What is Oktoberfest? You might picture enormous pretzels, glasses of beer, lively music and a table full of hearty food. Those are familiar parts of the celebration, but there is a story behind it, too. Oktoberfest began in Munich, Bavaria, in 1810 with festivities honoring a royal wedding. Today, it brings together food, music, fairground…
Don’t worry…I’m going to explain why you should Never Throw Out Your Fruit Peelings! At worst, they are added to my compost. At best, they are added to a batch of wine mash, I make a variety of tepache – typically, made with pineapple peels, but you can use other fruit peelings to make a…
Super Bowl Tailgating Treats with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’: Video: Super Bowl Tailgating Treats with Kimberly on 'Tim Denis in the Morning' Playlist: Tailgating Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Appetizers, Snacks & Hors d'Oeuvres Playlist: Beer Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Alcohol & Cocktail Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Desserts & Sweets Recipes + Reviews
Brighten up your beer – make some Blood Orange English Ale Shandies! Add some citrusy tang with blood orange juice & zest to your ale & you have a cocktail worthy of any occasion. Whether you’re tailgating, it’s New Year’s, a birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, Father’s Day or a summer BBQ, this combination is sure…
Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale is sure to surprise & delight! This craft beer has the perfect name, albeit quirky & humorous, but it’s pompous in the most lovely way. Not only is it everything you would want a beer to be – yeasty & hoppy with some bitterness – it’s also smooth,…
Clementine Blue Velvet Bubbly Cocktails aren’t just beautiful to look at, they’re delicious as well! Made with Blue Curaçao & Sparkling Wine, and jazzed up with the zest of clementine oranges, these cocktails are sure to please the senses. Try these out for a signature bevvy on a birthday, anniversary, bridal shower, New Year’s, Valentine’s…
If you’re looking for a flavorful, quick & impressive meal, Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables should be on the menu! Perfect for Mardi Gras, tailgating, entertaining guests, or just a weeknight meal, the combination of blackened spices is sure to please! Choose the celebratory colors of Fat Tuesday – gold, green & purple…
If you’re looking for something divine to celebrate with, try making a Golden Apple Cinnamon Bubbly Cocktail! Perfect for cold weather holidays, such as Christmas, New Year’s & Valentine’s Day, this cocktail will warm your heart & tantalize your senses. As flecks of gold tumble through the bubbly champagne or sparkling wine, the cinnamon dazzles…
Celebrate your special occasion with a Chocolate Lover’s Bubbly Cocktail! New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter, an Anniversary or Date Night are all good excuses to indulge in these decadent & divine cocktails. Chocolate Lover’s Bubbly Cocktail: In this recipe, I used Kahlúa, a classic mocha chocolate liqueur. This beverage gives a richness, decadent with coffee…
If you’re celebrating something special, Escargots in Brandy Cream Sauce is ready to impress! Whether it’s New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, a Birthday celebration or an Anniversary, this hors d’oeuvres course is the perfect choice. It’s elegantly presented in shell pasta, and rich & decadent in nature. Anyone who loves escargots, will go wild for this…
Make this holiday season complete with Limoncello Bubbly Cocktails! Perfect for New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, a Birthday or Mother’s Day, these tangy, sweet cocktails are the icing of your feast… If you’re enjoying something decadent & buttery, like seafood for New Year’s or Valentine’s Day, the citrus is a perfect accompaniment. You will cleanse your…
Coconut Tiger Nut Hard Horchata: Type: Cocktail Recipe Prep Time: 15 minutes The ingredients & instructions are listed below the video for measurements & directions. Please enjoy this webisode of Cooking with Kimberly: Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups tiger nuts – covered with 2 inches water & soaked for 24 hrs 1 cinnamon stick pinch…
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