Firefly Southern Lemonade
I’ve written before about how I’m not a fan of beer at all, but I do prefer drinking bottled drinks instead of mixed drinks or wine sometimes. While I do enjoy some of the options I highlighted back in...
View ArticleFriday night cocktail: Brown Sugar
Honestly, I don’t know if a drink by the name of Brown Sugar exists, but it fits the one I’m about to introduce you to. Hennessy is always in stock in my kitchen and around this time of year, Baileys...
View ArticleBaileys peppermint hot chocolate
It’s been such a long time since I’ve written something that I kind of feel guilty and I’ve missed it a lot. The fact is that I could say it was this or that, but in reality I just let things get in...
View ArticleGetting to know booze
How much do you know about booze? Can you walk confidently into a liquor store, walk down the aisles and grab the exact thing you want? Can you go to a bar and know off the top of your head what’s good...
View ArticleThe perfect frozen classic margarita
Whenever tequila is mentioned, I’ve found that inevitably someone says “I can’t stand tequila” or “Tequila and I aren’t friends.” Such people have obviously been victims of the one tequila, two...
View ArticleA red paloma cocktail
When thinking of Mexican cocktails, you’ll most likely think of margaritas. But, there are other options. And the Paloma is one of them. The Paloma is made with tequila, lime juice, grapefruit soda (or...
View ArticleGreat Finds of the Week
Welcome to my first Great Finds of the Week. Every day, I come across wonderful content that you are all cooking, photography, experiencing, and writing about, so I’ve decided to compile a list of it...
View ArticleGreat Finds of the Week #2
Ok, so it’s been two weeks since I’ve posted a great finds, but here are some posts that I have particularly enjoyed in that period of time. Books and more Be a bookslut for a day by sending in a...
View ArticlePollyodd – Limoncello for the American Palate
One of my favorite countries to visit has always been Italy. Whether Lake Cuomo, Vincenza, Venice, Rome, or Vatican City, the sites, sounds, and flavors of Italy are unique and unforgettable. Some of...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures
What a year it has been! Officially, I have run this blog as you know it today for one year and three months. In that time, I have shared over 40 recipes with you all. What started out as an interest...
View ArticleMadria Sangria: Just Add Fruit
Sangria has to be one of my favorite drinks. I love how the combination of flavors come together for a truly refreshing drink. And the fruit soaked in alcohol is just an added bonus. My preferred type...
View ArticleWine Wednesdays: Covey Run Gewürztraminer
I’ve decided to start a new series dedicated entirely to wine. And what better day to feature wine than on Wednesdays (you might also know it as hump day). My goal is to feature a new wine every week...
View ArticleWine Wednesdays: Chaddsford Spiced Apple
This week, the weather in Philly has returned to temperatures that you expect for October (not the 80-degree weather we had last week), and a chill is in the air. It’s the weather that makes you want...
View ArticleSometimes Painting Needs a Twist
Over the summer, I experienced the fun that is Painting with a Twist with my mom, cousins, aunt, and grandma. I highly recommend it, because the combination of wine and alcohol is just about perfect....
View ArticleWine Wednesdays: Holiday Spirit
It’s that day of the week again! That’s right, Wine Wednesday. You will recognize the winery because I featured another one of their products in the last Wine Wednesday. When I was at the Wine &...
View ArticleGreat Resource for Wine Lovers
I love resources that easily further wine education. A co-worker shared these useful tips for wine lovers, and following the breadcrumb trail, I found out that Wine Folly is the producer of these...
View ArticleWine Wednesdays: Penns Woods Traminette
The wine I’m sharing today is from another Pennsylvania winery (honestly I had no idea that PA had so many wineries), Penns Woods Winery located in Eddystone, PA with a tasting room in Chadds Ford, PA....
View ArticleWine Wednesdays: Thanksgiving Edition
It’s the day before Thanksgiving! For those of you who will be celebrating, are you excited yet? I know I am. I’m visiting my mom for the week, and the past couple days have been dedicated to getting...
View ArticleWine Wednesdays: Elmo Pio Asti and Freixenet Carta Nevada Brut
Happy New Year! Welcome to my first post of 2014. How wonderful that Wine Wednesdays falls on the first day of the year, which means that this post can only be about one thing – the Bubbly. I don’t...
View ArticleA Year of Wine with GaryVee
I’m baaaaccck! Have you missed me? I’ve missed you! I figured there’s no better way to write my way back into your lives than to talk about wine! Today, I picked up my 12th box of wines curated by Gary...
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