Hey Amy!

It sure seems to be shower season and I am not discussing the stuff from the clouds. I have been invited to shower after shower lately (and am grateful for being included!) so I thought I would share this delicious punch that is perfect for a shower or a family gathering. Any soiree that requires [...]

My girlfriend Robin got me a fabulous book a few years ago called Highballs High Heels.  It says it’s a girls guide to the art of cocktails.  It has plenty of recipes that I will share with you here.  Today I am going to share a great idea for your next cocktail party–make creative and [...]

I am busy unpacking (yes, still) and am discovering some treasures I had forgotten I owned, namely my punch bowl collection.  To many of you, punch bowls are an entertaining tool of the past but I love them.  I have three–two vintage and one modern–as well as a box of mix and match cups that [...]

I have recently rediscovered ginger ale.  Am not really certain what led me back to it.  As a child, it was poured over ice (always over ice) to drink when I had an upset stomach.  Mom would seem to have it always in the house, although I have no memories of anyone actually drinking it.  [...]

I am melting.  It has been so warm outside for so many days, I don’t seem to recall any other way to live but with this sweat on my brow and flowing down my back.  I moved this last week and I could not have picked for worse weather!  We are slowly settling in, box [...]

Star Wars fans got their very own cookbook in 1998.  I have noticed a huge resurgence of this cookbook in the last few years at places like Urban Outfitters.  I am happy to use mine (I actually have three, all gifts) when the need arises as it has this week. I got to thinking, well [...]

It’s a warm day outside and I got to missing my favorite pineapple lemonade from Speedy’s in Manhattan.  It’s one of my all time favorite refreshing drinks  (right after my Nany’s Orange/Lemonade).  The slush puppy is another refreshing drink that is easy to make and looks festive in your hand.  It’s also a great drink [...]