Well hello there, it's my friend, the margarita!!! Was there ever a more perfect cocktail for the summer?! Tart, sweet, strong, salted rim, and served over ice for a refreshing way to celebrate the day. I don't think so. I first shared this recipe for easiest pitcher margaritas back in 2019. Since then I have made this pitcher margarita recipe countless times. I served it to numerous people, and thus, I continued to tweak it ever so slightly until it was absolutely … [Read more...]
Easy Irish Coffee (with Whipped Cream)
Happy St. Patrick's Day, tomorrow!!!!! If you don't know by now, I am in LOVE with St. Patrick's day....and, with anything Irish. I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland for a semester, during college. It was a wonderful experience! Today, I share with you a recipe for easy Irish coffee, just in time for you to make tomorrow (or, over the weekend)!!! You're welcome! If you've never had an Irish coffee before, it's a true treat. Hot coffee is spiked with whiskey, slightly sweetened, … [Read more...]
Raspberry Bellini (Only 3 Ingredients)
Happy almost last day of 2020!!! 🎉 Whew-y that was one crazy year. Frist, Covid happened. Then, we lived through a Midwestern land hurricane in August, record breaking winds of 140 mph. As I write this post, (December 18th), we still have a "skylight" in our attic. It's going to be fixed shortly though. YAY!!! If there has ever been a year to clink glasses together in a toast, to the hopes and promises of what a new year will bring, it is now. 🥂 Bring on the raspberry bellni!!!! … [Read more...]
Homemade Hot Chocolate (5 Ingredients)
Hi friends. Coming in HOT with the hot chocolate!!! 🤣 Man, 2020 has this been a doozy of a year. Hasn't it? I think this means that we all need a warm hug. And, that hug can come in the form of a mug of homemade hot chocolate. Besides, what better drink is there to be enjoyed during December? Silky smooth, chocolate-y, and rich and creamy, warm and comforting, this is just what the world needs right now. Top it with my homemade frozen whipped cream, or marshmallows, or keep … [Read more...]
Red Wine Frozen Sangria (Mixed Berry)
Happy Friday!!! I believe it's time for a summertime cocktail!!! Will you join me?! Everyone knows what sangria is, right?! Wine that has had some kind of fruit soaked in it for several hours, maybe some kind of brandy is added for an extra punch - that lovely concoction is served chilled. So fruity, refreshing, and the perfect cocktail for summer! What would happen if we took some frozen fruit and blended it up with some wine?!?! We would have one tasty red wine frozen sangria on our … [Read more...]
Frozen Strawberry Rhubarb Margaritas
It's Margarita MONDAY!!! Seriously, though, why isn't that a thing?! We have taco Tuesdays, and wine Wednesdays, so why not margarita Mondays?! I am a genius! #MargaritaMondays - This could totally trend! Only, you probably should stick to water most Mondays - moderation is best. Except maybe this very special Monday, because frozen strawberry rhubarb margaritas are happenin' UP IN HERE!!! And they are so fruity, frosty, refreshing, and delicious. You will LOVE THEM!!! My garden produced … [Read more...]
Easy Coconut Irish Coffee (Vegan)
You Guys!!!! St. Patrick's day is only two days away!!! There is only one thing to be done: Make a coconut Irish coffee!!! Especially because St. Patrick's day just so happens to be on a Sunday this year. Umm Sunday St. Patrick's day brunch anyone?!?! I think yes!!! You could make my Irish boxty potato pancakes that are topped with Brussels sprouts and bacon. Then you can wash them down with a nice cozy caffeinated, boozy coconut Irish coffee! This seriously sounds like the perfect way to … [Read more...]
Easiest Blender Lemonade
Hey, hi, HELLO! How are you? I'm baaaaack!!!!! Did you miss me?! My vacations were fun - I spent a lot of time with family and friends. I intended to be back to work sooner but Paul and I had colds - ugh summer colds are THE WORST. All I wanna do is be outside doing fun stuff. Colds were followed by pretty much living out of a suitcase for 3 weeks. Oh well, such is life. It feels good to back to work!!! Sometimes it takes a break from the daily tasks to help realize how much you really … [Read more...]
Coconut Whiskey Chai Latte
The day after Christmas!!! How was it?!?! I hope it was relaxing, fun, filled with love, laughter, and a little bit of magic. As a recipe blogger I ask myself, what do I even post the day after Christmas? I asked myself the same thing the day after Thanksgiving. There is only one answer to that: coconut whiskey chai latte. BECAUSE we need a cozy alcohol-y drink for New Year's Eve, right?! Okay so this isn't your typical bubbly champagne drink or sparkling wine drink you think of … [Read more...]
Fall White Wine Apple Sangria
Hhhheeeeyyyyy there...... it's been a while. Like one week to be exact and last time I promised that I would be back to my normal posting schedule. Ugh I swear, I didn't mean to lead you on, but I came down with some kind of annoying cold last week. One where you almost don't think you are sick, maybe it's just in your head because you're not blowing your nose or you don't have a sore throat - but every time you try do do anything that requires effort you simply can't, like you don't have the … [Read more...]
