Last night we had our Chocolate Lovers Valentine’s Day zoom cooking party and if you didn’t join us, you missed out on a bunch of fun! I’ll be posting all three recipes we demonstrated, both sweet and savory, but first, a Valentine’s Day cocktail you’ll love! For a socially distanced Valentine’s Day all you need […]
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Versatile Maple Syrup – From Breakfast to Cocktails
Are you cooking at home more than ever? Have you ever thought about cooking with maple syrup, or drizzling maple syrup on other things besides pancakes, waffles, and French toast? Maple syrup is incredibly versatile and can be used in sweet and savory dishes from popcorn and pork to oatmeal and dessert crepes. AND, you […]
Dux In Tux 2018 and the Winning Cocktail from Trejos Tacos
One of the most desirable gala event tickets in Orange County, is the annual Dux in Tux charity fundraiser hosted by the Anaheim Ducks hockey team. This year marks 18 years for the exciting evening where pro hockey meets culinary creativity to benefit the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. Anaheim Ducks Center Ryan Kesler, Actor Danny Trejo, Trejo’s […]
Irvine’s YNK Cocktail Bar Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Irvine’s beloved cocktail destination YNK by Ellis Adams Group is celebrating their one year anniversary with an event open to the public on Friday, September 15 at 5:30pm. And you’re invited! YNK (You Never Know) is a not-so-hidden “speakeasy” located within the Irvine Marriott Hotel that has captivated cocktail enthusiasts since its opening. Featuring cleverly-crafted cocktails […]
Chill Out! Refreshing Summer Cocktails at Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
Summer’s just getting started in SoCal! This Labor Day weekend the heat index is through the roof and Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern (JFAT) has just the libations you need to come in out of the heat and chill out! The Pearfectionist – Tito’s Vodka, Absolut Pear Vodka, Pear Nectar, Agave Sip and savor one of […]
Uncomplicated Cocktails: Bourbon Apple Cider Fruity Punch
Life is complicated enough! Simplify your holiday party or family gathering with a simple bourbon batch cocktail that’s spirit forward with warm spice and seasonal fresh fruit for added goodness. You want your party to be a smash – well, not literally but you know what I mean. As host/hostess you want everyone, including yourself […]
London Calling Cocktail with Homemade Grapefruit Shrub
Just as food tastes better with the addition of acid, the same goes for cocktails. A homemade grapefruit shrub adds brightness to this clean, refreshing gin cocktail that is the perfect antidote to rich holiday foods. Cocktail lovers are seeking authenticity and a return to complex, high-end spirits and, while fall and winter are usually about […]
Taste of Summer at Macallans Public House
When the temperature rises in the hinterlands of Orange County, residents often pack their beach gear and head to the cooler coastal areas. But even closer, lies the cool confines of a classy pub called Macallan’s where one can escape and refresh with a lovely taste of summer in hand. Macallans Public House in Brea […]
Cocktail Program at TAPS Fish House and Brewery
TAPS Fish House and Brewery in the Irvine Marketplace has launched their “Liquid Assets” initiative on the craft cocktail space with an impressive array of original creative cocktails that rivals those of the finest dining establishments in LA or Las Vegas. Although TAPS is more known for their award-winning home brews (honored as the Mid-Size […]
Holiday Cocktails for Bourbon Lovers
Entertaining tip #1: Welcome your guests with a distinctive cocktail that sets the tone for what’s to come. One that refreshes and tantalizes the tastebuds, but not too strong because you want your guests still upright for dessert. Leading off with a Bourbon Mai Tai presented by Chef Ouita Michel, Chef-in-Residence at Woodford Reserve, at a […]