I was thinking that gin season was over. I do love gin, but in a way I was hoping it was a thing of season's past. I love fall and that comes with it. Alas, Mother Nature is a menopausal dame in North Carolina so gin season is still here. Temps are in the mid-80s, and the blue … [Read more...] about Gin is Still In – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
I love fall for many reasons. Boots. Pumpkins. Crisp nights. Crackling leaves. Boots. Sweaters. Squash. Coziness. Boots. Root vegetables. Flannel. Apples. Bourbon. Cider. Boots. I like to mix up something in a batch for … [Read more...] about Apple Cider Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
I'm suffering from acute tendinitis in my elbow. I assure you there is nothing cute about it. I shall keep my writing brief today, lest I strain my arm even more. While I covet boots weather, we are still in summer mode here in North Carolina. The days are … [Read more...] about Thyme for Autumn Tonic – 5:00 Fridays TM
Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
Summer is fading. I can tell the days are already getting shorter. Our after work romp time darkens more quickly than just days ago. School starts in a few weeks, and I feel like we never got around to really embracing summer. I have so many undone summery things on my list. … [Read more...] about Sparkling White Peach Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM
You Say Tomato, I Say, Yes Please!
It matters not if it's a fruit or a vegetable. I have a love affair with 'maters. I relish summer not for its long, sunny days, jaunty dresses, kicky sandals, or soothing sea spray. I adore summer because the season brings me tomatoes. Yes, I am devoting a blog post to this plump … [Read more...] about You Say Tomato, I Say, Yes Please!
Lipton Iced Tea Bourbon Slushies – 5:00 Fridays TM
Disclosure: I received various Lipton Iced Tea products to sample. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this post. Mario Lopez called me the other night. Yup, he sure did. I got to spend part of my evening chatting about our kids, summer fun, cocktails, and … [Read more...] about Lipton Iced Tea Bourbon Slushies – 5:00 Fridays TM
Blame It On the Rain – 5:00 Fridays
I prefer an umbrella in my drink. I'm not sure if I'm stuck in a Milli Vanilli video or a Ray Bradbury short story. Each glimpse of sunshine makes me feel the anticipation Margot must have felt in the haunting tale All Summer in a Day. Sometimes I have to go outside to ensure … [Read more...] about Blame It On the Rain – 5:00 Fridays