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  • Throwing a Chic Living Room or Backyard Picnic

    CHIC BACKYARD PICNIC Well, this is not how many of us expected to spend Memorial Day weekend (unless you are an introvert and this is your idea of a holiday weekend! Introverts rejoice!) We…

    May 22, 2020
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    How to Throw A Beach Picnic & Rosé Peach Cocktail

    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…

    April 10, 2018
  • Gift Guide Cocktail Books

    When looking to give the perfect present, the gift of knowledge is a good bet. As interest in making cocktails have grown in the past few years, so too have books on the boozy…

    December 4, 2017
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    Chinese Five Spice Rum Glaze

    A delicious, spiced rum glaze turns a humble turkey into a show stopper. Chinese Five Spice is a common ingredient in Asian cooking that I wish was embraced more. I love it! The spice…

    November 21, 2017
  • What do you want to see on Craft & Cocktails?

    It’s been a long time coming, but Craft & Cocktails is getting a bit of a makeover! Nothing drastic, just a move toward making C & C more polished and intuitive for you. I…

    October 4, 2017
  • The Art of The Bar Cart / I wrote a book!

    I am so eager to finally share with you the book I worked on last year! I have been talking about for awhile now, about a year in fact, but finally have more details:…

    September 12, 2017
  • Rooftop Happy Hour & San Francisco Cable Car Cocktail

    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…

    August 4, 2017
  • Easter Brunch Tips + Carrot Ginger Mimosa Cocktail

    This weekend is Easter which means brunch! I posted this brunch and Carrot Ginger Mimosa last year on Rue Magazine, but realized I never posted on here about this bright Spring soiree so I needed…

    April 15, 2017