Well it’s officially October which means I can start mixing Halloween themed cocktails right? Right. So here’s one for you that features vodka and sherbet. It tastes like an adult version of a Dreamsicle Popsicle – in other words, really freaking good. Maybe I’ll dress up as a piece of candy corn and walk around [...]

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I’ve said before that I’m not much of a cook. But I like to bake because it’s hard to mess it up and it feels like a treat. Here’s something fun to do for a themed movie night at home, Minion Cupcakes from the Despicable Me movie. I find that making a theme night makes [...]

Sangria Blanca - photo:  The Refinery

Even if you’re not having people over for Labor Day, there’s no reason you can’t toast to a day off. Some ideas… 1) White Sangria:  It may be officially fall, but you might as well stretch the summer a little longer if you can.  Do it with a summery mix of wine and fruit.   Recipe [...]

I am no great entertainer. I tend to order pizza or throw together a lasagne. I find it a great deal of effort to even cook for my family. I don’t like to cook, never have. Oh I lust after a great many recipes and I have dabbled in meal planning and coupon clipping but [...]