Margarita for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo (5th of May)…another excuse to party here in the US. Not even the Mexicans celebrate it nationwide like we do. In the state of Puebla, the date is … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day Post
March 17 is the day everybody wants to be Irish for the day. At least in America. Because of the potato famine, innumerable Irish families took their chances in the … Continue reading
Mardi Gras! Carnevale! Carnaval!
Whatever part of the world you are, the day before Ash Wednesday in the Catholic and Anglican traditions is called Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras. In other places like Italy … Continue reading
The Valentine’s Day Post
Since this day is just around the corner, it would just be fitting to feature a romantic cocktail courtesy of a friend, C. Simon of Paris, France. Champagne with Raspberry … Continue reading
Wassail!/The Twelfth Night Post
A brief stay in Kent in the south of England introduced me to this robust Yuletide drink. Wassail means “Good Health” in Old English and it is a traditional Southern … Continue reading
The New Year Post
New Year in Atlanta! In New York they have the Big Apple drop on Times Square. Here we have the Peach Drop in the Peach State. What better way to … Continue reading
The Holiday Eggnog
Whoever came up with the eggnog? Either you love it or you hate it. If you are watching your cholesterol then you may want to skip this one. Not for … Continue reading
The Manhattan Post
I ♥ NY I’m back in the city that never sleeps. Most people like to go to the beach to unwind. I go to New York City. I love the energy … Continue reading
The birthday post
Another year. People go thru phases with how they view birthdays. When you are very young you look forward to it with anticipation. Yey! Presents and parties! Then you get … Continue reading
Wild Turkey Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving…the most American of holidays aside from 4th of July. The last Thursday of November is dedicated to giving thanks to God for all the bounty and blessings received. It … Continue reading
Cocktails and Free Spirits 