This is a primo martini.It’s called The Lush and I had it last weekend.So yummy!Very simple: Raspberry VodkaTuaca I asked the bartender for something similar to a Cosmo and this is what he recommended. I hadn’t heard of Tuaca but it was gooood! The bartender described it as a caramel colored vanilla based liqueur. I had never tasted either ingredients before so I was game. It was made in front of me so I can only tell you amounts by… [Read More]
I am feeling better today. Yesterday was difficult.The reality of no children in the house hit me hard. The transition alone can make one think of their mortality and getting the results of blood work done the week previously didn’t help. Sign me up for anything with a little heart on it that says no trans fat, no sugar, no salt, no taste and no fun. My day began waking from a deep early morning sleep to the phone ringing…. [Read More]
I found this in a gift shop this past weekend. Was thinking about spicing up the ol’ marriage … “Spice Up Your Life” ~ The Spice Girls SHARE THIS POST:
“How many for the Pink Martini party, this evening, Miss?” I’ve rented the entire room just for us! I had a friend who once said our neighborhood was so obscenely decorated during Christmas it looked like Santa had thrown up. I guess you could say Cupid had the same digestive problem but I LOVED IT! How fabulous is this? This was taken during the morning but can you imagine how magic it is at night?? The Rose Parade meets The… [Read More]
…for my blog. I’m cleaning house literally and figuratively and need a change.I love the look of so many other blogs out there.My problem is two-fold, since I love so many styles it is difficult for me to commit to just one look and I don’t know how to do anything technical.So I remain stuck. Does anyone have any ideas?How do you add nice spacers between posts?I want to add more pictures after I learn how to scan them.How do… [Read More]
I am preoccupied with escapism today ~anything to keep my thoughts off of son2 leaving home next weekend and the last of the list to pull together that I have been putting off. Procrastination. I do know one thing~I am finishing my day with one of these: Remember, if it’s pink and has a parasol in itit has got to be good! Pomegranate Martini 7 parts Citron Grey Goose Vodka3 parts Lemoncelloheavy splash of Pomegranate Juice Shake, shake, shake with… [Read More]
I woke up this morning to the smell of fire. This is an autumnal ritual in SoCal. It is not the quaint thought of burning leaves or a bonfire which are punishable acts by death in the southland and let’s face it, no one picks up their own leaves around these parts or even owns a rake. The smell of smoke in the fall always means something bad. Always. No doubt you have seen on the news this past week… [Read More]
With the windmills of my mind on Autumn this week how cute are these mugs from Crate & Barrel, one of my Happiest Places On Earth? Paired with Halloween Hot Cocoa… … or make your own spiced tea ~ 2 cups orange flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang) 2 cups white sugar 1/4 cup instant tea powder 3/4 cup lemon-flavored instant tea powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, combine orange drink mix, sugar,… [Read More]
She’s sexy, fast and shiny and can go from zero to boiling in a matter of minutes. She’s never been test driven and is in her original condition. In fact, I have never actually seen her since once she was delivered and parked in our garage she has never been taken out of the box. She sits on top of the wooden palette longing to come inside. It’s a long and sorted story.One that required a full downstairs remodel to… [Read More]
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