What are you looking forward to this Thanksgiving holiday? I’m looking forward to two glorious days off, piling my plate with mountains of food with family and friends, a little volunteer work, and… well… a few cocktails. I think cocktails are an essential part to any holiday gathering involving family and friends. [...] [...more]
Wait… did I say free? I mostly meant “Living the Discounted Life”. Nothing is free anymore, expect that good old fashioned library card. I did find one mighty fine website for events and cocktail hours that are oh so close to free. The sight is MyOpenBar.com and they’ve got the all the tips [...] [...more]
It’s the nail in the coffin friends. Times must really be tough. MillerCoors has just announced that they’re discontinuing Zima. We all have at least one good Zima induced horror story, right? I know I can’t be the only one who spent a high school Saturday night trying to get someone (anyone!) to [...] [...more]
I seem to have lost my way when it comes to the bar scene in Los Angeles. When I decide to meet friends out for a drink and a bite, not only do I have to deal with cross town traffic, but parking battles, and overly crowded and noisy venues. It’s enough to make this [...] [...more]
I woke up this morning convinced that it was Thursday. Alas it’s only Wednesday and that means I’m one whole day away from my beloved weekend. I think this weekend I’m going to call some friends and invite them over for some after church, early afternoon munching. We’ll call it brunch. [...] [...more]
I just realized this week that it’s almost time to say goodbye to peaches. So tragic! I always mourn the end of summer produce. I’m going to try to enjoy peaches to their fullest until the end of September. This weekend my cocktail of choice will surely be White Peach [...] [...more]
I haven’t even had my morning coffee yet, so it seems unnatural to be sharing a cocktail recipe with you so early in the day. Something about the beautiful orange color of the cocktail, and the thought of spicy ginger made this cocktail impossible not to share, no matter what time it is. Caipirinhas are [...] [...more]
Are you ready for the last barbecue of the season? I’ve told you how I feel about Labor Day. While I love any excuse to get together with friends and family, I simply can’t bear the end of the summer season. As much as I fight it, it would seem that Labor Day is [...] [...more]
Memorial Day is absolutely my favorite holiday. It signals the beginning of summer with all of its sunshine and possibility. My birthday also falls around Memorial Day, and I start planning for that epic celebration in early April. Memorial Day weekend is always a ridiculously good time. Why am I musing about Memorial Day? Well, [...] [...more]
Tuesday night isn’t too soon for a cocktail or two, right? I’m hell bend on using enjoying watermelon for as long as they’re in season. That means that I may only have a handful more weeks of watermelon bliss. Martha Stewart has the right idea with this delightful, sweet and feminine watermelon cocktail. For a [...] [...more]
