A friend reached out and asked if I could feature some easier cocktails that don’t require any hard-to-find ingredients, days of infusing, or an array of bar tools that you don’t own. So, here is the Midsummer Gin Dream, a simple, build-in-glass cocktail that is a subtle riff on the standard gin and tonic. Because…
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White Chocolate Lemon Pots de Crème
Last year I featured a Chocolate Balsamic Pots de Crème recipe on the blog – easily one of the most decadent desserts I’ve published to date. Today’s White Chocolate Lemon Pot de Crème recipe is the perfect counterpoint to the last one. Both versions use acid – one in the form of balsamic vinegar and…
Home Office Makeover
My condo is a one bedroom with a den. To be honest, I’m not really sure what the intent of a “den” is supposed to be and it seems the previous owners didn’t either. The den is directly on your right as you enter the condo but was just an assortment of random furniture and…
Tequila Surprise
I have returned from my extra long weekend in Austin with my limbs and dignity intact, although I may have put back on some of the weight I’d lost in my Whole30 Challenge. I ventured on this indulgent four-day trip of eating and drinking with my friends and coworkers Kayla and Josie. In advance of…
Middle Eastern Meatballs on Mini-Pita Crisps
Greetings from Austin, Texas! And Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you celebrating today. As discussed, I am spending this Hallmark holiday with two of my girlfriends on a long weekend escape to the live music capital of the world. While we’re not here for one of the big music festivals that Austin plays host…
