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Cocktail Hour Nibbles
My great auntie is 93-years-old. She hails from a time when the cocktail hour was sacred and she still, to this very day, adheres to the hour’s tradition. I love to call her right after she has mixed...
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For Your Health
I’m a whiskey drinker. I also like beer, wine, mixed drinks…fine, alcohol, I like alcohol. But, whiskey, ahhh whiskey, holds a special place in my heart. Maker’s Mark makes a fine whiskey. Maker’s...
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Homemade Bacon Jam
Homemade. Bacon. Jam. I’ll let that sink in for a moment. That’s right, jam made from bacon. ~swoon~ (photo credit: sea salt with food) Obviously, I have food on the brain while waiting for FB. As soon...
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Barefoot Bubbly Review. Yes, Please.
About a year ago I wrote this: How to Weekend 101 Sister came to visit last weekend. We had a little bit of fun. OK, fine, we had a little bit more than that… If you look closely, there’s also cake on...
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Pico De Gallo
I know it’s spring in most of the country, but we’re on the verge of summer in Texas. And once it’s summer, Texans eat pico de gallo by the 10-gallon hat full; we love it! Although, we usually...
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What Grandma Drinks
Grandma drinks?! Whaaaa….. Oh come on, don’t be like that. Some alkeehol can be good for the soul. Just ask The German. That crazy momacita in sweet little old lady clothing, grandmother to many,...
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Flour Power
Bakers know it. Pizza lovers know it. Now you’re about to know it. All flours are not created equal. Please, no marches on Washington. All Purpose Flour: This is the flour most everyone has in...
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Slushie Sangria
Summertime is Sangria time! These hot and sticky dog days were made for icy dranks. Put down the heat and enjoy the chill, Robin. Let us take a moment of silence to stand in ♫ awwwwwwww ♫ …. Yes, I...
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What Grandma Drinks usually highlights an adult beverage or two, but this post is different; this post is about my morning joe. I’d like to say three things before this post gets underway: #1) I’m...
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What Grandma Drinks: Winter Pleasure
♫ Baby, it’s cold outside ♫ It’s that time of year when we slow down and take stock of ourselves and the year past. Needed items for introspection: Roaring fire. √ Adult drink. √ Toasty blankie. √...
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What Grandma Drinks: DIY Edition
The What Grandma Drinks series is about to get serious. We’re talking pipe-wrench serious. Y’all sit down and pay attention. Grandmama wants to tell you a story entitled: Why All Gals Need Tools. I...
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What Grandma Drinks
Grandma is never short on new finds to sip by the fire. What Grandma drinks, she shares…with you! Go, Choochie*! Rojo Dulce is a sweet red table wine found at Specs and World Market (seasonally at WM,...
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I’m a whiskey drinker. I also like beer, wine, mixed drinks…fine, alcohol, I like alcohol. But, whiskey, ahhh whiskey, holds a special place in my heart. Maker’s Mark makes a fine whiskey. Maker’s...
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Chef Shamy Gourmet Garlic Butter
I don’t usually highlight a product that I can’t post an affiliate link to (cause you know, OMT gots to make bank, yo!), but this product is so life-changing, so life-affirming, I had to tell y’all...
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What Grandma Drinks: The Neighborhood Edition
I swear I don’t know how this happened, but apparently I’ve become the drop-off for boxes of booze when my neighbors move away. It all started with our beloved elderly neighbors. Hey, we have some...
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What Grandma Drinks: Beer + Whiskey Barrels = An Unexpected Delight
Oh, my babies. If you love an ice cold beer, if you love IPAs, if you long for the craft, and if you also delight in a deeply nuanced bourbon, you should add a Kentucky Bourbon Ale beer to your list....
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How To: Open a Bottle Of Champagne Safely
When opening champagne there is no need for anyone to lose an eye. DON’T LOSE AN EYE! I’ve put together a fast and dirty tutorial, complete with videos! Someone get the lights! The professional! The...
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What Grandma Drinks: Glenfiddich 12-Year-Old Scotch
Oh, Grandma! You have such refined taste! Any scotch drinkers in da house? You know, other than Choochie? This bottle of Glenfiddech Single Malt Scotch Whiskey was a gift from Boy to Garry at...
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Need More Christmas Crack in Your Life?
The answer to the above weirdo and slightly disturbing headline is: YAAAAAS! Everyone needs more Christmas Crack in their lives. For those of you who are new here, this recipe gets posted once a year,...
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The Best Homemade Spanish Rice I’ve Ever Made
This y’all. This is the best homemade Spanish Rice I’ve ever made. Not to mention, easy! It’s Spanish Rice done right! Homemade Spanish Rice Ingredients: 4 bacon slices 1 cup chopped onion 1 1/2 cup...
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