Today, martinis are much more than your traditional vodka or gin martini, shaken or stirred. My husband laughs because I call this new wave of martinis designer or gourmet martinis. I decided to make a blueberry lemon vodka martini for national martini day, for a couple of reasons. Blueberries are in season now and I…
happy hour
Bourbon Peach Tea
For as long as I can remember I have been a fan of the Kentucky Derby and horse racing. Attending the race, also known as the run for the rose, is on my bucket list. Kentucky is well known for bourbon. The official drink of the Derby is the mint julep, something I really don’t…
Frozen Peach Margaritas
So, if you read my blog at all, you know I’m a Florida girl. Well, this Florida girl had no idea we grow peaches here. I knew I wanted to make a frozen peach margarita for our Mexican recipes week and the upcoming Cinco de Mayo. I wanted to use fresh Florida peaches, which apparently…
Cordon Bleu Appetizers
This recipe for Cordon Bleu Appetizers has been in my “to try” file for years. By years I mean years. I’ve seen it often in my file but never made it. Then I had so much ham leftover from Easter I froze some of it and thought, I’m finally going to make this nibble! I…
Refreshing Strawberry Margaritas
Strawberry margaritas are so refreshing. I absolutely love them with a sugared rim. Of course these can be made with frozen strawberries but fresh is always best. These are perfect to enjoy sitting out by the pool, relaxing with friends or just to make a Saturday afternoon special. As I mentioned before in my post…
