I am not into specialty cocktails but I had a younger sister who was, occasionally. Let’s say she loved a bloody mary and then surprisingly a chocolate martini. She had one at a restaurant and raved about it. As she is no longer with us I thought I would make one (or two) in her … Continue reading
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! According to my Ancestry report I am about 11 percent Irish so why not celebrate with some shamrock cookies. I have been making my Mom’s Sugar Cookies ever since I can remember. I still have some of the old cookie cutters we used as children. The cookies are a little fragile … Continue reading
Today, July 14th is the last day of Wimbledon which has been going on in England since June 24th this year. The tennis championships marks its 137th year of competition making it the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. One of the traditions besides tennis is their Strawberries and Cream dessert which … Continue reading
Well, I was hoping to make a strawberry dessert using Baileys Strawberries and Cream liqueur, but the strawberries have not been that good. Not surprising as it is winter here in Michigan but sometimes we do get some very juicy and flavorful berries mid-winter but not in time for Valentine’s Day this year. I will … Continue reading
I get ideas for recipes in all sorts of ways. This recipe comes as a result of reading Chef Mimi’s blog recently where she posted a delicious recipe for chicken by Nigella Lawson. As I did not have any of Nigella’s cookbooks I asked Chef Mimi which ones she might recommend. One of her suggestions … Continue reading
This is one of the recipes in my St. Patrick’s Day file and looked like a good one to make for the upcoming holiday. I have already posted so many recipes such as Corned Beef and Cabbage, Slow Cooker Reuben Dip, Corned Beef Hash, Reuben Crescent Rolls, Irish Coffee, Reuben Panini, Reuben Breakfast Casserole, Palmiers Appetizers , … Continue reading
I only traveled through New Orleans once on our way to Texas from Florida and I have been to two Mardi Gras themed parties in my life. One was a benefit/dinner dance in my hometown (Gene was on several boards and did a lot of volunteer work for our community) and the other time was a surprise … Continue reading