Margaritea Cocktail

After more than a year, I went into a Costco today, something that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. Even before we entered, Mom was cut off by a grey-haired male wonder who also clipped me in the behind without so much as an “excuse me” or “my apologies.” This area of town…

Strawberry Cardamom Sauce

Cannot quite fathom that the holidays are almost upon us. Seems like 2020 is lasting 24 months, 18 at a minimum. Although, it has not been entirely terrible, for example I made this Strawberry Cardamom Sauce for a friend’s birthday. But what is up with the Charlie Brown Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center? Damn, damn,…

Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cream Cocktail

A Spiced Pumpkin Pie Cream Cocktail is the ideal beverage to take us through the 2020 U.S. Presidential election and beyond. A frothy concoction of Bailey’s Vanilla Cinnamon Liqueur, S.Pellegrino mineral water and Pumpkin Pie Spice, it is not too strong, but just strong enough.

Colorado Border Wall Bulldog

In my 20’s, when I wanted to stay relatively sober and stable during a night out with friends, Baileys Irish Cream on the rocks with a splash of club soda was my choice cocktail. I could drink that all night long and still maintain control. I learned of the drink in the early ’90’s when…

Winter Blues Gin Cocktail

As an experienced hostess I can say with complete authority, having a signature cocktail makes any gathering easier. With the holidays rapidly encroaching (Christmas decorations up before Thanksgiving dinner is even served is a new one but ok) I have come up with some delectable drinks and hors’douerves to make the season brighter for everyone…