Mulled Wine
/My first attempt at Mulled Wine and I would definitely make it again. It turned out delicious.
Read MoreMargarita Ice Pops
/It has been hot in the Pacific Northwest and with no end in sight. Triple-digit temperatures deserve something special so I ordered a popsicle mold. Frozen Margarita on a stick sounded just about right, and it was, these are quite delicious!
Read MoreManhattan Cocktail
/Hey folks, is it New Year’s already? This year has flown by so quickly! What was the most popular post of the year? Looking over my blog analytics tells me that the Black Quinoa + Roasted Vegetable Bowl was the big winner,
Read MoreAutumn Smash Cocktail
/It’s cocktail time folks! I’m not much of a bartender but quickly became in the mood to tinker when I saw this recipe on Tasting Table, the flavors sounded right with dark rum, apple cider and ginger beer for a tasty fall cocktail.
Read MoreCucumber Infused Vodka
/I love this cocktail, especially on warm summer days, it’s so light and refreshing. And much needed after endless hours of yard work.
Read MoreA Time to Celebrate!
/May is such a great month, it always feels like a new beginning each year with flowers blooming and longer sunnier days. But this May is more special than ever. We bought a house here in Portland and we’ll be moving very soon!
Read MoreHome Roasted Coffee Beans
/We’ve been roasting our own coffee beans for a while now and I’ve been anxious to share this method with you. I mentioned it briefly when I made cookies last summer from the Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee cookbook, I thought it might be one of those novelty do-it-yourself things that’s too tedious for everyday, but it’s been close to a year now and we’re still roasting those beans!
Read MorePeachy Green Smoothie
/Well I can't believe it's taken me all these months to post a smoothie! We have smoothies pretty much every morning. Usually it's some combination of spinach, kale, frozen berries and bananas.
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