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Musings from a tired-ass mom and avid (rabid?) gardener

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Plum Tart
Chicken Burgers with Preserved Lemon, Aleppo and Yogurt
Melon and Watercress Salad with Marcona Almond-Honey Dressing

December 06, 2014

Milk Punch

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Milk Punch

Have you ever enjoyed a milk punch? It’s a milk-based adult beverage commonly drunk on holidays in Louisiana. A combination of said milk, bourbon and/or brandy, sugar and nutmeg served cold, it is a sublime cocktail and definitely feels festive. 

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Drinks
bourbon, Cognac, maple syrup, nutmeg, Louisiana
May 13, 2013

Lidocaine

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Lidocaine

During a recent, incredibly vivid dream, I concocted a cocktail of coconut milk infused with hot pepper and mixed with vodka; it was called the Lidocaine. Tonight, having opened some coconut milk to make peanut sauce, I decided to make the dream. Nice!

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Drinks
coconut milk, ginger, habanero, cinnamon, sugar cube, vodka, Cognac, orange zest
June 26, 2012

Minted Cherry Splash

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Minted Cherry Splash

Hello summertime and drinks outside!

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Drinks
mint, sour cherries, lemon juice, vodka, St. Germain
June 10, 2012

Watermelon Lassi

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Watermelon Lassi

This is so refreshing and delicious.

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Drinks
watermelon, mint, lime juice, lime, Greek yogurt
May 11, 2012

Watermelon Lime Juice

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Watermelon Lime Juice

This is a refreshing way to enjoy watermelon beyond the usual slice. 

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Drinks
watermelon, lime, mint
May 01, 2012

Applejack Rabbit

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Applejack Rabbit

A fantastic libation, created in 1927, courtesy of The PDT Cocktail Book

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Drinks
Laird's apple brandy, apple brandy, orange juice, maple syrup, lemon juice
March 25, 2012

Classic Champagne Cocktail

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Classic Champagne Cocktail

Celebratory perfection!

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Drinks
champagne, sugar cube, bitters, lemon
March 06, 2012

Aperol Spritz

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Aperol Spritz

Aperol is a bitter-orange liqueur made by Campari. It's a great addition to any bar, and this Spritz is a classic cocktail.

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Drinks
aperol, champagne, prosecco, orange juice
March 05, 2012

The Jack Rose

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The Jack Rose

This recipe, from The PDT Cocktail Book, is just awesome.

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Drinks
apple brandy, Laird's apple brandy, lemon juice, grenadine
March 05, 2012

Secret Ingredients Smoothie for Kids

March 05, 2012/ Em-i-lis
Secret Ingredients Smoothie for Kids

A delicious smoothie for kids. Or adults. 

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Drinks
yogurt, orange juice, blueberry, strawberry, banana, spinach, flax, chia
March 05, 2012

Honey-Bourbon Hot Toddy

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Honey-Bourbon Hot Toddy

This is from Bon Appetit's Andrew Knowlton. He calls for apple bourbon if you have or make it. Regular bourbon will definitely suffice, but not the difference in amount of honey used. Medicinal! Yum!

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Drinks
honey, bourbon, cinnamon, lemon zest
March 05, 2012

Ginger Lemonade

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Ginger Lemonade

I found this recipe years ago in Cooking Light. It's not overly sweet and is an interesting, refreshing version of your standard lemonade.

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Drinks
ginger, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon, lime, crystallized ginger
March 05, 2012

French 75

March 05, 2012/ Em-i-lis
French 75

This recipe, from The PDT Cocktail Book, is just what you need to channel your inner Hemingway. French 75s always make me feel elegant and festive. 

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Drinks
March 03, 2012

Lindsay’s Margaritas

March 03, 2012/ Em-i-lis
Lindsay’s Margaritas

Want to craft a delicious party in 60 seconds flat? Blend up these margaritas, and you win!

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Drinks
limeade, tequila, triple sec
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