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... 
Dec 10, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas City, lists, spirits
If you’ve visited Kansas City before, you know that it’s a food and beverage town. It has great breweries, some high quality distilleries, and many incredible restaurants including BBQ. While I have written about many other cities, I would be remiss not to... 
Dec 10, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Day Trips from Kansas City, gin, ingredient travel, Kansas City, lists, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey
I’ve lived in Kansas City for more than 20 years and have learned a lot about its history since moving here. While Kansas has always had stricter liquor laws than Missouri, they were polar opposites during prohibition. Kansas enacted prohibition voluntarily in... 
Nov 20, 2022 | city guides, cocktails, Kansas
You might have read through my favorite cocktail bars in my hometown of Kansas City, Missouri. Many people know there’s another side of the state line. Locals are used to driving and working on both the Missouri and Kansas sides of the Greater Kansas City metro... 
Oct 1, 2022 | cocktails, lists
Regardless of what holidays you celebrate, we can all can appreciate a drink. Whether it’s a toast to a special occasion or a quiet cocktail fireside, these gifts for mixologists are sure to bring joy. Plus, if you live in the same house as your favorite...
