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Spicy Ancho Cider Jameson Cocktail

Spicy Ancho Cider Jameson Cocktail has a little bit of sweet and a little bit of heat, combined with the smoothness of Jameson you can't beat this drink for any fall get together. It's the perfect fall drink to warm you up as the days get cooler.

5 REALLY Last Minute Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Are you like me, knowing Mother’s Day is coming up and still thinking…”I’ve got time.” Until the weekend comes, and then you don’t? Then this post is for you (and me.) I’ve got 5 REALLY last minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day that you can get started on now, or wait until Saturday and still

Jameson Hot Toddy with Cinnamon Apple Cider Simple Syrup

It's the season for hot toddies. If you haven't had one yet, you must try this version. Combining the seasonal flavors of apple cider and cinnamon with Jameson Irish Whiskey is a treat. It's simple and delicious - like all cocktails should be.

Cinnamon Apple Cider Manhattan

Cinnamon Apple Cider Manhattan. Doesn’t that sound delicious? I’ve spent some time this fall playing around with seasonal flavors, namely apples, apple cider and cinnamon. No nutmeg or pumpkin here, thanks anyway. I wanted to create drinks that I would crave in the fall; that would remind me of the

Piña Colada Martini

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Last week I wrote about a great summer drink: the piña colada. Except I made it better you can’t beat a piña colada with ice cream. It’s cool, creamy, fruity – perfect for the last humid days of summer. Consider it your tropical boozy dessert with fresh ingredients. The recipe

Traditional Caipirinha

Traditional Caipirinha Have you heard of cachaça, the sugar cane hard liquor used in my new favorite cocktail, Caipirinha (pronounced kie-purr-een-ya)? Cachaça is similar to rum, but it’s different – the flavor is distinct and strong. And delicious. The traditional caipirinha is Brazil’s national cocktail – and for good reason,

Jalapeno & Cucumber Gin & Tonic

Jalapeno & Cucumber Gin & Tonic Hi there! Thank you for stopping by to check out my latest and greatest drink recipe…just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. This is the perfect alternative to green beer and shots of Jameson (not that there’s anything wrong with that.) This drink is

The Girls. The Bad and The Ugly. (When Friendships Go Wrong)

I knew it would happen at some point. The idyllic little bubble of 12 year-old friendships: sleepovers, crushes, instagram, movies. It doesn’t last forever. Friendships don’t (always) last forever. I know that. I’ve lived that. I expect that. Being on the lookout for it doesn’t make it any easier to

As I Was Saying…

As I was saying… If you want to take great photos of fireworks… Wait. What? At the end of January? So, it’s been a while. I took a break. A long break. Actually, I went on vacation right after writing

How to Take Photos of Fireworks

I have been trying for at least four years to take great photos of fireworks. None of my attempts have been successful. The last time, in 2012 (because the fireworks were rained out last year) I had my tripod set up, my slow shutter speed and low ISO set, I

Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita

Can This Unorganized Girl Find Structure?

It’s back…another #AskAwayFriday and this week I’m swapping with Beth from Structure in an Unstructured Life. Maybe it’s serendipitous, maybe it’s a sign (to get my act together and get some structure in my life) but Beth is the third blogger I’ve swapped with who is ultra-organized and loves making

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa

Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa Each summer our menu changes a bit…like many, we take advantage of the fresh vegetables and local produce available during the too-brief summer we have in the northeast. One of our family favorites is Roasted Corn & Jalapeño Salsa. Its a simple, delicious recipe that