Aug 20, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Denver
The mile-high city is only an eight and half hour drive from where I live in Kansas City. Denver is home to many great things including some of my and my husband’s families. We try to visit regularly. I last visited Denver in August of 2019. I had the chance to...
Aug 18, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, gin, Maine, mezcal, pisco, rum, tequila, vermouth
I moved away from the Portland area about 22 years ago – yikes! I return once or twice a year to visit friends and family. It’s been enjoyable to keep up with the local food and drink scene every time I return. Growing up, it was mostly breweries and...
May 28, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, lists, Oregon, Portland
When I’ve been to a place repeatedly, I enjoy tweaking my bar guides with each trip. As new places open and others close, I also revisit the places I’ve loved in the past. I love cities full of beautiful bars with creative menus and friendly and knowledgeable...
Apr 2, 2023 | cocktails, cocktails at home
While I am not vegan, I have shared some information about aquafaba before. Some of these vegan cocktails were made using canned chickpea juice. Since I don’t really cook, opening a can of chickpeas just for the juice seems wasteful. When Vör Foods reached out...
Mar 8, 2023 | city guides, cocktails, Nashville, Tennessee
I first visited Nashville, Tennessee for work about fifteen years ago. Since then, I have come back whenever I’ve had the chance. It’s laid back and full of great food, drinks, and music venues. I also love a stroll near the Cumberland River. After...
Dec 21, 2022 | cocktails, cocktails at home, gin
I’ve always been a huge fan of cranberries. From cranberry sauce to juice, I love it all. It’s likely the tartness, but I also find cranberries interesting. They are one of the only fruits native to North America. Harvesting cranberries in a bog is high on...