HONEY JASMINE LEMONADE

I first made this cocktail for a fabulous friends fabulous party around Christmas time. She invited everyone to bring a cocktail and the acc...

ROSE SANGRIA WITH PINEAPPLE AND GUAVA and ASPARAGUS WITH POACHED EGG AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO and POTATO CRUSTED SALMON WITH HERB SALAD and BLUEBERRY BUTTERMILK ORANGE TART

We had been trying to find a time to have dinner with friends, and after many attempts we finally established a time. Our Son and their Daug...

A MONTH OF DRANKS: SUMMER APPLE DULCET

Now this is what I want to gulp down on a hot summer's day.  The apple cider, mint, and bourbon make a refreshing combination, especiall...

COCONUT LEMON SOUR and TUNA AND CAPER DIP and COCONUT LIME CHICKEN TACOS and BANANA SOUR CREAM MASCARPONE CAKE

I invited friends over for cocktails by the pool - but we moved up to the back deck once the kids, chilly and exhausted from swimming, decid...

FEIJOA AND APPLE FIX and SAUSAGE ROLLS and ROAST KUMARA AND CASHEW SALAD and PINK PEPPERCORN PAVLOVA WITH VANILLA CREAM AND BASIL SYRUP

I was very excited to gather together and spend time again with the wonderful ladies who lunch. I chose a New Zealand theme - preparing some...

A MONTH OF DRANKS: THE S'MEACH COCKTAIL

One of my favorite summer recipes is the S'meach (S'mores + Peach). By replacing the chocolate with fresh peaches rolled in brown su...

A MONTH OF DRANKS: SMOKEY SOUTH SIDE COCKTAIL

The last time I was in Chicago, I made haste to the Violet Hour for the best stiff drink in town.  I love great cocktails (who doesn't ...

VANILLA BEAN OLD FASHIONED and SMOKED SALMON ON RYE

This has been one of my favorite food and beverage pairings - the smoky rye flavor of the particular bourbon I used was a wonderful complime...