It's only May, and it's hot. Like sweltering July hot. So far we have had fall and summer in North Carolina. There was (thankfully) no winter to speak of, and spring sprang before you could spell daffodil. Summer must be a mean girl who elbowed Spring out of the way to make room … [Read more...] about Cuban Mojito – 5:00 Fridays
5:00 Fridays
Kum On! – 5:00 Fridays
My friend Dave was chatting about kumquats on Facebook the other day. What, your friends' status updates don't involve kumquats? The conversation carried on and eventually led to the idea for a kumquat margarita. Being a cocktailing kind of girl, I decided to rise to the … [Read more...] about Kum On! – 5:00 Fridays
Summer’s Daydream – 5:00 Fridays
Oh sweet juniper, summer fun is almost upon us! This is the time of year I tuck away the red wine and start making sure the ice is always fresh. Warm weather makes me want gin. Sure, I also want to get pedicures and wear kicky wedge sandals and sundresses and feel the weight of … [Read more...] about Summer’s Daydream – 5:00 Fridays
Writer’s Block – 5:00 Fridays
We just returned from a little jaunt to NYC. You might think that would lead me to write about a Big Appletini or other such thing, but truth is, I don't have it in me. I can't even dig in to uncover fodder for a cliche. I've faced some roadblocks with my book proposal and the … [Read more...] about Writer’s Block – 5:00 Fridays
New York, New York Big City of Dreams – Wordless Wednesday
Create a photo album … [Read more...] about New York, New York Big City of Dreams – Wordless Wednesday
The Motherhood Happy Hour – 5:00 Fridays
Guess what...I'm going to be on The Motherhood talking about cocktails! So apropos, n'est pas? I’m terribly thrilled to invite you to join me in a live, text-based discussion in The Motherhood to talk about a really fun topic – cocktails and entertaining. I’ll be … [Read more...] about The Motherhood Happy Hour – 5:00 Fridays
Baseball and Beer – 5:00 Fridays
We have spent almost nine blissful years out of the over-scheduled din of child rearing in modern times. Bird and Deal have each enjoyed stints in various sports and taken swimming lessons, piano lessons, hip hop class, and art class. They lead a well-rounded life that is full of … [Read more...] about Baseball and Beer – 5:00 Fridays