchies‘ November feature is Turkey Hollow, a Jim Henson romp through a mysterious hollow. It features the aforementioned dysfunctional family holiday as they…
“In My Kitchen” September 2022
We had some rain (much needed). We’ve had some cooler weather. Will September bring more? We will have to wait and see. In the meantime, step into my August kitchen. On a recent date night, we visited a quaint pizza place that made their own version of fireball. We noticed that almost everyone coming in…
Tears of the Moon Cocktail for Jungle Cruise and Movies & Munchies
Here’s a magical cocktail to highlight this month’s Movies & Munchies feature film, Jungle Cruise.
Holiday Cheer Chocolate Cookies
Need a little extra cheer for the holidays. Try these cookies, with a definite adult flavor. One can’t go wrong with chocolate and whiskey!
What’s Good? This maple-whiskey cocktail and Peter Hoffman’s Book #LitHappens
I was please to get an advanced copy of Peter Hoffman’s memoir, What’s Good? A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredients. Here’s my review along with Hoffman’s Back Forty cocktail.
Whiskey-Cherry-Pecan Cookies
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy these whiskey spiked cookies to celebrate the holiday. This is also the featured recipe for March’s Food ‘n Flix feature film: P.S. I Love You.
Cozy Cocktails
Here are four holiday-themed cocktails to help toast the end of 2020: Santa’s Little Helper, Holiday Lights, Very Berry & Bright Cocktail and an Apple Spice Old Fashion.