The perfect transition beverage from summer to fall. The herbal and bright berry flavors mesh with the warming qualities of bourbon to hit all the right notes. You can’t miss with this beautiful cocktail. 2 oz bourbon (I used Larceny) 1 oz honey simple syrup 1 oz lime juce 7 blackberries 5-7 basil leaves clubContinue reading “Blackberry Basil Bourbon Smash”
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Frozen Fruity Vodka Soda
This is a super fun twist on the standard vodka soda. Freeze your favorite fruit juice in ice trays and make this simple cocktail something special! I love this hack with fruit juice. Use bottled or fresh and this prolongs the life of your juice. Plus, you can use these cubes in all sorts ofContinue reading “Frozen Fruity Vodka Soda”
Welcome!
After years of sharing photos of my food, cocktails, and other fun and crazy things in my life on Instagram I decided it was time to create a space for it all. This blog was inspiration from all of you who support me. I hope you enjoy what I’m creating! Cook. My cooking style isContinue reading “Welcome!”
1,2,3 Aperol Spritz
The latest trendy cocktail is also one of the easiest to remember. I call my version the 1,2,3 Aperol Spritz. Here’s why… All you need to remember is: 1 part club soda 2 parts Aperol 3 parts Prosecco Fill a large wine glass with ice, and pour in your 1,2,3. Do a quick stir andContinue reading “1,2,3 Aperol Spritz”
Double Decker Crab Cake Sandwich
Here’s a hot tip: Not everything has to be homemade! You can still get creative and make things easy on yourself. That is where this crab cake sandwich idea came from. I didn’t want to take the time to make crab cakes from scratch but was really craving them in a sandwich. I found aContinue reading “Double Decker Crab Cake Sandwich”
Game Day Guacamole
I LOVE the return of football season. My weekends are automatically better. I’ve been in an all lady fantasy football league for several years and it’s the highlight of the winter months. The smack talk is next level, the woman are dope AF, and it gives me a reason to watch games I ordinarily wouldn’tContinue reading “Game Day Guacamole”
Rye Gold Rush
As fall begins to creep in I find myself veering away from the margaritas and leaning into more bourbon cocktails. This twist on a modern classic is the perfect transition from summer to fall. Citrus freshness, floral honey, with a dark rye bourbon. This has become my favorite bourbon cocktail, and I bet you willContinue reading “Rye Gold Rush”
Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 This is one of my absolute favorite quick dinners. In the time it takes to cook ground beef and chop up vegetables, you have a tasty easy dinner. Build the bowl with the toppings you like and everyone is happy. Ingredients: 1 lb ground beefContinue reading “Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowl”
Perfect Classic Margarita
1.5 oz favorite tequila (I had silver Hornitos on hand) 1 oz Cointreau 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice Ice Salt for rim (optional) In a cocktail shaker add ice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Shake until shaker is cold to the touch. Rub lime on the rim of your glass and then tap inContinue reading “Perfect Classic Margarita”
Spicy Summer Seafood Pasta
With summer rapidly coming to an end I have found myself trying to take advantage of all the summer tomatoes, sweet corn, fresh herbs, and veggies. This spicy pasta brings my love of summer vegetables, seafood, and spice into one tasty dish. It comes together easily and has quickly become a favorite of mine. Ingredients:Continue reading “Spicy Summer Seafood Pasta”
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