Posts from: December 2014

Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Leah Hall Bacon Bourbon Jam, need I say more?!   Every now and then you run across one of those foods that sticks in your brain because it made such an impression on you.  We recently had a meal where this was served as a spread on a …

Last Updated on February 5, 2022 by Leah Hall Smoked Bourbon Cocktails have such an interesting flavor, as does this Bourbon Barrel.     Recently we went out to a great cocktail place here in Omaha called The Berry & Rye where we had a fantastic drink called the Trinidad Smoke, a fantastic rum cocktail …

Last Updated on June 2, 2023 by Leah Hall Plank Seafood Provisions is a seafood focused restaurant in the Old Market in Omaha, Nebraska.   With a great stroke of luck, we actually got to go out on a date night with another couple, and we decided to head downtown to the Old Market for …

Last Updated on February 5, 2022 by Leah Hall A great way to warm up during the holiday season, this White Hot Chocolate hits the spot.   In thinking about Christmas, I always think of snow, but if this year’s weather is any indicator we won’t be having any! But, in the spirit of the …

Last Updated on August 29, 2019 by The Moscow Mule is a popular classic cocktail that is a simple, refreshing and very delicious cocktail that both of us have fallen in love with.  It is an all purpose cocktail, pairing with lots of foods and is one of the cocktails we make year round. A …

Last Updated on June 5, 2019 by Around our house, we are big fans of cocktails so the anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition on December 5, 1933 is a day to celebrate.  With Repeal Day falling on a Friday this year, we decided to have ourselves a nice celebration with a couple of classic …

Last Updated on December 10, 2023 by Leah Hall In our mind, cranberries are the perfect accompaniment to the holidays and Christmas! This Sugared Cranberries recipe is a great snack, a great cocktail garnish or a beautiful decoration for your holiday table or desserts.   Cranberries always have made an appearance for the holidays in …