Hibiscus-Lime Vodka Tonic with Homemade Hibiscus Syrup

I’m mainly a wine drinker who also loves a good liqueur and an occasional bloody mary. Recently, I’ve been using edible hibiscus flowers in recipes, such as Hibiscus Tea. So, when my Food Network Magazine had recipes for using edible flowers in cocktails I was inspired to make this and use my homemade hibiscus syrup. … Continue reading

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Yogurt-Covered Pretzels

How many of you remember E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial movie by the one and only Steven Spielberg? It’s been awhile; June 11, 1982, with a very young Drew Barrymore. I remember it and just recently watched it again on HBO. I might be called a senior citizen but I still enjoy watching “kid” movies 🙂 E.T. … Continue reading

Super Bowl XLVIII Sliders

This is my first Fiesta Friday contribution to Angie’s site, The Novice Gardener, but it is actually Super Bowl Sunday.  This is the first time I have joined a “blog party”  but what a fun way to meet other bloggers.  Now, if I can just figure out what I am doing and link up to this fabulous party created … Continue reading