Milk punch is a classic southern cocktail that can be made in about as many ways as one can imagine. A typical cocktail during the holiday season, give that punch a lighter, aromatic upgrade by using Lavender Extract and honey. A quick shake of the wrist and you have yourself a tasty cocktail that packs…Continue Reading “Lavender Milk Punch”
Dating back to 1847, the Chicago Flower and Garden Show presents 24+ feature landscapes and garden vignettes, workshops, seminars and a booming marketplace. In addition, the event features a 150-seat Garden Gourmet culinary demonstration stage that never disappoints their garden-loving guests. I am so excited to be part of the show this year on Friday,…Continue Reading “Chicago Flower and Garden Show”
Sweet and tangy this chutney showcases all the wonderful peppery flavor of Shisito peppers which pairs perfectly with crunchy bacon and the sweetness of molasses. This chutney can be made in a matter of minutes but can be stored for quite a while in the refrigerator or, even packed into jars to enjoy throughout the…Continue Reading “Bacon & Shishito Pepper Chutney”
Fluffy buttermilk cornbread gets a bit of Japanese flair with Blistered Shishito peppers and sesame oil. I prefer a sweeter cornbread with a hint of pepper flavor. Top with crushed black peppercorns and sesame seeds as a hint to the flavor explosion your taste buds are about to enjoy! RECIPE: Shishito Pepper Buttermilk Cornbread Ingredients: serves…Continue Reading “Shishito Pepper Buttermilk Cornbread”
Blistered Shishito Peppers are a super quick and easy appetizer that requires nothing more than a hot pan, peppers, a pop of citrus, and some salt. Toss with some EVOO just before serving to avoid all that smokiness during the cooking process. Cast iron is the ideal pan to achieve a nice char. Blistered peppers…Continue Reading “Blistered Shishito Peppers”
Ordinary cream cheese can become something extraordinary by simply adding whipping it up and folding in some fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, chives, or tarragon that make it great as a spread or as a delicious dip. RECIPE: Herb Cream Cheese Spread Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature 2 tablespoons sour…Continue Reading “Herb Cheese Spread”
Don’t waste all those pepper ends stems and seeds. Create a peppery simple syrup that can be stored in the fridge for use in all of your favorite cocktails. RECIPE: Pepper Simple Syrup Ingredients: 1 cup sugar Diseases that block signals between the brain and male sex organ, which http://raindogscine.com/anina-nominada-a-los-premios-del-cine-iberoamericano/ viagra generika require surgery can cause…Continue Reading “Pepper Simple Syrup”
Looking to add that extra bit of flair to your home’s decor? Look no further than that old tire hanging around in the garage. With a few simple materials and a little elbow grease, you’ll have a custom accent ottoman perfect for your space. The result is really spectacular and with a cost of around…Continue Reading “DIY Tire Ottoman”
Spring is all about renewal. So, why not make use of all those old frames hanging around your garage or attic? Old frames can be excellent ways to get organized in the home office or mud room. No frames on hand? Seek out old frames or furniture pieces at yard sales or thrift stores and…Continue Reading “3 Ways to Repurpose Old Frames”
Midori is often not associated with wonderful craft cocktails. But, when combined with rye whiskey and some simple syrup, the result is a balanced whiskey cocktail with melon undertones. Lemon juice is a great addition to brighten the palette. The vivid green color makes this cocktail make it a great alterntaive to a green beer…Continue Reading “Midori & Rye Cocktail”