cocktails

heirloom tomato bloody marys

September 10, 2010

Pin it This may be my favorite tomato recipe to date. And that’s saying something when you consider recipes like simple summer pasta, moussaka, and grilled bruschetta. I went through a bloody mary phase, a few years back (clearly I’m in the wine phase now) and it was the only thing I drank for a [...]

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pom & blueberry cocktail

July 23, 2010

Pin itSometimes life calls for cocktails. And when life calls for cocktails, I generally listen. Ok, who am I kidding,  I always listen. For some reason when Ryan at POM contacted me about sampling POM juice, the only thing I could think of was cocktails. Now, in my defense, I have used one bottle for [...]

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4th of July Menu

July 2, 2010

Pin itStill need some menu ideas for 4th of July celebrations? Look no further! I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes along with others from the blog world! Appetizers: Guacamole with Basil & Shallots Roasted Vegetable Cheese Spread Cheese Filled Endeive Leaves from MommyRD Main: Chicken Satay with Coconut Peanut Sauce Grilled Pizzas from [...]

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entertaining: how to plan a cocktail party

June 16, 2010

Pin itBy no means am I claiming to be an expert, but throwing and attending cocktail parties is one of my favorite things to do! I think it has a little to do with my love for hors d’oeuvres but it can also be easy to build a healthy meal with cocktail party fare, while [...]

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blueberry & basil prosecco

May 7, 2010

Pin it Whats not to love when you can combine an herb that is anti-bacterial and a great source of Vitamin A, a fruit that is full of antioxidants, Vitamin C and fiber and some prosecco to top it all off? I’m really not sure. I love when cocktails can be construed as health drinks. [...]

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an antioxidant cocktail

March 26, 2010

Pin it Ever since my friend Mercedes introduced me to Valdoro Prosecco a few weeks ago, I have been finding myself straying from the beloved red for the crisp, fresh bubbly.  Now don’t get me wrong, I would never leave red behind, but I know I will be enjoying some more prosecco on the up-coming [...]

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