Aside from being a fantastic drink, vodka has many uses which you may not have known about. Since vodka is one of the world's most popular drinks, many of us have a bottle handy in the home. And since... Read more >>

I love basil (read more about it here) and I use it in my favorite food—the cocktail! Grab your favorite shaker; add muddle strawberries, chilled simple syrup, and basil leaves together. Add lots of… Read more >>

As a former bartender, I pride myself on creating quirky concoctions. I have a less is more theory on drinking. By that I mean, it should only take one drink to give you that warm and... Read more >>

Finally, a way to use up those extra candy canes—the ones that didn’t make it to the tree. The solution? Crush them up and mix them with booze! The perfect holiday drink recipe. Note the... Read more >>

I love mint best as an ingredient in my two favorite things: cocktails and salads. Mint makes a fresh and sprightly garnish. (For more on mint, read my article, “Mmmmmmmm … Mint!”)... Read more >>

At the end of the summer, I sent two of my sons and our moose-sized dog, Dutch, down the lane to pick blackberries. An hour later they returned, almost empty handed, with just a pitiful pile... Read more >>

I live in the Pacific Northwest, where lavender seems to grow like a weed. Recently, I’ve noticed a few upscale bars beginning to incorporate this wonderfully pungent herb into some of their... Read more >>

It is rare to find a home where you truly feel like you belong, but it is even more rare to find neighbors that you can get along with. Over the years, I have been both blessed and cursed with... Read more >>