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
This rich raspberry syrup might be the best tasting raspberry syrup we have ever had! We were originally looking for a great raspberry syrup to use in a classic raspberry cocktail, The Clover Club, and when we made this recipe, we knew that we would be using this Rich Raspberry syrup in more than justRead more
Last week we posted a cocktail for Negroni Week called the Concord Negroni Flip, which was our twist on the classic cocktail the Negroni. Our next cocktail is another variation of the venerable Negroni, but this time a classic variation from 1927 Paris, France. Originally credited to one of the regulars of the famous Harry’sRead more
One of our go to date night meals is heading out for sushi and drinks at one of our favorite local sushi places, Blue Sushi. Any good sushi meal should always include drinks, and one drink that goes hand in hand with sushi is sake. Accompanying any sushi and sake meal is usually a roseRead more
There is a saying that necessity is the mother of invention, so when Mrs. Nom had to bring an appetizer to a mom’s night out event, this recipe was born! We have had a very busy week and hadn’t been to the grocery store in a while, so when Mrs. Nom glanced in the refrigeratorRead more
One of the fun parts of being food bloggers is getting to explore new foods and drinks to share with our readers. One of the ways we both love to explore is to read old cookbooks and recipe books. Over Christmas, we found a bunch of old cocktail recipe books, one of which was publishedRead more
Folks always say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and with two busy boys in our house that demand food as soon as they get up, breakfasts often consist of bowls of cereal or yogurt to quickly sate the beasts! However on the weekends, we get a chance to slow downRead more
Like the sparkling gem that is this cocktail’s namesake, this drink is sure to add a bit of sparkle to your night! The Garnet combines fresh blueberries, pomegranate and citrus to make a cocktail that is elegantly simple and beautiful. We were inspired to come up with this cocktail after a visit to The LookingRead more
With winter setting in on us, we can look forward to some great deals on fresh citrus that help brighten the cold nights ahead. With a bunch of fresh limes teasing us on the counter and a frosty night with friends on the agenda, we wanted to make a drink that would help us warmRead more
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 year we had a bumper crop of tomatoes that provided a bunch of great meals allRead more