Food and Drink

Spring Cocktails

by Jen on April 13, 2010

in Food and Drink

All this sun and fun has gotten me in the mood to share some spring cocktail recipes.  A spring signature drink should be light, airy, and leave that lingering taste of sweetness behind.

grapefruit gimlet recipe

Grapefruit Gimlet

Polish off the last of citrus season with this refreshing take on the classic cocktail.

wedding_champagnep224_l

Champagne Cocktail

This classic never goes out of style.  Just sipping this lovely lady makes you look ten times chicer.

Practically Green: Tip #22 Fair Trade Dessert

by Jen on December 8, 2009

in Food and Drink,Going Green

Source: J. Lauren Events

Source: J. Lauren Events

Coffee and dessert bars have become hugely popular.  Their two biggest ingredients, chocolate and coffee, are often attacked by greenies for not being sustainably grown.  Ask your caterer or baker if they can use organic fair-trade items when available.

Signature Drinks- Holiday Edition

December 4, 2009

Tis the season of much merriment and joy.  Warm up your house full of holiday guests with these hot signature drinks.  They are guaranteed to bring much merriment to your holiday party. Mulled Wine I am opening up the family recipe vault to bring you this drink.  Steeping the spices gives this drink a fabulous [...]

Read the full article →

Practically Green: Tip #20 Local Cocktails

November 17, 2009

Local and green go together like cocktails and parties. Try these locally made favorites for your next party. Columbus Brewing Company- My all time favorite beer- Apricot Ale.  Support this local brewery.  Yummy beers and gosh darn nice guys. Kinkead Ridge- I am the first to admit that Ohio wine and I had not previously [...]

Read the full article →

Practically Green: Tip #16 Go Veggie

October 20, 2009

Did you know that producing 1kg of beef results in more CO2 emissions than going for a three-hour drive while leaving all the lights on at home?  Raising meat, of any kind, requires some serious inputs which results in some serious outputs in the form of greenhouse gases. Don’t worry, I am not suggesting that [...]

Read the full article →

Autumn Cocktails

October 15, 2009

Signature cocktails have become a staple at weddings and other festive occasions.  These special drinks have become an extension of your theme or color palette.  Here are three fall favorites that incorporate seasonal ingredients to help you celebrate. Apple Soju Fresh picked apples add a twist to the East meets West concept in this to [...]

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
Read the full article →

← Previous Entries