A copycat of Trader Vic’s Original Mai Tai~ cool, refreshing, tangy and tart!  The perfect cocktail to serve for any get together where you want a classic Tiki vibe!

When you want something Simply refreshing, thirst quenching, and made with ingredients you are sure to have on hand…. A Gin Rickey is the answer! It’s this week’s selection for Friday Cocktails. When I was younger (long before I was of legal drinking age) my mom wanted to make sure that when I was in …

Blueberry Thyme Mini Tartlets are the perfect use of fresh blueberries.  Just a few simple ingredients but when mixed together it’s bursting with juicy sweet blueberries with hints of citrus and thyme all wrapped in a flaky buttery crust! When Blueberries are in season they are amazing. Tart, tangy, sweet and full of fresh juices. I …

Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies, a recipe passed down for generations.  Rolled in large sugar crystals, they bake into a crisp exterior but soft in the middle.  Great on their own, perfect for ice cream sandwiches! A must make!   This week is my sister’s birthday! Cue the balloons, party hats and streamers …… well as we …

Popsicles – yes, please! Popsicles with alcohol in them— ok, game changer. Happy place here I come!  A perfect idea for this week’s Friday Cocktails! I love summer because it’s warm and the days are long. I also like to have a cocktail occasionally but in the summer I enjoy lighter, icier, colder drinks. One …

I’m always on the quest for healthy, yet really flavorful food. It’s hard to pass up all the food that isn’t good for you because let’s face it, it tastes so good despite being calorie laden and not so good for you. Imagine my delight at mixing a zillion different recipes to find a delicious …

Million Calorie Bars!  A one pan bar recipe with a savory graham cracker crust topped with chocolate, butterscotch, coconut and your favorite nuts.  All bound with sweetened condensed milk to provide the perfect one bite bar!