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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About a year ago I had the realization that virtually any cocktail, with a few modifications, could be frozen. Life changing, right? Not much else to say about this, except that it’s simple, boozy, delicious, and perfect for the hot weather that everyone seems to be having. Pre-frozen Daiquiri Serves 4 6 oz. white rum [...]
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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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