a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
There is a hint of Fall in the air here on the ranch. Crisp mornings, warm days and cool nights. I love when the seasons change, but this month, I’m soaking up the last bit of Summer before it’s gone. I’ve rounded up a handful …
What started as a way to pull in customers back in 1970, turned into a minty green craze! The Shamrock Shake from McDonald’s is pure nostalgia for me. I looked forward to getting one in March every year as a kid. A couple years ago, …
In the mood for a classic cocktail? Why not try a Tom Collins?! This refreshing, tart cocktail is the perfect way to start your weekend on a high note! Ingredients for 2: 4 ounces gin 2 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 ounce simple syrup, …
It’s almost Super Bowl Sunday! I compiled a list of game day recipes in case you need ideas… How about this snack mix? Or this one? Just swap out the holiday M&Ms for your favorite team’s colors. Pour your favorite cocktail and enjoy the game!!
I wanted something a little more exciting in my coffee this morning other than my usual milk, so I decided to make a cardamom brown sugar latte. I love cardamom and will find any excuse to use it. I remember my mom telling me that …
Good morning. Today I am feeling very thankful for all of the people who are working hard to count our ballots, it is not going unnoticed. To toast the people that make our democracy happen, I decided to make a spiced pear cocktail. Be sure …
Happy Friday! Let’s kick off the weekend with a Fall cocktail hour. Apple butter cocktails and Boursin cheese stuffed dates with toasted bread are perfect together and very easy to make. Have a great weekend! Serves 2 Ingredients for the cocktail: 4 oz gin 2 …
We drink smoothies almost every morning so I try to keep it interesting with new exciting flavors. Today’s flavor… peach crisp! I wanted this peach crisp smoothie to have layers of flavor so I added maple syrup, cinnamon and almond extract to compliment the peaches …
With Labor Day just around the corner, I wanted to soak up the last little bit of Summer with a refreshing drink. Nothing says Summer quite like watermelon mint lemonade. It’s delicious as is or can be spiked if you’re homeschooling your kids! Ingredients: 4 …