Herbs are a great addition to cocktails, often complementing or enhancing the overall flavor to a drink. Check out this article in the Seattle Weekly for great herbal ideas in cocktails and see what Poppy is up to.
The Art of Baking and Crockpots: New Books
Two fun new books just popped across my desk this last month and have me eager to get in the kitchen. The first is The Art and Soul of Baking by Sur La Table and Cindy Mushet, Andrews McMeel Publishing. What a tome it is! Destined to become dog-eared, and sepia toned...

