by Josie | Jan 27, 2022 | Citrus, Cocktails & Beverages, Recipes
A couple of weeks ago, I came across this cocktail. Thought it sounded good and then found out it’s blood orange season. Hence this refreshing, summer-like beverage coming out in the middle of winter! This was really tasty and the fresh blood orange juice was...
by Josie | Jan 10, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Condiments, Gluten Free, Meal Planning, Potatoes, Skillet Cooking
Turning dinner into breakfast with leftovers is brilliant. Dinner can be daunting, particularly when you have to start at ground zero. But rooting through your fridge can often reveal items fabulous for a dinner omelette, quick soup or maybe a pasta dish made...
by Josie | Jan 5, 2022 | Cocktails & Beverages, Recipes
This is the drink for Winter 2022. Not to be confused by the Portuguese siphonophore, a blue jelly-fish looking creature with a painful sting. This cocktail is named after the famous race horse, Man O War. It’s a boozy, classic drink that packs a pleasant punch...
by Josie | Oct 6, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods, Health Benefits, Herbs, Recipes
I like chilled red wine. I know many of you will think that’s odd, but I do. I also love a good red that’s room temp served with gooey cheese, of course. Chilled or room temp, my favorite is Tempranillo from Ruestle Vineyards. If you haven’t had this...
by Josie | Sep 11, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Fermented Foods
We picked up a bottle of Son of Man Summer Vermouth after a tasting at Nevor Shellfish Farm just north of Pacific City. It’s so refreshing and adds a whole new list of possibilities to summer / fall cocktails. Made locally by Son of Man and Someday Bar in...
by Josie | Aug 4, 2021 | Cocktails & Beverages, Herbs
My husband has a new thing ~ white rum cocktails. So every Friday night he plays around with concoctions that include different enhancements, herbs, sparkling waters, etc.. They’re all really good, but this one was particular good to me. Could have been the...
