Tag Archives: entertaining

Redneck Riviera Sunset

Posted on 05/23/2013 by

We always like to see what Shaun the Bartender is shaking up over at Your Home with Karie Engels. This drink was inspired by his Caribbean Sunset. We made ours less sweet, replacing the sodas with sparkling water. But it … Continue reading →

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Strawberries and Booze Part 1

Posted on 05/16/2013 by

Hey we do have Spirits in our title and it is Wednesday, so let’s get to it. Strawberry Shooters 1 pint strawberries 1 package gelatin 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup vanilla vodka 2 ounces Chambord Wash and … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A Vegetarian Feast

Posted on 05/05/2013 by

We like this meal because it blends seasonal and pantry ingredients. Risotto is good anytime of the year. Stuffed Artichokes Red Wine Risotto Lemon Basil Granita

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The Smokey Peach

Posted on 05/02/2013 by

By Katherine Our regular readers often comment on the size of our liquor cabinet. It’s really not that big and it’s poorly lit, so we never humor them with a photo. Also, we have the main liquor cabinet, the dining … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Cinco De Mayo Preparation

Posted on 04/28/2013 by

This is a week ahead of time so everyone can plan ahead. Of course nothing says you can’t make a few of these earlier in the week. Instead of a full menu, we’re going al a carte this week. Mix … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit Spritzer

Posted on 04/18/2013 by

If you haven’t noticed by now, we love grapefruit juice. If you’re not a fan, come back tomorrow. OK, really any other citrus juice will do in this simple cocktail. Grapefruit Spritzer 1 ounce vodka 1 ounce triple sec 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Hit the Deck

Posted on 04/14/2013 by

Let’s take this week’s meal outside. Screened in porches are all the rage down here and a recent trip to our local home-improvement store demonstrated that outdoor furniture costs more than some indoor furniture these days. Fire up the bug … Continue reading →

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The Louisville Lady

Posted on 04/11/2013 by

We hadn’t heard of this cocktail until we sauntered over to Your Home with Karie Engels on a recent Friday and well there it was. Friday is a great time to visit Karie’s blog since she features wonderful cocktails from … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: An Easter Dinner to Blow the Budget

Posted on 03/31/2013 by

We’re posting this too late for most of you to cook this for Easter Sunday. That’s probably a good thing since the ingredients get a bit steep and most of you are probably cooking for a crowd. So consider these … Continue reading →

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A Drink for the Don

Posted on 03/28/2013 by

On a recent inspection I realized that there are far too few cocktails on this site that have bourbon in them. Time to start fixing that problem. Oh and if you have too many of these then the movie below … Continue reading →

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