Category: Alcoholic beverages

Drinks on Me:  Partida
[ 0 ] February 27, 2014 |

Drinks on Me: Partida

Tequila and I decided we were enemies years ago so we usually stay on opposite sides of the room.  That was a true statement until Tequila, Partida to be exact, came through my front door and made up.  Partida makes tequila less intimidating to the novice connoisseur and is strong enough for the experienced connoisseur […]

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Drinks on Me: Spicy Raspberry Margarita
[ 0 ] February 19, 2014 |

Drinks on Me: Spicy Raspberry Margarita

Here’s another one courtesy Herradura Tequila to celebrate National Margarita Day on February 22, 2014.  Cheers! Ingredients: ·         1 ½ oz. el Jimador Reposado ·         ½ oz. Chambord ·         1 oz. Sprite ·         2 oz. Sour mix ·         3 dashes of Tabasco Directions: 1.       In a shaker filled with ice, add ingredients and shake to mix. 2.       Pour into margarita glass rimmed […]

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Drinks on Me: Mango Scotch Bonnet Margarita
[ 0 ] February 19, 2014 |

Drinks on Me: Mango Scotch Bonnet Margarita

Celebrate National Margarita Day with this recipe courtesy Tequila Herradura.  Cheers! Ingredients: 2 oz. Herradura Silver ¾ oz. Lime juice 3 Slices of scotch bonnet pepper 1 ½ oz. of diced mango ½ oz. mango jam Directions: 1.       Crush mango and chili slices in the base of a shaker with a muddler. 2.       Add cubed ice and remaining […]

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Cookbook Release: Kitchen Workshop- Pizza
[ 0 ] February 6, 2014 |

Cookbook Release: Kitchen Workshop- Pizza

  Have you ever wanted to make your own great tasting pizza at home but were not quite ready to invest in a brick oven for your home? Well, no worries.   You no longer need to contemplate that renovation. Chef Ruth Gressler recently released a cookbook entitled Kitchen Workshop-Pizza. Chef Gessler has perfected the […]

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2014 Sugar & Champagne Affair
[ 0 ] January 31, 2014 |

2014 Sugar & Champagne Affair

The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is honoring its Humane Law Enforcement Officers, Animal Care & Control Officers, and Humane Educators with its spectacular annual dessert and champagne reception at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. For the 13th year, hosts Chef Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff Gray of Equinox Restaurant […]

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