A few weeks ago we had a “staycation” while our kids went to spend a few days with the grandparents, so we took advantage of being child free for a few days and headed out to hit some of the spots that we enjoy. One of those places we stopped at after a quiet dinnerRead more
One of the most common questions we get asked as cocktail bloggers is how to make various flavored simple syrups. Simple syrup can be an integral part of a cocktail, by adding sweetness and flavor to make the drink just right. Such an important part of cocktail making, and yet it is really simple! One thatRead more
Being cocktail bloggers, we are used to being sent samples of different spirits and alcoholic products to try, but rarely do our friends hand us a bottle and ask us to do something with it! We have a friend who loves all kinds of flavored vodkas, but she had one flavor that she couldn’t figureRead more
As frequent readers of our blog know, we are kind of obsessed with making lots of classic craft cocktails, but every now and then it is fun to wander away from the classics into something new. One way to find something new is to see what you our readers are looking to drink this springRead more
With Valentine’s Day coming up, lots of us are thinking about what kind of plans we can come up with to make this romantic day a success! A lot of people make plans to go out to restaurants, but that can sometimes be a real pain, especially when everyone else wants to go out onRead more
With the big game coming up we were thinking about something we could bring to our friends’ big watch party. With lots of party goers watching in multiple rooms we knew there would be lots of chips and dip and great finger foods for snacking and mingling. We decided that we would combine the dipRead more
In our house breakfast is a very popular meal and if our two little boys had their choice, we would likely have pancakes for every meal. While this is fine with two young lads who are not overly adventurous, for the adults in the house, we want a little more variety in our breakfasts! WeRead more
Around Christmas time there are always lots of gatherings with friends to celebrate the holiday season, and we are always searching for something delicious we can serve. We recently had made some delicious Peppermint Mocha Boozy Marshmallows (remember those? Yeah, we do!) that were amazing toasted and totally full of festive flavor. Naturally we wantedRead more
With the first snow flying, our boys start asking to head out in the snow to sled and make snowmen. Without fail after an hour or two of busy snow fun, there will be a request for hot cocoa with marshmallows. Even the big kids (aka us) like a nice warm drink to chase awayRead more
There is nothing quite like a fresh out of the oven baked good to help chase the chill of winter away, so on when the temperatures start getting cold, we love to bake something so that we can warm the house up. With two little boys in our house, one thing that is always welcomeRead more