I’ll be headed off to Cancun, Mexico this weekend and wanted to share a cocktail in honor of the trip! The Mexican Michelada is a cocktail made using ice cold beer, limes and a dash of hot sauce!
Proceed with caution…
I’ll be headed off to Cancun, Mexico this weekend and wanted to share a cocktail in honor of the trip! The Mexican Michelada is a cocktail made using ice cold beer, limes and a dash of hot sauce!
Proceed with caution…
Easy Holiday Ornaments: Pipe Cleaner Snowflake Ornament
Your Christmas tree has more personality and meaning when the ornaments are handmade! Here is an easy Holiday ornament you’ll enjoy making with the whole family! These also make great homemade gifts for friends and family! Continue reading
Winter is the time for all things peppermint! Enjoy these delicious mini cheesecake cookies, with crunchy peppermint. Season’s greetings! Continue reading
Dress up your tree with these adorable cookie cutter ornaments. These also make great homemade gift items for friends and family!
Fall is the best season for freshly-picked apples! Here in Washington we have plenty of delicious apples. Here’s a great cookie recipe for Spiced-Apple Cookies.

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I just received the November Pairings box from Turntable Kitchen!
One of my favorite things about subscription service Turntable Kitchen is access to all of the music and mixtapes online since you’ve been a subscriber. I can access all the curated mixes and download zipfiles so I can enjoy this great music all the time. Matthew, the music editor of Turntable Kitchen does a fantastic job of finding music that pairs perfectly with an evening of fine dining, or just for putting you in a great mood. Continue reading
Steamed clams are one of the best appetizers! Personally, I eat them as a meal because they are so delicious with a side of rustic bread! I grew up in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound clams are easy and fun to find, not to mention scrumptious. After picking up some wonderful fresh clams from a mobile seafood cart at my favorite local grocery store, The Moscow Food Co-op, I set out to make a meal of some delicious steamed clams.
Here is a wonderful recipe for Steamed Clams in Garlic, Butter and White Wine. Continue reading
I first discovered Damiana Liquer on a trip to Cancun, Mexico. It is strong and rich, with an interesting flavor and a is a recipe for a smooth and easy night. Like other signature cocktails I’ve created, this one uses a delicious flavor from the line of Red Bull Editions: Red Bull Blue.

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Signature Cocktail: Blue Nazcan
Ingredients
Red Bull Blue Edition
Damiana Liquer Continue reading
This recipe for basic sugar cookie dough is versatile enough to use every time you need cookies! Decorating them is fun and easy, add whatever ingredients you like.
Basic Sugar Cookie Dough
Ingredients
3 cups white flour Continue reading