Iced Cranberry Mint Green Tea

The weather reached well into the 80s this week in Pittsburgh. It certainly was not a good time for my central air conditioning to stop running. Especially considering it’s only two years old and we just made the last payment. In a desperate attempt to stay cool, I found solace in this refreshing beverage. I [...]

Blueberry Basil Cocktail

The whole idea for this beverage started when I was standing over my two basil plants. I hovered over them in awe at how well they are growing this summer. It seemed like every time I clip, the bushier they grow. I couldn’t fathom the idea of making anymore pesto. So I clipped a few [...]

Red Sangria

The first time I had sangria was many years ago on New Year’s Day. A group of friends decided to go to a local tapas restaurant that was running a special brunch that day. We showed up in our pajamas to receive half-off sangrias and a gift card toward a future purchase. It was actually [...]

Pear Vodka Cocktail

When it comes to cocktail recipes, I like to keep things simple. While my favorite celebratory drink is a Lemon Drop Martini, this classic go-to beverage was a perfect way to ring in the New Year. Crisp and lightly fruity, this cocktail was a perfect drink to sip while watching the ball drop with a [...]

My New Tassimo Brewbot & Giveaway

It’s hard to bring myself to brew an entire pot of coffee because the dark rich liquid ends up getting cold by the time I reach the bottom of the pot. Plus, I like to shake things up a bit by interchanging between Chai Latte, Green Tea and rich Hot Chocolate choices on occasion. Recently, [...]

4 Tips for the Perfect Dinner Party Wine

You’re invited to a dinner party and you want to bring a nice bottle of wine. A quick trip to the wine store and you become overwhelmed by the racks upon racks of bottles. What to choose? That is the question of the moment. Should you pick a red, a white or a lovely forbidden [...]

Impromptu Dinner Party: Brent & Ty Take Over

After returning home from a wonderful trip in Toronto, the last thing I wanted to do was eat in yet another restaurant.  I craved a home cooked meal and the comfort of relaxing in the backyard, without the annoyance of servers asking us if we were American based on what we ordered.  While trying to [...]