Instead of worrying about which are his favorite flowers, or which chocolates her ex used to get her, if you make something in your own kitchen from the heart you can’t go wrong. Don’t be mistaken, I love flowers and good chocolates are a sweet gesture, but when someone makes me something my heart glows…
Month: February 2013
Infusion Diabolique: Cocktails vs. Straight Up
If you’re not likely to drink anything straight up on the rocks, then you might surprise yourself with Infusion Diabolique’s infused tequila and bourbon. They can definitely stand alone. On the other hand, they also make a great cocktail. Here’s what we sampled last night at the MidWinter Revels. Infusion Diabolique Mixto: This is a…
Eat Boutique’s Maggie Battista Gets Ethereal
Ethereal 75 I [Maggie Battista] am head over heels for the French 75. It was first created at the legendary Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and eventually (gratefully) brought to New York’s Stork Club, a spot owned by an ex-bootlegger and frequented by 1930s/40s glitterati. The Champagne bubbles the herbal essences of the gin…
Lavender Pomegranate Cocktail with Greylock Gin
Another wonderful recipe from Liam over at Henrietta’s Table. This one takes us from Winter to Spring with a hint of lavender and key lime foreshadowing the seasons ahead. Lavender Pomegranate Cocktail 2.5oz Greylock Gin 1.5oz Pomegranate Reduction Splash of Key Lime Juice Splash of Lavender Simple Syrup Rim with Key Lime Sugar Fill shaker…
Ragged Rum Honey, Mint Cider Cocktail Recipe
Liam Coughlin of Henrietta’s Table created this perfect fall to winter seasonal cocktail with Berkshire Mountain Distillers Rum, local wildflower honey, and apple cider for the Fayerweather Street School’s MidWinter Revels benefit cocktail party. Thank you to Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Henrietta’s Table at the Charles Hotel and Liam Coughlin for this recipe! Honey Mint Cider…
Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe
Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe (Inspired by Momofuku Vinegar Pickles) Brine Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 cup of rice wine vinegar ( use only 1/2 cup at a time) 6 heaping tsp granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt a 1/4 cup or so of pickling spices (I used the ones from Arax Market)…
Recipes for a Cocktail Party Benefit: MidWinter Revels
The Fayerweather Street School had their first annual MidWinter Revels last night and as an alum parent, social media consultant for the school, and of course a big fan of the teachers being honoured, I was motivated to play my part. Where do I fit in for all of it? Cocktails and pickles of course!…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 