I just posted my new favorite drink – the Irish Mule. And to really take this drink over the top, I recommend trying a homemade ginger beer. Actually, my husband insisted that I try to make my own for the drink, so that’s why we tried it the first time. Turns out he was right…
Irish Mule
My favorite drink used to be a Big Ginger. It’s a Twin Cities drink that two local Irish bars (under the same ownership) made famous. The Big Ginger is Jameson, ginger ale and a squeeze of lemon and lime. In fact, I’ve heard (although been able to verify) a rumor that these two bars were…
Summer Melon Ball Refresher
“So fun!” That’s what my friend Ashley says about anything she thinks is amusing or cute. “So fun” is exactly what I thought when I saw this recipe on pinterest. These creative drinks are fun for a summer party but I didn’t have a big party coming up soon (except for the 4th of July, but…
Ginger Lemonade
The other weekend, I was in the kitchen cooking something and had queued up an episode of The Kitchen on my DVR to play while I cooked. I have my DVR set to record three minutes before and after each show, and the last three minutes of the previous show ended with the host making…
Red Wine Spritzer
Most people who know me, know that I’m a traditionalist. I love following traditions and I love seasons and the traditions and nostalgia that come along with them. Another thing I love is red wine. Red wine is traditionally drank during the fall and winter seasons, so I get really sad when summer rolls around…
Sweet Cinnamon Coffee
If I’m not having a latte, then I normally take my coffee black, being a traditionalist and all. Sometimes on weekend mornings though, a little sweeter coffee is nice. I overheard my coworkers talking about this coffee they had at a little coffee shop in Minneapolis. Something sweeter than black coffee thanks to the honey…
