Hey Amy!

It’s Sunday morning and perhaps you are thinking about brunch.  I am thinking of drinking an entire sea of water minus the salt.  It’s dry here and I need some liquid.  If you had a rough night, uh hem, this is the perfect drink to ease your pain.  It’s called a Wallis Simpson. Ms. Simpson [...]

This drink is meant to be shot but I enjoy sipping it.  It makes for a nice after dinner drink that I can savor while lounging in my PJ’s. I know it’s going to be a long day for me and since it’s Friday, it may just be along day for you as well.  When [...]

I am on a plane heading to a very dry place.  Some of you may be in the same boat, er I mean, plane.  Every April I make my annual pilgrimage to the desert to enjoy the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Three days of heat, smiles and dry weather.  When I stumbled onto [...]

Summer is right around the corner and in some parts of the country, it has already arrived (like Indio, CA for example).  For those heading to this warmer destination, this is a great recipe that travels well (meaning your walk from your campsite to the concert) and is very refreshing in the hot desert sun. [...]

I am feeling like having a get together.  My intentions are not to have too many people with too many dishes but I know who I am and that will certainly change.  Every list will grow.  My guest list, my menu and my plans will get larger with each passing day so I might as [...]

Hands up, who is slightly hungover from last night’s football festivities?  What a game!  Whether you were celebrating or nursing your broken heart, many of you have a hangover this morning.  I support a run to McDonald’s, right Lisa?, or make this Bloody Mary before you head out today.  Even if you are going to [...]

I realize it’s only Wednesday but I am thinking about Super Bowl Sunday.  I try not to drink (much) when I am entertaining so this recipe caught my eye for the Sunday festivities.  I think my friend Thirsty Pete may even enjoy serving this one. Ingredients: 1 shot grenadine 1 shot fresh lemon juice ice [...]