Wow, it's warm in Seattle this week! Now, this doesn't happen that often, and the Southerner in me laughs at the idea that this is hot but...it's 92 degrees and we DON'T HAVE AIR-CONDITIONING, only a couple of fans. Yes, it's not humid and the temperature will cool down late at night, allowing me to … Continue reading Hot day, cold drink
Woohoo, it's Friday! This week felt so long...I blame the two short weeks in a row for making me feel like Friday should have been here yesterday. But, it's here today and that means pizza and cocktails! The best part of the week. This time of year, all around Seattle, you'll find blackberries. They grow … Continue reading Blackberry Sour
In case you haven't noticed, I really enjoy experimenting with cocktails and playing with flavors. For your drinking pleasure, I'd like to share some shrub-love with you. I recently made the red currant-orange shrub, and as I mentioned in the related post, we've gone through it so quickly. It was a hands-down hit with Skip … Continue reading Shrub-Gin Sour & The Scottish Ruby
Every weekend during the summer, I buy too much fruit for me and Skip to consume before it turns to mush. I can freeze it, yes, but I'm notorious for putting things on a cookie sheet and placing it in the freezer--then, forgetting about it completely until I need the cookie sheet usually months later, … Continue reading Red Currant-Orange Shrub
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