Once upon a time, martinis were just that – martinis: vodka or gin, vermouth, an olive, shaken or stirred. Then Y2K happened – or didn't happen- and...
Recipes
Twenty Martinis For 2025: The 2000s Martini Craze is Back – Are You Ready?
Once upon a time, martinis were just that – martinis: vodka or gin, vermouth, an olive, shaken or stirred. Then Y2K happened – or didn't happen- and we all collectively lost our minds. How do I know? I was there, talking on my flip phone, rocking low-cut jeans, and briefly sporting chunky highlights with bedazzled bobby pins. It was a new millennium. We were haughtily high-tech, perilously fashion-forward, and damn it; we wanted our alcohol to, well, not taste like alcohol. Enter the flavored martini—a hypersweet, hypercolored, 90-proof beverage happy to fuel your worst decisions.To be...
THE BIJOU
Jen should probably write this one because this drink it right up her alley, but you’re stuck with me today. The Bijou is another classic gin...
SWEET KOREAN DESSERT PANCAKES (HOTTEOK)
PANCAKES FOR DESSERT This recipe is a new one for me. I stumbled across it on Korean Bapsang and decided it sounded interesting for two reasons....
Korean BBQ Beef Tacos (Bulgogi Tacos)
YOU CAN PUT ANYTHING IN A TACO Korean Tacos seem to be all the rage lately thanks to friends like mine at Seoul Taco in Chicago. This IS NOT their...
ORANGE GLAZED PORK CHOPS
This recipe is one of my go-to recipes. In addition to being extremely simple, it tastes fantastic and is fancy enough to serve at a dinner party. I...
Banana Cream Whoopie Pies
Just saying the word “whoopie” always makes me smile. How can it not?! I have been making this recipe for years and it is always a family favorite....
Skip the Slices: These Mini Cherry Hand Pies Are Summer’s Sweetest Party Trick
Why Hand Pies Are the Ultimate Summer Dessert Hack When it comes to summer desserts, some pies just aren’t made for mingling. Sure, cherry pie is a...
BLT PASTA SALAD
This recipe is a staple for quick summer dinners and also makes a wonderful potluck side. It’s quick, easy and total crowd pleaser. THIS RECIPE IS...
THE BEE STING COCKTAIL
Welcome to one of my very favorite drinks in this whole damn blog! If you love a good, classic gin drink with simple syrup and lemon or lime, then...
MEXICAN STREET CORN SALAD
So, I usually make a very simple version of Mexican Street Corn, but Liz’s recipe like most things, is way fancier. And if you’re going to...
TRES LECHE MEXICAN MILK CAKE
THIS CAKE BELONGS IN A CAKE HALL OF FAME Can I just say, I freaking LOVE this cake?! The first time Liz made it for a party, I ended up eating 3...
THYME HONEY AND YOGURT CHEESECAKE
I’ve been experimenting a lot with herbs lately. Last year, I planted an herb garden and much to my surprise, it yielded more herbs than I knew how...
FENNEL PANZANELLA SALAD
Hello from Jen & Liz!
We are thrilled you could join us. Have fun while you’re here and stay as late as you like. Our door is always open, and we are ready for another round.
