A few Summers ago, I whipped up a party-size batch of Watermelon Sangria. It was a hit and, really, just plain made my croquet game even better! Some may think that melons have a hard time growing in our rainy climate, but thanks to irrigation in the drier and hotter...
A few summers ago, I whipped up a party-size batch of Watermelon Sangria. It was a hit and really made my croquet game better than ever! And summer is the time to enjoy juicy, sweet melons – the markets are brimming with them. With their crisp, cool and refreshing...
This bubbly twist on a classic margarita is great served as a single cocktail or pre-batched for a large gathering. Instead of the typical orange liqueur or triple sec as a modifier, this recipe calls for the sweet and tart flavor profile of PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur....
The year is coming to a close and the biggest party of the year is still to come! New Year’s Eve – celebrating the old and ringing in the new. And… let’s just say this usually involves at least a cocktail or two. I have some great ways to give you a good start for the...
Ballard, long known for its rich Scandinavian heritage, has a new exhibit at the Nordic Heritage Museum called SKAL (pronounced “sk-OOL”) Scandinavian Spirits. This exhibition explores the cultural history of Scandinavian libations, the most famous being aquavit...
Although I love them, figs are so much more than the iconic Fig Newton, which by the way was first sold dried in a commercially manufactured cookie in 1892. Who knew? Figs: they’re unusual, versatile, and even grow well here in Seattle. I have a fig tree in my...