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Hey New Orleans, What the Heck is a Sazerac?

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Laissez les bons temps rouler! That’s the official saying of Mardi Gras and a great way to get the party ball “rolling”. Particularly since we are celebrating Mardi Gras this week. So raise a glass and join me in a hearty “Cheers”! In this case the glass I am raising contains a very purposefully chosen more »

All That Sparkles Does Not Shine

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 Valentine’s Day is around the corner and I have to admit my mind is turning to a few cliches. Pink Paper Hearts. Deep Dark Chocolate. A Glass of Something Bubbly. I am not ashamed to admit it, but nothing says romance for me like Champagne. The wine industry has managed to convince us that it more »

Champagne Cocktail

Happy New Year. We all agree that bubbly is the drink of choice on this night. So I am presenting a Champagne Cocktail here for your consideration. To be fair I think I need to warn you. This is a drink with some controversy attached. Its lineage can be traced back to 1862. It was more »

Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole

Photo by Bill Bettencourt, Property of Fair Winds Press (From The Vegan Slow Cooker) I think sweet potato casseroles are always the high point of a holiday dinner. Once it was on the table it didn’t matter if you were celebrating with your favorite aunt or that weird one that always hugged you a little more »