We had fun using this unique ingredient, Aronia Berries, in this syrup. We grew up in the Midwest with relatives who loved to explore the many parks, country roads and outdoor spaces that are just minutes away. One of the earliest memories of outdoor adventures is of walking down a country road gatheringRead more
A great party can’t start without a great spread of food! We love a great charcuterie and finger foods! See what we made with this crostini! When you post as many great cocktails as we do, we often find ourselves being asked when we are going to invite our friends over to actuallyRead more
A great use for those green tomatoes left over from your summer harvest! As the days start to get cooler and the leaves on the trees start to turn yellow, one of the few things that tend to stay green is the tomatoes that remain on the vines in the garden. This yearRead more
Roasted grapes are a sweet treat, and perfect for a grape appetizer, dessert or a charcuterie tray. We first had roasted grapes down at The Market House earlier this summer and both of us were struck at how simple yet elegant this dish came out. When we ran across a bunch of beautifulRead more
A classic combo of gin and jam in this cocktail. We were down at the opening of the 2015 season of the Omaha Farmer’s Market recently where we had the chance to check out the stand of one of our favorite Omaha restaurants, The Grey Plume. Grey Plumes’ farmers market stand had aRead more
Bacon 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 charcuterie plate with slices of toasted artisan bread. Both ofRead more