One of the most fabulous things about Portland is my roommate Marco. I met him in Astoria and we became fast friends. Within a week of knowing each other we were wearing kimonos and watching Barbra Streisand movie musicals. We have so much in common. Love of decorating, clothing, being industrious/crafty, food, laying out and [...]
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People often ask me what my favorite cocktail is. I can never answer; I change my favorite so often. I have a different favorite at least every month, if not every week. This month, it’s a Dark and Stormy. In this drink, the warmth of the dark rum contrasts with the freshness of the ginger [...]
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I’m in a summer-fall purgatory, here. Someone save my season-confused soul! Between last week’s post and this week’s, I can’t decide whether I want to cling to the last tiny bits of summer or plunge right into fall. If your peaches are anything like ours in Utah, they’re becoming soft and syrupy. Which really, is PERFECT [...]
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Reasons you should make a Pre-frozen Daiquiri: 1. They’re delicious. 2. They’re so easy. 3. You can keep them in the freezer. 4. They’re perfect for upcoming hot summer days. 5. They’re delicious. This is just a twist on the classic daiquiri. It’s a simple, boozy, frozen dessert. What could be better? I make double [...]
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It’s summer, you know. If you’re not drinking a Mojito, you should be. I think international law should designate the Mojito as the official drink of summer. Mojito 1.5 oz. White rum 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1 oz. Fresh lime juice Fresh mint Soda Muddle about 4 leaves of mint with the syrup. (Don’t pulverize [...]
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