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Taking The Stress Out Of Gluten-Free Grain-Free & Dairy-Free Living
Category: Cocktails
Easter Breeze
Easter weekend has come and gone and still, our typically warm spring is nowhere to be found! We were hoping to have our Easter meal, or at least cocktails out on the patio with a nice fire this year but the weather didn’t cooperate.… Continue Reading “Easter Breeze”
Dairy Free Rum Nog
Last year I swore I would come up with a dairy free eggnog that would satisfy my cravings, but you know how that goes…the holidays came speeding up and then things got very busy and before I knew it I was running behind on… Continue Reading “Dairy Free Rum Nog”
Merry Christmas Eve
It’s 11:00….AM and I’m drinking a margarita and snacking on Christmas cookies. Someone has to test the cocktails before Christmas brunch tomorrow! We wouldn’t want to set out a disappointing cocktail. Food prep is well underway, the house is being straightened, last-minute gifts have… Continue Reading “Merry Christmas Eve”
Lemon Lime Margarita
Ingredients *Makes 2 Margaritas 4 ounces of 1800 Silver Tequila Juice of 1/2 Lime 6 ounces of Limeade (I used Santa Cruz Organic Limeade) Ice San Pellegrino Limonata Sparkling Lemon Shaker Kosher Salt Sugar True Lime Crystallized Lime Mix a few Tablespoons of kosher… Continue Reading “Lemon Lime Margarita”
Grilled Peach Cocktails
I turned 45 years old today. I don’t feel a day past 35, maybe even younger. Age is such a strange thing. I see the gray coming in and the crow’s feet beginning, yet, I welcome the calm in this stage of life (most… Continue Reading “Grilled Peach Cocktails”
Brazilian Iced Coffee
It’s 86 degrees and balmy in beautiful New Hampshire today. A perfect day for a Brazilian pick me up. Brazilian Iced Coffee Makes 3 Cocktails 1 Cup Strong Coffee or Espresso, chilled 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar 6 Tablespoons of Canned Coconut Milk 2 Ounces of Dark… Continue Reading “Brazilian Iced Coffee”
Hot & Spicy Pickle Juice Bloody Mary
Our son is here visiting for an entire month! We are so happy to have the opportunity to spend some extended time with him. The week long Christmas visit went by much too quickly. Having someone here means my routine is out the window… Continue Reading “Hot & Spicy Pickle Juice Bloody Mary”
Homemade Electrolyte Drink
Spring has finally sprung in beautiful New Hampshire! All the leaves are in and wildflowers are beginning to bloom. Everything is lush and green. We went on a beautiful walk over the weekend on an old rail trail. Then ventured off into the woods for… Continue Reading “Homemade Electrolyte Drink”
Vodka for lunch anyone?
I believe I’ve finally figured out how to make it through the remainder of winter. Tangerine Cocktails 3 Tangerines, zest one and then juice all three 1 More Tangerine For Garnish About 1 1/2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Ciroc Vodka, made from… Continue Reading “Vodka for lunch anyone?”
A Mish Mash of Life
Roasting a chicken at 9:30 AM in 90 degree weather…why not? I’ve been addicted to these three seasonings lately. We do have central air conditioning, but with several days in a row of very hot weather, even the air conditioner let’s out a sigh… Continue Reading “A Mish Mash of Life”
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