Our family is doing a Whole 30 this month, and so far we’ve managed to prevent food boredom, which is one of my biggest stumbling blocks. Part of that has been due to expanding our usual repertoire of ethnic dishes to include ones we don’t make often, as well as a few new ones. I can’t… Continue reading Chile Verde Recipe
For several years in a row I hosted a Spooky Cocktail Party for Halloween, complete with a full assortment of creepy yet elegant Halloween cocktails. A short but sweet menu is key to keeping guests from feeling overwhelmed by too many choices, and also makes the bartender’s job much easier. This was a great party to… Continue reading Getting into the Halloween Spirit
I’m a member of a book club that’s also a drinking club, and most of our meetings feature food and drink related to that month’s selection. Moby Dick* brought cod chowder and Dark and Stormy’s, while Jitterbug Perfume* was accompanied by goat curry and beet cocktails. Yes, you read that right, beet cocktails. First up, our hostess… Continue reading Beet Cocktails
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