Cinco de Mayo–Derby…

It’s the weekend…woohoo!

And if that wasn’t enough to make you want to celebrate it’s also Cinco de Mayo & the Kentucky Derby tomorrow!  If you feel so inclined to toast the occasion(s) here are two delicious recipes from the mouth-watering blog How Sweet It Is which will be sure to get you in the mood…

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For the fiesta known as Cinco de Mayo…

{Crockpot Beer Carnitas Tacos}

For the extravagant, Southern charm of the Derby…

{Cherry Mint Julep Slushies}

…Cheers to a beautiful May weekend!!

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Menu of Gold…

Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow?

Here is a little menu in case you want to whip up some Irish goodies!

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{Meal}

Irish Mash via What Katie Ate

{Dessert}

Black & Tan Cakes w/Irish Cream Glaze via Pass the Sushi

{Drink}

Pot of Gold Cocktail via The Glitter Guide

Hope you all have a happy & safe weekend!!

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Grilled Cheese Bonanza…

I’ve got Grilled Cheese on my mind today! 

Here are some fun variations of the ever classic (and delicious) sandwich:

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{Grilled Goat Cheese}

{Savory Grilled Cheese}

{Mozzarella Grilled Cheese}

{Grilled Cream Cheese}

{Sweet Grilled Cheese}

…Time to get my Grilled Cheese on!!

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To “White Russian” with Love…

I’ve been busy skiing with friends in Michigan this weekend…and in-between hitting the slopes I rediscovered how delicious White Russian cocktails are!  While sipping away and gazing at the powdery snow outside I felt like I should be reading Tolstoy!

Now I know I shouldn’t be posting about a cocktail on a Monday…but I do have the day off so it still feels like the weekend!!  Perhaps if you don’t mix a drink tonight you could try one of these White Russian inspired treats! 

{White Russian}

via Jenna Sais Quois

{White Russian Cake}

via Use Real Butter

{White Russian Cupcakes}

via Baked Perfection

{White Russian Popsicles}

via Endless Simmer

…and because White Russians make me happy, I leave you with a quote from Tolstoy:

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Positively Pink…Drinks!

 

Why not mix up a festive pink drink this weekend in honor of Valentine’s Day! 

Here are some fun cocktails to choose from…

{Ruby Yacht Cocktail}

{Skinny Cranberry + Vanilla Cocktail}

{Petal Pusher Cocktail}

{Reisling Strawberry Slushies}

…now the hard part is choosing which pink drink to make! 

Cheers to a fabulous weekend!!

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Sweets for Your Sweet…

Remember passing out candy & treats along with your Valentines back in the day?  Instead of just a box of chocolates (although there is nothing wrong with that), why not make something sweet for those you love this weekend…

Here is a little inspiration:

{V-Day Cupcakes in a Jar}

 

{Chocolate Covered Pretzels}

{V-Day Rice Krispies}

{Conversation Heart Cookies}

 

…Yum, I think I’ll bake those cookies for my friends (who are my sweets this V-Day)!!

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Care for a Hot Toddy…

Did you know that this past Wednesday, January 11th was Hot Toddy Day!

And so for a little belated recognition of that special occasion as well as the fact that its the weekend (and bloody cold right now)…

Here is a Hot Toddy recipe from Linda Wagner

The best part about this particular recipe…it can be used to ward off a cold!

Yum…Happy belated Hot Toddy Day!  Hope you all have a great & warm weekend!

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Some Friday Fizz…

I don’t know about you, but after NYE (and way too many glasses of bubbly) I have felt like staying away from alcohol!  But this drink from the lovely ladies at Spoon Fork Bacon looks so refreshing…and well, fizzy!

{Honey-Rum Fizz}
Makes 2

Ingredients:

• ½ bunch mint leaves
• ½ lime cut into wedges
• 6 ounces gold rum
• 3 ounces honey
• 1 ½ limes zested and juiced
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups of tonic water

Methodology
Divide and muddle mint leaves into each glass, with a lime wedge or two, and set aside.  Place rum, honey, lime zest and juice into a shaker with ice and shake together.  Add the egg whites and continue to shake until the mixture becomes frothy.  Pour mixture into the prepared glasses. Add the tonic. Then top each glass off with any remaining froth and serve.

This drink also helps to justify my buying this muddler from C.S. Post & Co.!  Now I can use it for something other than millions of delicious Mojitos!

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas…

“We elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and syrup.”

~Buddy, Elf

{Watch}

Will Ferrel makes this the best Christmas movie. Ever!

{Make}

Let’s make some Candy-Cane Marshmallows that Buddy would approve of…

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is a bit longer & filled with a mix of my favorites!

 

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

Hope you all have a lovely Christmas Eve!

Even if you don’t celebrate the holiday…may this Saturday be extra special for you!

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8 Nights Before Christmas…

Bethany: Is your house on fire, Clark?
Clark: No, Aunt Bethany, those are the Christmas lights.

~National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

{Watch}

Time for a little holiday hilarity…

{Make}

Let’s make some Homemade Eggnog!

**Add some rum, brandy, cognac or whiskey to spice it up & make the movie a bit funnier!**

{Listen}

Tonight’s playlist is a bit cheeky…

 

** You can also access my playlist here at Grooveshark**

8 more “sleeps” till X-Mas…night, night!

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