It is November, and here in Denver the temperature is unseasonably warm, hanging out around 70 degrees. Now, generally speaking I am ALL about warm weather, but warm weather this far into November? Slightly disconcerting. However, when life gives you lemons, literally a giant bag of lemons, you make lemonade. And then you add vodka. So, summer in November, I give you Spiked Rosemary Honey Lemonade. Now, I know when you say ‘lemonade’ you think hot summer days but when you add aromatic ... Read More about Spiked Rosemary Honey Lemonade
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Peach Tequila Spritzer
For some reason when I moved to Colorado I didn’t think it would be so wonderful at producing fruit. Generally, I thought Florida oranges, Hawaii pineapples, not ‘Colorado peaches’ and oh how wrong I was. I may be a bit biased, but Palisade peaches here in Colorado knock the socks off Georgia peaches. Shots fired. So, because I purchased a fruit share with my CSA box this summer, I have been inundated with the sweet, fuzzy fruit so I’ve had to get a bit creative using them all up. From ... Read More about Peach Tequila Spritzer
DIY All Natural Bug Repellent Candles
I’m a summer baby. Born in the middle of July, I love the heat, the sunshine, the late night sunsets- it is my favorite season. However, the one thing I really, really dislike about summer is all it’s bugs. I thought I had lucked out moving to Colorado a few years ago because of its lack of bugs, but, oh, has this season proved me wrong! There have been bugs everywhere, not just on me but on my pups as well. No, thanks! So, to make my summer evenings sipping cocktails on the porch a little bit ... Read More about DIY All Natural Bug Repellent Candles
Summer Drink Series: Tequila Spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca
Watermelon is everywhere in summertime. It’s cool, refreshing, and looks wonderful in Instagram pictures (I know I’m not the only one who might have purchased food for a snapshot!) So I knew that I had to incorporate it into at least one cocktail this season! This Tequila Spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca is equal parts delicious and perfectly cool for a summertime poolside cocktail! The whole process from chopping to blending to pouring takes under ten minutes! You can’t beat that when ... Read More about Summer Drink Series: Tequila Spiked Watermelon Agua Fresca
Candied Citrus Two Ways: Slices and Peels
Hello Darlings! It’s winter- a season full snow, cloudy days, and freezing nights. However, it is also the season when citrus is at its peak- and I just can’t get enough! I have a huge sweet tooth, so adding sugar to a grapefruit is pretty much my ideal food! I love candying things (I’ve candied ginger on the blog) for just that reason- anything plus sweetness is a win in my book! I’ve made candied citrus two ways, one to use up all of that peel left over form making citrus salads, an ... Read More about Candied Citrus Two Ways: Slices and Peels