As one who will order a Pinot Grigio with a burger at a restaurant–and feel a little funny about it, but do it anyway–I can’t help but appreciate that established wine connoisseurs are recognizing the need for information on unusual wine and food pairings. Such as, what do you pair with Slim Jims, doughnuts or SpaghettiOs? Find out HERE at … Read More ...
Homemade Big Macs, Dunkin’ Donuts and More
Find a roundup of 41 copycat recipes for restaurant goodies, including Big Macs, Dunkin’ Donuts, and Starbucks’ Maple Nut Scones (one of my favorites) HERE at babble.
Vodka Pops
Vodka pops while lounging by the pool? And Grey Goose vodka pops no less? If you aren’t going to be hanging at Fontainebleau in Miami any time soon, make your own HERE at the Miami New Times. {spotted on Food News Journal}… Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Shakes
And to keep the sippable theme going… red, white and blue shakes! Learn to make them HERE at Poca Cosa.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...
Mini Margarita Pies
There’s even alcohol in the whipped cream. AND they are served in limes. How very perfect. Find the recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie. Scroll past all the summer fun to the end of the post for the recipe and how-tos.… Read More ...
Homemade McDonald’s Frappe
And another store-bought-item-turned-homemade…. Find the recipe and how-tos to make your own “Just Like McDonald’s” caramel frappe HERE at domessticated. (blog no longer valid)… Read More ...
How to Judge a Wine by its Label
I drink a lot of wine. I always have an open bottle of Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc in the fridge. I go to wineries and tastings. I even appreciate subtle differences at said tastings. But given all of that, I still know next to nothing about wines. It just doesn’t stick to me. Cringe away, sommeliers and wine connoisseurs, … Read More ...
Roman Candle Cocktail
Wow, what a stunning drink. Find the recipe HERE on blisstree from Three Olives Vodka.… Read More ...
Cakey Perry’s Sweet High Tea in the UK
In the UK? I often wish I was, seeing as I’m a total Anglophile with a not-so-secret desire to live in London. Or Oxford. Or the countryside would do just fine. But also to attend such yummy events as Cakey Perry in London from July 29 to 31, a high tea serving treats such as, um, well, mine recreated. … Read More ...
Flower Straws
So simple, I had a “why didn’t I think of that” moment for sure. Created by Make and Takes, learn to make them HERE at BabyCenter.… Read More ...
Colorful Cows (It’s a Drink)
While I’m no stranger to the soda fountain concept–I even used to make my own egg creams as a barista–I’m not familiar with the term “brown cow” as it applies to beverages. But of course, Martha is. Learn to make these more colorful versions HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Free Printable: Father’s Day Soda Bottle Covers
I just find these Father’s Day themed soda bottle covers the best combination of adorable and clever. Except I shall be using them for my husband’s passion: beer. Find the free printables HERE at The Idea Room.… Read More ...
summer treats ideas
This one is from me: A roundup of the summer treat ideas on my blog, including lemonade cookies, popsicle cookies, BBQ marshmallows, s’mores marshmallows, gin and tonic cookies and more.… Read More ...
Mother’s Day Tea Sachets and Gift Box
Learn to make this lovely gift HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
