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San Francisco 49er Spicy Bay Martini

January 21, 2012

Our household has been a long time 49er fan. Through thick and thin, during the good times and the bad. No team switching based on who’s doing better during any given season. We are tried and true 49er fans. Sharing is cool! Tweet

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Tagged as: 49ers, canton ginger liqueur, cocktails, cucumber vodka, football, jalapeño, martini, simple syrup, super bowl, winter

Pomegranate Valentini

January 13, 2012

A few weeks ago while the stores will still adorned with tinsel, snowflakes, and christmas trees. I asked one of my friends who happens to have a gorgeous pomegranate tree in her backyard for a pomegranate. I told her I wanted to make some pomegranate infused vodka with it. Sharing is cool! Tweet

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Tagged as: amaretto, martini, pineapple juice, pomegranate, schnapps, Valentine's Day, vodka, winter

Ringing in the New Year

January 3, 2012

The family and I were invited to ring in the new year in Lake Havasu with some friends. We hit the road Thursday night and hit the sac pretty much as soon as we arrived. Friday morning the plan was to launch the boats and head over to the Bridge for lunch. Sounds simple enough [...]

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Whoville Effect Banana Shot

December 9, 2011

“You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. You’re as cuddly as a cactus, You’re as charming as an eel. Mr. Grinch. You’re a bad banana With a greasy black peel…” Lyrics: Dr. Seuss Music: Albert Hague Sharing is cool! Tweet

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Blue Sparkling Star

December 2, 2011

Reasons to make a Blue Sparking Star: You’ve decided to embark on a month-long quest that entails baking cookies most of your waking hours. You’ll be hosting one or more holiday parties where all your guests are will be dressed to the nines and you want to serve them an equally fancy cocktail. You realized [...]

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B&W Wednesday: Armed for Cookie Season

November 30, 2011

Are you ready for Cookie Season? Sharing is cool! Tweet

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Tagged as: baking, black and white photography, culinary photography, winter

Cinnamon Bun Eggnog Martini

November 18, 2011

‘Tis the season of giving and spreading of good cheer. Time to sit by a warm and inviting fireplace and simply gaze into the brilliantly colored flames, gather around the table to enjoy a great meal, or simply hang out on the couch and get your fill of holiday movies with your friends and loved [...]

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Tagged as: Baily's, candy, cinnamon, Cinnamon Bun Bites, eggnog, Fall, infused vodka, martini, nutmeg, winter

Ready for Cookie Month?

November 28, 2010

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. My Thanksgiving was a bit untraditional, in that it involved the addition of PJs, boxes of tissue, Tylenol, and cough syrup. This also meant I was forced to watch from the couch as my husband and oldest son prepared our Thanksgiving dinner. I’m happy to report they [...]

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