Archive for the ‘Martinis’ Category
Strawberry-tini
by Michele on August 21st, 2009
We are having our first week of high temperatures for the summer. With a few days of temps near or over 90, it has been quite hot in New England. While the kids have been busy keeping cool with dips in the pool and ice cream for dessert, there have been different approaches for the adults.
Unfortunately for us, afternoons are spent working instead of floating in the pool. However, we do have the luxury of central air, so there shouldn't be too much pity for us. In the evenings while the kids enjoy a dish of chilling ice cream, my...
Fourth of July Martini
by Michele on July 9th, 2009
Our Fourth of July was quiet this year. We had no children at home, and the couple with which we were to spend the day was unavailable due to illness. So, with a wide open schedule, we decide to have a day of cooking and relaxing.
After a shopping expedition that took us to our favorite butcher, the liquor store, and the grocery store, it was time to begin working in our kitchen. We had a list of items we wanted to create: two infused vodkas, homemade sausage patties, a slowly braised prime rib, and a new version of chicken salad.
Being...
Cosmo- Ale House Style
by Michele on June 11th, 2009
This past weekend, my husband and I were in Delaware with two of our children. As we aren't regular visitors to Wilmington, we asked our concierge for dining advice. His suggestion was Washington Street Ale House. What great advice!
Although I praised our dining experience on Tasty Thoughts, I thought their cocktails were worthy of a separate article. And from a glance at their lounge area, it seems that many locals would agree. At 7:00 on a Friday night, that part of the restaurant was packed with the shirt and tie crowd.
As the bar seemed vastly popular and the drink...
PiCoLiBa
by Michele on May 1st, 2009
On a beautiful spring Saturday our house was bustling with activity. One child had plans to attend a movie with her friend in the late afternoon. Another child had plans to have friends over for a cookout and then attend a later movie. To keep us company, my husband and I invited our best friends to our house for a cookout also.
After our friends arrived, Vicki and I headed out to bring the first group of kids home from the movies, while my husband and OT ran the grill for the other group of kids. We then traded kids and...
Monkey Madness
by Michele on March 26th, 2009
My fascination with all drinks light and fruity continues. This past Saturday, March Madness was apparent in our house, and a plan was made that pleased everyone. My husband (a Baltimore native) and his friend would watch the Maryland game, while my friend (conveniently the wife of aforementioned friend) and I went shopping. When we returned there would be food and drinks for all. (Just so no one worries about the men being hungry, there was a round of snacks for them while we shopped.)
Our menu was pretty diverse. We had homemade eggplant dip, coconut chicken tenders, gyro spring rolls,...
