by Debra Ponzek | Sep 29, 2016 | All, Desserts, Drinks, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Halloween is upon us and it’s time to turn the kitchen into a spooky workshop. Throwing a Halloween party is a fun way to kick off the holiday season. However, holiday themed parties are usually the hardest to throw. You’ve got to get the decor right, the music and...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 20, 2016 | All, Drinks, Make Ahead Meals, Super Bowl
Making sangria with bubbly cava –Spain’s sweet, clean answer to Champagne is just plain fun, refreshing, and full of sparkle. You can mix the juice, Cointreau, and fruit ahead of time and then mix it with the cava just before serving. It’s also easy...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 31, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Drinks, Side Dishes
There are two staples at almost every happy hour you can find. The first being the drinks, usually margaritas of all different types. The second is guacamole because nothing goes better with a margarita than chips and dip. The best part is, these happy hour recipes...
by Debra Ponzek | Mar 10, 2016 | All, Drinks, Holidays
There are two things that just go together and for adults only; caffeine and alcohol. One of the best ways to mix those two ingredients is in an Irish Coffee cocktail. The word “cocktail” is used very lightly here. When most people think of a cocktail, they think a...
by Debra Ponzek | Feb 25, 2016 | All, Drinks
Springtime is the perfect time to take in the beautiful and natural scenery that is blooming around us. One of the best ways to do that is to use flowers in desserts or drinks, or at the very least model them after that beauty. The Pink Lotus Cocktail is the perfect...
by Debra Ponzek | Nov 12, 2015 | All, Drinks, Super Bowl
Some of the best cocktails are those made from classic drinks we loved as kids. An adult take on a classic just reminds us of our childhood but keeps in mind that we are adults now, and can enjoy an adult beverage. Then there are the themed drinks adding color to make...