Summer is my favorite time of year for entertaining family and friends. Opportunities for al fresco dinners and get-togethers are abundant. It’s perfect for serving refreshing cocktails and simple, delicious dishes. The ripe, bright…
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Hello there, summer, we have been wanting for you. I recently had a little summer inspired soiree on my roof with Melanie, the super talented designer behind Melanie Abrantes Designs, to capture her look book for summer.…
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Summertime is the perfect excuse to step away from the laptop, get a little vitamin D, and to have that extra cocktail at happy hour (treat yo’ self!) I also love this season because…
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original Tales of The Cocktail Survival Guide from 7/16/2018, updated 6/14/2022 TALES OF THE COCKTAIL Tales of the Cocktail is around the corner! For those of you who are going for the first time…
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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! This extocooler green cocktail is balanced, herbal, and tart with a touch of melon from Midori. This Beetlejuice cocktail would be perfect for a Halloween party or spooky happy hour. An…
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Old Fashioned Week is this week from Oct 15- 24th. In their 2nd year of collaboration, Elijah Craig and Punch have teamed up to encourage us to celebrate the cocktail while supporting a cause,…
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The golden landscape of Northern California has given way to lush, rolling hills ranging from emerald to chartreuse to celery to the most vibrant green apple with all of the winter rain we have…
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Who doesn’t love a good swizzle?! I sure can’t resist them! Swizzles are, as the Trader Vic once observed, “the most delightful form of anesthesia given out today.” Cheers to that! If you have not been…
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Rosé has gone beyond just being a drink, rosé has become a lifestyle. Leisurely sunny days, pretty picnics, patios, long shadows, sunset views, pink hues, and living your best life. Bay Area local distillery…
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The tide is slowly turning, can you feel it? A change for good, a change that will hopefully positively impact and empower more then half of the country and world. I am talking about…