Melon and mint sound like a weird combination, but honestly not any weirder than eggs and brandy. The liqueur gives it sweetness and of course its vibrant green color, but the aftertaste is all peppermint. If that sounds appealing to you, whip some of these up and put on your favorite Grinch version (1966 cartoon… Continue reading The Grinch Cocktail
Category: Recipes
Cookie Time!
My mother always made sugar cookies around Christmas time, and I've tried several recipes over the years, easy to roll out recipes, lots of butter recipes, you name it. I've finally found my favorite and adapted it to my tastes, using almond and vanilla extract. These are not beginner cookies, the dough gets gets soft… Continue reading Cookie Time!
Graveyard Chili
I call this graveyard chili not so much because it's spooky, but because it's where all your leftovers go to die. Soups are a great way to use up the last little bits and pieces from your fridge, cutting down on food waste and stretching your grocery bill. With that in mind, this is not… Continue reading Graveyard Chili
Polyjuice Potion
We are throwing our first Halloween party this year, so of course I am already planning the food and drink for the evening. I want to have a couple of drink options, and what better for Halloween than a potion that allows you to turn into someone else? There are already quite a few recipes… Continue reading Polyjuice Potion
The Dupery 