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The Wedding Budget

The Wedding Budget

Even before your first boyfriend entered the picture, you may have dreamt about what your wedding would look like.  Perhaps it was filled with hundreds of guests, a Vera Wang gown, fireworks, a castle, private estate, or the Plaza Hotel, decorated birch trees,

The White Russian Xmas Martini

The White Russian Xmas Martini

Sydney came by last night and whipped up this little gem.  It made Christmas wrapping that much easier!  These are perfect for a small holiday party and I would rim the glasses ahead of time and keep in the freezer until you are ready to pour the martini. (more…)

The Grand Send Off

The Grand Send Off

You’ve planned the dramatic entrance to the ceremony and the grand announcement as Mr and Mrs when you enter the reception, but have you planned for a spectacular exit? As a previous wedding planner and photographer, I’ve attended hundreds of weddings and was

Gin & Roses

Gin & Roses

Sydney (cocktail contributor extraordinaire) created “Gin & Roses” and even though it might be considered more of a summer drink, it tasted too good to wait until next summer to include it on the blog.

Mrs. Who?

Mrs. Who?

For some brides, agonizing over the style of their wedding dress, the theme of the wedding, or the flavor of the cake, is not nearly as difficult as deciding whether or not they will take their husband’s last name.  Traditionally and in year’s past, it was never a question and (more…)

Great Grandma’s Favorite Cocktail

Great Grandma’s Favorite Cocktail

When I think of my great-grandmother, my memories are flooded with her fondness of family dinners and at every one of those dinners, serving her favorite cocktail, the”Grasshopper”. Laughter, joke telling, and funny stories are what comes to mind when I remember my

Pork Scallopini, with sage, black pepper, and apples

Pork Scallopini, with sage, black pepper, and apples

Cookbook:  Dinner, Changing the Game by Melissa Clark First, please buy this cookbook.  You won’t be sorry as the recipes are easy and delicious!  I’m not a big pork eater but

The Welcome Home

The Welcome Home

There is a real advantage to having a professional bartender in the family such as your bar is always stocked with the good stuff, you have a built-in bartender for parties, and you get to try deliciously crafted new drinks!

My daughter Sydney, the bartender, recently moved back to Tahoe and I asked (more…)

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine

Lemon Garlic Shrimp Fettuccine

I found this Shrimp Fettuccine recipe on the internet, however, there was no credit given to the original author.  If this is your recipe, please let me know so I can give you credit for your hard work in coming up