The Corpse Revival cocktail. Never heard of it? Don’t feel bad – neither did the guys in the liquor store when I purchased the Pastis for the final touch. One of them asked, ” Is that a Halloween drink?”. Umm, OK—duly noted; this cocktail would make a fabulous Halloween party drink. But as the evocative […]
Drinks
Nectarine Prosecco Sorbet
During these dog days of summer, there is absolutely nothing that cools you down faster than an ice-cold fruit sorbet. Refreshing and flavorful, they’re also easy to make with a flavor range limited only to your imagination. Stick your head in the fridge (another fast way to lower your body heat index) and use whatever […]
Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots
July is a great month: it is summer in all its glory! And what better way to celebrate sunny days, pool parties, beach bonfires, and fireflies than with plump, luscious Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots. Yes, classy jello shots – no plastic condiment cups here! For our family, July 2012 is one we will never forget. […]
WWDDD: Whiskey Buck
WWDDD being the acronym for the pop culture reference to What Would Donald Draper Do?, or in this case, What Would Donald Draper Drink? Donald Draper prefers the darker spirits like scotch, bourbon, and rye, and generally orders an Old Fashioned, but today he’s having a Whiskey Buck. An ideal cool weather cocktail, the Whiskey […]
Spiked Hazelnut Mocha Frappe
Lately, I’ve been tempted to join Foodbuzz’s Tastemaker program where bloggers can opt-in to try certain products, I was just waiting for the right offer. I’ve never been much of a joiner, in fact I’ve always been kind of a non-conformist and rebel at heart, this hasn’t always worked in my favor, but it’s definitely […]
Blackberry Lemonade Martini
I don’t usually start off Monday morning with a cocktail (maybe I should!), but since the Blackberry Lemonade Martini I was enjoying last weekend was the featured photo on the LA Times Food What did you eat this weekend? photo gallery today, I thought folks might like the recipe. It’s been pretty hot here in […]
Coconut Milk Date Shake
After eating, drinking and making a little too much merry, many of us start the new year with a clear-the-slate detox. A food-based detox begins by cutting out a lot of things we commonly eat: wheat, dairy, and meat, and boosting our nutritional intake and digestive function by eating several small meals a day that […]
Cuisine and Couture
Being the only restaurant in the U.S. with a fashion runway, AnQi by Crustacean evokes glamour and sophistication the instant you enter the Asian-inspired eco modern space. As the Orange County glitterati streamed in for the first-ever Bloomingdale’s fashion show, a palpable excitement fills the air. Once the throbbing techno beat begins, eyes are transfixed […]