Chocolate and mint are just a classic combination. And they seem to be a popular combination for the holidays –just like pumpkin spice seems to be the sign that fall has arrived. My absolute favorite Dove chocolate peppermint bark candies are only available this time of year, so are these Dove mint cookie candies that…
Last winter we took a vacation to San Juan, Puerto Rico. About the only advantage of one or both spouses traveling a lot for work is earning enough hotel and airline points for a vacation. And that is exactly how we found ourselves in San Juan. And what does a foodie do on vacation? Why…
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…
“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…