Category Archives: Drinks

Mexican-Themed Christmas Fiesta

As I mentioned last week, my family and I decided to celebrate in a different way this year, Mexican-style! We celebrated this past weekend with festive drinks, food and desserts. It was a Feliz Navidad indeed. To start the party … Continue reading

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Caramel Apple Cider Float

The chilly weather in Wisconsin has got me feeling like fall will soon be coming to an end so I am trying to savor all my fall treats while I still can. One of my favorite fall indulgences is Apple … Continue reading

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{4th of July} Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

When it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, a frosty adult beverage is a must. Nothing says land of the free and home of the brave like this fresh strawberry “ame-rita.” My family and I recently went strawberry picking … Continue reading

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Iced Tea Mojitos

After an exhausting weekend filled with nursery painting, basement renovations and yard work, all I really wanted was a mojito. Or a cold beer. *sigh* Oh, the woes of pregnancy. Thankfully I was introduced to iced tea mojitos, or faux-jitos … Continue reading

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Guinness Float

This beer and ice cream marriage has been years in the making. It all started back in college when my good friend Greg and I tried to make a beer float. Much to our chagrin, Miller High Life Lite and … Continue reading

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Cranberry Cider Margarita

Whether you’re greeting guests at the door or closing the evening with a nightcap, this year try trading in the basic wine for a signature holiday cocktail. We think that this gorgeous, fall-inspired Cranberry Cider Margarita recipe from Lauren Fister … Continue reading

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Pumpkins & Polka Dots and Festive Fall Fare: Part I

On a crisp and cool autumn night last week, the girls gathered for monthly Ladies Night at my house. With pumpkins and polka dots strewn throughout my home, guests feasted on a festive fall menu. This simple and affordable get-together … Continue reading

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Fresh Watermelon Margarita

Although cool fall nights are creeping on the horizon, I’m not ready to put away my white pants just yet. This fresh watermelon margarita is a great way to sip the last few weeks of summer. It is great for … Continue reading

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Pineapple Chai

Last week I had the HAP ladies over for an evening meeting.  It has been a HOT summer here in Wisconsin and I wanted to serve something cold and refreshing that we could enjoy outdoors. I came across this Pineapple … Continue reading

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Cooking & Drinking with Belgian Beers

As you read this, I’m probably wandering canal-side in Amsterdam. Yep, the hubs and I are on vacay in Amsterdam, Belgium and Luxembourg and since Belgian beers are playing a starring role on our trip, I thought it would only … Continue reading

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