Tag: Lemon

  • Happy Hour: Just Peachy

    I’ve never been a mixologist. I think I can count on one hand the number of times I made a mix drink that wasn’t just alcohol and soda. This weekend, I decided to take a stab at my first fancy cocktail. Instead of developing my own recipe I looked to a cocktail expert, Kelly of…

  • On 5 Years

    Five years ago, I married the most wonderful man. In honor of our time together, I made chocolate covered strawberries this weekend. They did not turn out…at all. So, I tried again a few days later, because I had a good feeling about this recipe. Sometimes, you just know when something is right.

  • Asparagus with Lemon and Heat

    Asparagus is perfect this time of year. In the past, I’ve always made it the same way – roasted on high heat and served with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Although this method is delicious, I wanted to try something new. Ever since making this meal, I’ve fallen in love with the combination of lemon and…

  • Orzo with Feta, Walnuts, Parsley, Lemon & Dried Apricots

    In an effort to use up the ingredients filling our cabinets, I made a lovely pasta salad with orzo and a few other items I had on hand last week. Simple to put together, this recipe uses items I commonly have on hand in my kitchen and is a riff on a Rachael Ray dish I…