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Every spring and summer, we get inspired with new recipes. Fresh fruit is everywhere, the sun is shining, and the days are longer. It just really inspires us to try new recipes, especially cocktails. What new garnish can we try? What kind of glass would go well with that drink? A new liqueur, yeah! Because…
Look who is here! Spring has made it's appearance and is looking mighty fine. Yes, it's still chilly in Louisiana, but winter is officially over. I tried really hard to find things to love about winter. We bought a fire-pit at the end of summer and it came in handy during the winter months. During…
Well, it's time for my annual cheese and meat tray! This year it did not disappoint and it was unique all on it's own. Every year, I make a cheese tray when my family visits in November. Last year, this is the cheese tray I made. It featured a few food items specific to the Louisiana…
There is no better day than TODAY to start meal planning. Are there better days to do it? Of course! But you can still get on track with meal planning today. Yes, you can start today! Once you have a process in place, it's so easy to jump back into things. During the summer months,…
Have you noticed that Rosé is trending? It's on tee shirts, handbags, and more. Winemakers and vineyards are shipping more Rosé than ever before too. Rosé is a great summertime wine and perfect for outdoor entertaining. It's served chilled, a lot of times has a twist top, and it's really refreshing. Even if you're not a…
It's here! It's here! The very first day of summer! I've been talking about this season since winter. Yes, I was excited about spring but summer is my favorite season. There is something in the air that I just can't get enough of. You can't see it but summer has an infectious way about itself.…
To help celebrate the ongoing Soccer Championship Game, you may be looking for some authentic Mexican recipes to share with family and friends. Traditionally, a Michelada cocktail is served throughout Mexico and Latin America so it would perfect for watching soccer matches. A Michelada is a Mexican cocktail made with beer, lime juice, and assorted…
Spring is well underway and it's hot already! Ah! I love this time of year though, so I'm hanging in there. It's only going to get hotter...like barely can breathe out your nose it's so hot. HA! The heat is definitely worse in Louisiana. I'm working hard on some new recipes to keep us all…
Entertaining doesn't have to be overwhelming. It can be as simple as chips and salsa, tea and muffins, or sharing a cup of coffee. Now, I'm not talking about throwing a dinner party or feeding friends a meal. What I am talking about is hosting some of your favorite people over for snacks. The reason…
Guess what?! Spring is here! It's been the longest winter of my life and maybe yours too. Yes, the snow was awesome and the gumbo was tasty. But, at some point, spring fever set in for me. I pulled out my bright white sofa covers back in January and starting creating new cocktails. I was…
