Do you usually end a dinner party with dessert and coffee? If you answered yes, you probably put a lot of thought into the dessert you will serve but just make a pot of black coffee to serve with cream and sugar. Nice, but boring. Next time you entertain try this caramel coffee. This post…
Beverages
A Great Start to your Day
We love pineapple juice and recently my husband brought home Dole pineapple orange juice which, by the way, is delicious! His first thought was to mix it with some Captain Morgan Spiced Rum for a happy hour libation. Perfect for the grown-ups but the kids felt left out. While the orange pineapple juice is great…
Tip of the Day – Fruit Shapes
Looking for a unique way to keep punch or sangria cold? Use fruit shapes! Not only are they fun to eat they are practical because they won’t dilute your beverage. Let’s use a pineapple as an example. Slice the top and bottom off a pineapple and then slice off the skin. Slice pineapple into 1 inch…
Do you have leftover candy canes or peppermints from Christmas?
I am writing this post exactly 2 months after Christmas Day. Many of us find ourselves with an excess amount of candy canes or peppermints after the holidays. Whether you’ve gotten them as gifts or had them in candy dishes at home or work, we always seem to have some left. So what to do…
Key Lime Margarita
With more than 20 years experience in the wine and spirit industry, I know a little something about adult beverages. My motto: The better the ingredients the better the cocktail! That really applies to all aspects of cooking, whether it’s wine for a main dish, vanilla for baking or tequila for a margarita. That said, you don’t have to run…