cocktails

an antioxidant cocktail

March 26, 2010

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 summer nights. [...]

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in my cupboard: kombucha

February 17, 2010

source I finally get kombucha. It is an acquired taste, much like coconut water and olives were to me. And the other afternoon when I actually enjoyed kombucha, it really left me feeling good. Maybe it was a placebo effect, maybe I was just in a good mood, but this is a habit I could [...]

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restaurant: red stag supper club

February 13, 2010

A restaurant that has been on the list for about a year now. (Yes, I have lists for restaurants to visit and recipes to try) But I will certainly not be waiting another year to go back. It has the feel of an old school Wisconsin supper club, complete with cans of beer on the [...]

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guest blog: the ole Wisconsin favorite

February 5, 2010

The Taster here again. If it hasn’t been evident in my past posts, you should know that I’m VERY proud of my Wisconsin roots and heritage.  I won’t get into sports rivalries and border battles because there is a time and place for that.  It’s Friday and Happy Hour is right around the corner so [...]

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pineapple infused vodka

December 31, 2009

You may recall my wonderful meal at Restaurant Nola in New Orleans. One of the many highlights was their Cosmo – made with their own Pineapple infused vodka. Since that fateful night in September, I have been wanting to make my own infused vodka. I decided it would be a perfect gift for family and [...]

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you know you are from wisconsin….

November 28, 2009

…when you see Beer, Bratwurst & Cheddar Soup….and you actually buy it.   …when you have brats for just a normal Tuesday night dinner. In November.   …when you ask the bartender if they REALLY know how to make an Old Fashioned.   …when the Packer game determines Thanksgiving plans.   …when the words “dairy-free” [...]

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