The Hot Buttered Rum is a classic holiday cocktail. Smooth, spicy, and rich, these warm winter drinks are the perfect treat. Holiday Cheer Growing up, Hot Buttered Rums were a sign of the holiday season. Of course, however, as kids we enjoyed a Hot Buttered “Yum”, which was just as delicious, but without the alcohol. The mixture keeps in the freezer, meaning you can haveRead more ->
Seeking Joy In 2020 In a year that has left us battle-worn, emotional, and exhausted in so many ways: why not dedicate the last month of this year to reflection. On the positive interactions we’ve had with friends and strangers alike. The side-splitting moments of uncontrollable laughter. On the days that seemed like the sun would never set. The times we felt something changing inRead more ->
Kitchen Memoirs are a collection of stories about the people and dishes who have inspired me most in the kitchen. Each month I will share a new story about one of these people accompanied by one or more recipes. This month’s story is about Wendy. Meet Wendy When you set out to try a new recipe, do you feverishly research each component of the dish you’reRead more ->
A collection of small businesses to support this Small Business Saturday and in to the holiday season! Shop Local Now more than ever, small businesses need our support. I’ve rounded up my favorite local (to the Twin Cities!) makers for you to consider supporting this holiday season! 1. The Vine Room Looking for something delicious to drink this holiday season? Look no further. The VineRead more ->
Thanksgiving Cocktails A collection of 13 Thanksgiving Cocktails including both aperitifs and digestifs to enjoy this holiday! What exactly is an aperitif and a digestif? Well, I am SO happy you asked! Let’s dive right in. What Are Aperitifs and Digestifs? Think of aperitifs and digestifs as the bookends to your meal: an aperitif comes before you eat, while a digestif is best sipped after you eat.Read more ->
These Festive Aperol Sodas are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! Bitter, slightly sweet, and simple. The perfect aperitif! Show Stopping Sips The merriment that comes with the holidays means there are consistent opportunities to celebrate. With that, of course, comes the big question: what to drink? Though the options are endless, I like switch up what I sip every now and then. Especially whenRead more ->
This Cranberry Rosé Gin & Tonic is practically perfect in every way! Rosé, gin, cranberry juice, thyme simple syrup, and tonic come together for a refreshing, bitter, and slightly sweet aperitif. Gang’s All Here This Cranberry Rosé Gin & Tonic includes incredible flavors that you may not have considered to put together before. The classic G & T is a staple, but this one gets aRead more ->
This Pear and Apple Cider Mimosa combines classic Fall flavors for a delicious sparkling cocktail. Mimosas To Celebrate Mimosas. A breakfast beverage that evokes pleasant memories of celebratory merriment. A family brunch on Christmas morning? Mimosas make it feel special. A spontaneous get together with friends? Only made better with bubbly. Mimosas signify moments that should be enjoyed and remembered. While the classic recipe callsRead more ->
Festive, spicy, and effervescent, this Spiced & Sparkling Whiskey Cider is the cocktail to try this holiday season! Make a single or a big batch to serve guests. Spiced & Sparkling Whiskey Cider I’ve never heard a more festive collection of words strung together. Have you?! This cocktail is a holiday keeper, for sure. It might just become a new tradition, if I do sayRead more ->
This Apple Butter Old Fashioned is a delicious and seasonal twist on the classic cocktail. Apple butter and cider additions make this already perfect cocktail even better. Call Me Old Fashioned The Old Fashioned cocktail is a traditional cocktail that has been around for 140 years. Combining whiskey, bitters, sugar, and water, this drink’s distinct garnish of either an orange slice or peel and aRead more ->