A few weeks ago, I did a recap on my favorite drinks for Spring. Well here is another one to add to that list. Orangeade. …
Drinks
National Drink Wine Day!
Well it is another Friday, and with that comes another national food day celebration. Today, February 18th, is a celebration of Wine! Yes it is National Drink Wine Day! (how fitting it is on a Friday) It seems almost to obvious what should be done on this day, so I decided to …
Preparing for Spring with Vodka Infusions
Last week I shared with you some of my favorite Spring Drinks. Well the weather has continued to improve, and with almost 70 degree temperatures, I have broken out the shorts and contemplating making the permanent switch to wearing sandals. With Spring getting even closer, I …
Spring is near…
Is it spring yet? I am definitely ready for it. In Charlotte there have been a few days with highs in the 60s, and then it drops down below freezing at night. With football season now over, the height of college basketball is in full swing. It is only a few weeks until March …
not the lemonade you had when you were a kid…
In Athens, I had some of the most amazing strawberry lemonade ! That was back in February. Ever since then, I had been contemplating making my own. Temperatures are in the 80’s and 90’s here in Charlotte, so now seems like a pretty good time! …
Blue green iced tea
When you think of iced tea, I am sure this is the first thing that you think of. Black tea is not the only type of tea that can be made from our good friend the Camellia sinensis leaf. You can also make green tea! Iced green tea? …
whiskey meet lemonade
I don’t know what the weather has been like where you live, but the weather in Charlotte has been beautiful lately. With summer approaching, I thought I would share one of my Mom’s favorite cocktails with you. …
what do you do with blackberries and blood oranges?
When I was at my Mom’s house earlier this week she had blood oranges and blackberries sitting on the table. I asked, “Mom what are you planning to do with these?” She gave me an answer that I was not expecting. …
Lemon peels plus patience
It is so nice being back in Charlotte. This is my first spring in Charlotte in 6 years, and I had forgotten how beautiful it is. In the last week it all of the flowers have erupted and decided to bloom. Warm weather is now here to stay, so why not have a nice refreshing drink to …
An answer to “What do you do with Bubblegum vodka ?”…
Throw a Party! …









