Lip Glass Martini at M Cafe in Niagara Falls
Okay – this is one of the tastiest alcoholic bevies I have had in a while! Be sure to try the “Lip Glass” Martini @ the M Cafe & Lounge on Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls, Ontario. What I do know is that it has peach schnapps, blue curaçao, banana liqueur and cranberry juice in it – the proportions, I know too, but if I told you, they’ll never share another secret with me again…LOL Try it!...
What’s the Difference Between Milk and Half & Half Cream? + Video
Question #1: Are there any differences between milk and half and half? There is a huge difference between milk and 1/2 and 1/2. The butterfat content in half & half is dramatically higher than that in milk. In half & half, it is 12.5%. In milk it is typically between 0-4% (0 being skim milk). Watch the video below to find out more: This makes a huge difference to taste and texture. Half & half is much thicker than milk and...
What’s a Great Substitute for Banana Extract? + Video
Cooking Tip: Banana Extract is an awesome ingredient. However, if ever you try to search for banana extract in the stores, it’s not an easy product to find. So, if you are in need of banana flavoring, without using mushed up bananas, and want it in liquid form, use banana liqueur… It’s delicious! If you’re using it for baking, the alcohol will evaporate, leaving you with great flavoring. Of course, it’s...
Happy New Year 2009!
I just wanted to wish each and every one of you a Happy and Blessed New Year! I also want to thank you all for such amazing encouragement, interaction and great friendships I have forged through this site! As I had mentioned a few blog posts back, we had some amazing seafood for dinner last night! As usual, our eyes were bigger than our tummies, but we were smart and made our feast as we felt like eating more. We had smoked oysters...
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,...
How to Make Homemade Gancia – A Delicious Apertif
I saw this great step-by-step video and had to share it with you. This is the perfect summertime beverage. Looks and sounds so refreshing. Photo left: Gancia poster print . I always believe making things from scratch at home, especially if it’s easy to do, tastes the best: How to Prepare a Delicious Aperitif – video powered by Metacafe *** I hope this is delicious, because I’m going to try it! Thanks for checking out...
How to Make Sour Cherry n’ Ale Cocktail
Tangy, fizzy and delicious! A great idea for a new summertime favorite! A little something different! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Beverage Prep Time: 2 min Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Over ice, combine sour cherry juice, gingerale and kirsch. 2. Garnish with lime, to be squeezed on top. * Tip: Add 1 sour cherry for a little something ‘extra’. 3. Enjoy! *** This was a hit in our household! It will be in yours as well! I...
How to Bake Kahlua Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
My friend, Julie, inspired this recipe 2nite, as she just couldn’t live without a little bit of chocolate… Type: Cookie Recipe Serve With: Milk! Prep Time: 8 min Cook Time: 12 min Yield: ~ 2 1/2 doz cookies Ingredients: 1 cup brown sugar – packed 3/4 cup peanut oil 1 cup oats 1 1/4 cups flour – sifted 1 cup chocolate chips 1 tsp vanilla extract – Please use real vanilla extract; it tasted better & is...
Hot Chocolate Has Romancing Power
When the weather outside is frightful, thoughts of hot chocolate spark me to hurry up and make some! Hot chocolate gives me nostalgic memories of snuggling, romance, and beautiful snowy nights in front of a fireplace… Even if you don’t get snow where you live, you can still create an amorous mood by serving hot chocolate to your honey-bunny! *** Hot Chocolate – Love Potion #1 in Winter By Melanie Jensen Chocolate…...
How to Make a Green Geisha
This drink was inspired by my new-found green tea cravings, and my love of lychee nuts… Refreshing and interesting to drink as an aperitif, while eating sushi, or all by itself… Have fun and I hope you enjoy it! ~ Kimberly Edwards 😀 Type: Beverage Prep Time: 5 min (Unless you have to make the green tea from scratch: ~ 20 min.) Yield: 1 tumbler/glass . Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Lightly squash/grind/pulverize lime leaf...
How to Make After 8 Chocolate Mint Iced Tea
This is my husband’s absolute favorite iced tea that I make. I first made it for him when we lived in Iowa, and I had an overabundance of chocolate mint in my garden…It took over, and I needed to figure out a way to use it all up. It is southern-style in that it is a sweet tea. ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Beverage Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 5 min Serve With: You can make an alcoholic version of this drink by adding 1/2 shot...
How to Bake Panamanian Delight Bread
This recipe for Panamanian Delight Bread is intended for your Bread Machine and rated BM! Baker’s discretion is advised! LOL (I’m not sure if where you live, they have these warnings before every single TV show, but they do in Canada…I just couldn’t help myself…LOL) Okay, I don’t know if this is Panamanian, but it’s what I like to call it, since I use Panama Jack liqueur/fortified wine in it....
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