Beverages

Pear Hibiscus Brunch Cocktail {giveaway}

May 6, 2013
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  Every good brunch starts with a cocktail, right? Everyone is familiar with the mimosa, and then there is sangria, but I mixed it up a little with these pretty pink drinks. They would be perfect for a Mother’s Day brunch and would be so fun for a girl’s night out, a spa day, a [...]

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Stout Hot Chocolate {guest post}

December 28, 2012
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I am so excited to introduce you all to my second guest post, Jackie of The Beeroness. I’m relatively new to Jackie’s blog but was instantly hooked. I, like Jackie, love beer and you’ll frequently find me pouring a bottle in a big ol’ pot of chili. Jackie, however is much more creative, using beer [...]

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Ginger-Cinnamon Apple Cider Fake-tini

September 14, 2012
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Do you enjoy a good cocktail now and then? Or are you pregnant and just desperately craving an ice-cold beer? Oh that’s just me. And Julia. If you’re in need of a good cocktail recipe, Barb from Creative Culinary has you covered with her Friday Cocktails. A cocktail every Friday! Friday–the day that was made for cocktails. [...]

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Strawberry Watermelon Slushie Spritzer

June 11, 2012
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Okay, I had no idea what to call this. It’s slushy, it’s spritzy, it’s refreshing and it is summer in a glass. There is lime in it too but I thought adding that to the title might take it over the top?  I like it ’cause it is non-alcoholic. I went to a graduation open [...]

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{Barenjager} Cocktails and Spiked Caramel Sauce

December 28, 2011

This is a Virtual Potluck Cocktail party! Make sure to check out the round-up post to see what everyone brought to the party! When you think of New Year’s Eve (psst–it’s almost here), what comes to mind? Cocktails? 10-9-8-7-6…? Cocktails? Kissing? Cocktails? Friends? Cocktails? Times Square, a big glimmering ball, and Dick Clark? Cocktails?

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Red Wine and Cherry Spritzer

December 2, 2011

Thanksgiving? Check. Made this drink. Everyone loved it. Christmas? This drink would be perfect. It’s festive and red! New Years Eve? Another ideal occasion for this drink. It has bubbles! Tonight? Well, I have an open bottle of wine to use.

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Blueberry Mint Iced Tea

August 10, 2011

I think a drink like this epitomizes summer. Fresh mint, flavorful blueberries, and icy cold tea. I haven’t always loved iced tea, but I’ve really been craving it this summer. Maybe it is these insanely warm days that we have been having. This iced tea starts with a mint simple syrup. Once you have that [...]

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Fruit Slushie

April 11, 2011

Yesterday was beautiful. Michigan always has a surprise up her sleeve. We went for a long walk and walked to the grocery store (love having it right next door). I didn’t want to come in! Then when I did come in, it was so hot in our house. We get all the afternoon sun and it [...]

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Tip: Freezing Bananas

March 8, 2011

Freezing Bananas Do you have bananas that are getting past their prime? Don’t feel like making banana bread? (I have a great banana bread recipe, I’ll have to post it soon) Slice up bananas and lay out on cutting board or cookie sheet. Place in freezer.   After bananas are frozen and firm (1-2 hours), [...]

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