Queso
Smooth creamy cheese sauce with a zesty bit of heat. Perfect for serving over a plate of nachos, or with tortilla chips for dipping.
Smooth creamy cheese sauce with a zesty bit of heat. Perfect for serving over a plate of nachos, or with tortilla chips for dipping.
Smooth and creamy, the Brandy Alexander is a delicious way to end the week. White and innocent in appearance, this “milkshake” is full of dark chocolate flavor with the benefit of a brandy kick. As an after dinner drink, or with dessert, the Alexander will …
Grapefruit Margarita Recipe I must confess, the warm sunny spring weather we are having lately is making me a bit thirsty. As I sat outside on the porch a couple of days ago enjoying the sun on my pale winter face, the thought of a …
Few things seem to shout spring has arrived to me like fresh herbs, and what better way to savor the flavor of the season than with a Lemon Basil Martini. Light and refreshing, this cocktail is a great way to leave the week behind and …
Well here we are, the Friday before one of the most famous party holidays of the year. You might be surprised to know that while St. Patrick’s day is often thought to be one of the biggest drinking days of the year, it actually appears …
I guess it was a couple of weeks ago while doing a bit of research on the history of the Oscars that I stumbled upon this delight, the Brown Derby, an interesting, slightly sweet bourbon drink with a surprisingly fresh citrus finish. The Brown Derby …
There is something very magical about the idea of a white Christmas, almost every mental image we have of this holiday includes drifts of frosting like snow. Dreaming that I’ll be home for Christmas by arriving in a one horse open sleigh, traveling through a winter …
It was not until I moved to the alpine environment of Dillon, Colorado that I had ever heard of Hot Spiced Wine. Growing up on the plains in central Nebraska I personally had never been exposed to such a thing. I am sure it existed (with all the …
Crisp and sparkling the Noel Spritzer heralds the season in style. Bubbly, fresh, and light, this festive drink is the perfect thing to serve at your holiday mixer.
Peppermint Patty Chocolate and mint, the combination that reminds me the most of the holidays. This flavor duo brings to me the sensation of icy cold air filling my lungs on a winter’s night wrapped up in my warmest woolen sweater. Maybe it was the years …
For many of us, the weekend after Thanksgiving marks the “official” beginning of the holiday season. Folks seem to really swing into action running through malls searching for gifts, and neighbors with boxes of tangled lights are climbing ladders. Everyone is suddenly on the move. Perhaps …
I don’t know how it happened, but suddenly there is only one weekend left before Thanksgiving. For the life of me I just can’t figure out where the days have gone. Halloween was seemingly just a few days ago, and I am already feeling bombarded …