Category Archives: Cocktails/Drinks

Happy Holidays with a Blueberry and Basil Mojito

Posted on December 24, 2012 by amy

  Happy Holidays everyone! Merry Christmas Eve, Happy New Year, and all that good stuff. Sorry for the lack of posts. There’s been lots of work and lots of travel keeping me busy. Hope you are all enjoying some time … Continue reading →

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A Well-Stocked Bar

Posted on August 22, 2012 by amy

The Well-Stocked Pantry/Freezer series from a couple weeks ago gave me a fun idea for yet another ‘Well-Stocked’ post idea. Why not go over some basics for a well-stocked bar? Here I’ll describe some of the basic things to have … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: Ginger Sangria

Posted on July 11, 2012 by amy

Well I don’t know what else says summer besides refreshing, delicious cocktails that you can sip while sitting outside enjoying the sun! I got this recipe from Food52 Cookbook, which is a great resource for dishes for all seasons. This … Continue reading →

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Painkillers: A Caribbean Cocktail

Posted on July 6, 2012 by amy

Well, we’re still on vacation, so here’s a summertime, Caribbean-inspired treat to cool you off on these hot days that we’ve been enjoying all week. Painkillers 2 oz Pusser’s® dark rum 1 oz cream of coconut 4 oz pineapple juice … Continue reading →

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Square Meals: Our First Progressive Dinner in Union Square

Posted on March 26, 2012 by amy

I was so excited when Mimi from Union Square Main Streets asked me to help plan a foodie event in Union Square, Somerville. I of course immediately said ‘yes’! She had the brilliant idea of doing a series of progressive … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: Craft Cocktail Techniques at The Boston Shaker

Posted on March 7, 2012 by amy

A few weeks ago E. and I went to The Boston Shaker in Davis Square where we took their Craft Cocktail Techniques class to celebrate our 11th anniversary together. What better way to celebrate a long-lasting relationship then learning how … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: Great Eats & Drinks at Saloon

Posted on January 11, 2012 by amy

Early December was full of bar and restaurant openings in Somerville. I was in cocktail/foodie heaven. Last week I talked about Backbar, which was love at first drink for me. Today we’re going back in history just before prohibition to … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: I’ll Be Going Back to Backbar

Posted on January 4, 2012 by amy

In early December, my entire month was made when Backbar opened. Backbar is the cocktail-bar-brainchild of Journeyman. If you recall, I wrote this love letter to them recently. The bar, like the restaurant, is absolutely amazing. I of course had … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: Cocktail Corner #3

Posted on December 28, 2011 by amy

For my final cocktail post this month I sending this to you with love from the UK and Prague, where we’ll be for the next two weeks!! I have the perfect drink to go with my final Winter Weekend Warmer … Continue reading →

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Wicked Wednesdays: Cocktail Corner #2

Posted on December 21, 2011 by amy

Did I hear someone say they were thirsty? That they’re ready for a drink after a long, hard day at the office? Of course I did- because it’s time for my second of three cocktails I’m featuring this month. For … Continue reading →

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