After a long, hard day, there's nothing more satisfying than kicking back with a nice glass of whiskey. As Mark Twain says, "Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough". Whether you've been a whiskey lover for a long time or you're just starting to dabble in the … [Read more...] about All Fingers on Deck: A Guide to Serving Whiskey for Beginners
Food and Recipes
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Popcorn Snack Mix
Looking for an easy and delicious snack mix to make for the kids? Here's a guest post recipe from Popcorn.org that can be tossed together quickly and you can vary the ingredients to specifically what you like. For example, I dislike walnuts, but I love cashews, so I would toss those in instead. * … [Read more...] about Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Popcorn Snack Mix
Brewer, Baker, Yogurt Maker: 6 Cool Hobbies That Involve Food
Is it time to find a new hobby? Every so often, it's nice to find something new that you enjoy doing. Hobbies are the perfect way to keep busy during your downtime without feeling like you're working. Some people enjoy fishing, while others enjoy doing makeup. There's an endless amount of hobbies … [Read more...] about Brewer, Baker, Yogurt Maker: 6 Cool Hobbies That Involve Food
HERSHEY’S Cookies ‘n Creme Bars Recipe
Last month our local grocery store put all of their HERSHEY'S Cookies 'n Creme Baking Pieces on sale for 75 % off regular price. They came down to .48 cents per 9 oz. bag, so I purchased 4 bags! They freeze really well, so I froze three bags and used one bag to make the following recipe which was … [Read more...] about HERSHEY’S Cookies ‘n Creme Bars Recipe
The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris Will Show You Where to Eat in The City of Light
When I think of Paris, I think of sidewalk cafés, pastry-store displays of colorful macarons, and chefs in white toques preparing sumptuous multi-course feasts. Indeed, the Paris food scene includes all that and more, according to The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris by Helen Massy Beresford (White Owl, … [Read more...] about The Food Lover’s Guide to Paris Will Show You Where to Eat in The City of Light
Home Canning Peach Jam Recipe
Peach Jam is my favorite flavor when it comes to homemade jam. I enjoy it slathered on my breakfast toast, waffles, toasted bagels, spread onto a piece of French bread, spread between the layers of a cake, a cupcake filling, and more! You can even stir a few spoonfuls into your favorite vanilla … [Read more...] about Home Canning Peach Jam Recipe
Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Salmon
Looking for a delicious pasta meal that pairs salmon with fresh veggies? This veggie filled recipe includes grape tomatoes, spinach, shallots, and onions. The recipe is courtesy of PastaFits and takes less than 45 minutes to prepare. I have a tip for you. If you don't live near a fish market ask … [Read more...] about Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Salmon
Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thirty years ago my mother-in-law shared with me her recipe for Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. At the time that she gave me the recipe she explained to me that my husband (her son) was not a big fan of eating cookies. However, he would eat these cookies by the dozen and we're a favorite of his when … [Read more...] about Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies