How to Make National Crème de Menthe Day Parfaits
How beautiful a shade of green — like a perfect emerald…So refreshingly minty! Happy National Crème de Menthe Day, everyone! Don’t know what Crème de Menthe is? Well, translated from French, it means mint cream, and it’s an alcoholic liqueur. With so many uses for mint & CdM, I had to choose just one recipe I love so much. I truly enjoy a mint parfait at the end of a hearty meal, or a fish dinner to take...
Baked Apples in National Apple Month
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! Well, let’s keep him away for National Apple Month! Truer words have never been spoken. Actually, one apple a day isn’t enough for me. it is easily stored & carried for snacks, making it, well, just a perfect, little, health bomb that is crunchy, sweet & juicy. I usually purchase more than I think I’ll need because they are easily incorporated into salads and other...
How to Make Quick Watermelon Rind Pickles
So, as I keep eating watermelon, I keep on thinking about stories my mom has of my grandparents making watermelon rind pickles. Although I’ve never made them myself, nor eaten them, I want to try them. I asked my mother how she liked them when her parents made them and she said she never really liked them because they were too vinegar-y and that’s why she has never made them at home. Doing a little pondering, this is the...
How to Make Cherry Brandy n’ Coke
Cherry Brandy n’ Coke is a tasty twist on your typical alcoholic drinks with cola in them! This fun & delicious recipe may bring some people back to the days of Cherry Cokes from the soda jerk at a diner. My mother loves these! Type: Alcohol Drink Recipe Prep Time: 1 min Yield: As much as you’d like…1/2 cherry brandy, 1/2 Coke Ingredients: 1 part cherry brandy 1 part Coca-Cola – You could use Cherry Coke...
How to Make Angel Kiss Shots + Video
Angel Kiss Shots are the perfect after-dinner surprise, when it comes to special occasions! The Angel Kiss is not only beautifully, but delicious, and lovely as a dessert liqueur beverage. Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, a birthday or anniversary, even Easter…these after dinner shots are impressive & indulgent, making them wonderful for entertaining guests. Angel Kiss Shots: You have some options with this recipe,...