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Make Your Mark Thanksgiving Recipes


An interesting idea - base your entire Thanksgiving meal around one drink. That’s what Makers Mark would like you to do at any rate.
Not actually drink the stuff - although I am sure they would like you to do that as well - but to use Makers Mark in all the dishes. Sounds a bit, […]

Sundaes for Grown-Ups


This week my mind has been solely on champagne and cake, as I prepare for a party I’m throwing for my sister and brother-in-law’s milestone anniversary. So my Happy Hour at Home for this weekend is going to focus on something a bit different.
Sometimes it’s not a cocktail you crave at the […]

Apples All Around


With the coming of the fall weather our thoughts turn to those things that remind us of the season. Apples play a big role in these thoughts. For this weekend’s Happy Hour at Home we are going all apples!
We’ll start with our cocktail for the weekend - an Apple Manhattan. […]

Gin & Tonic Sorbet


The people at Martin Miller’s Gin don’t think you are drinking enough of their product and recently sent out an interesting sounding sorbet recipe that uses their gin. I’ve made a similar sorbet with vodka and it was super refreshing! It was a big hit at the parties where I served it. […]

Muddled Lemonberryade and Caramelized Onion Zin-Burgers


I have strawberries on the brain - big-time! I’m sure it’s because the strawberries in my little home garden are at their peak and I’ve been picking and eating them like crazy! Aren’t they just the most perfect “summer-is-here!” food that you know? So this week’s beverage is going to feature strawberries. […]