I was very excited to be asked to participate in the first ever Mionetto Prosecco Virtual Tasting with the CEO of Freixenet Mionetto USA, Enore Ceola. He greeted us by introducing Prosecco as “An everyday pleasure to reward yourself, without breaking the bank.” Please see end of this post for his bio. Mionetto Prosecco is a…
Ragged Branch Bourbon “Mobile” Tasting + Rising Sun Cocktail
During these times of #stayathome and social distancing, we are coming up with creative ways to enjoy cocktail hour and food/beverage tastings with friends. My friends at Ragged Branch Bourbon in Charlottesville, Virginia recently sent me samples of their lovely bourbons. I shared the bourbon with our friends, Mary Ellen and Bill who I consider…
Award Winning Ragged Branch Bourbon ~ Cocktails #stayathome
If you’ve tried to purchase medical-grade alcohol at the store lately, you know it’s like liquid gold these days. Shelves are bare where multiple bottles of alcohol used to reside. Ragged Branch Distillery in Charlottesville is helping first responders and local EMS units, as well as the local postal service, by providing medical-grade alcohol to…
It’s Time For Cocktails! Vintage Spirits And Forgotten Cocktails
These days I seem to have a lot of time on my hands ~ with the “social distancing” intended to minimize the spread of the Coronavirus. So, when life gives me lemons, I make cocktails! Perfect timing to enjoy my Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails book that was sent to me by Quarto Cooks (quartocooks.com)….
Vintage Spirits And Forgotten Cocktails ~Fabulous Cocktail Recipes And The Fascinating Stories Behind Them
The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary of the passing of prohibition. In recognition of this historical date, Ted Haigh aka “Dr. Cocktail” gives us 100 handpicked delicious cocktails rarely made today in his book: Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Not just another cocktail recipe book, it reads like a novel you just can’t put…
Prosciutto ~ The Perfect Comfort Food
Baked Prosciutto is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods. Crunchy, salty, crispy, it adds flavor to most any savory dish. It is easy to bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place slices of prosciutto on the rack of a baking sheet (baking sheet with a rack fitted on top). Bake 10 – 20…
Parés Baltà Wines ~ Grapes Grown So Close To The Sky
One of my favorite wineries in Spain is Parés Baltà . Read more about Parés Baltà on my blog post about their fabulous cava: https://bubblybee.net/celebrating-cava-at-pares-balta-winery-in-spain/ We visited the Parés Baltà winery in 2018 and always look forward to when they host wine tastings in our local wine shops. During their most recent visit I purchased several…
Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe
Monday, February 24, 2020 is National Tortilla Chip Day! To celebrate I made my friend Mary Ann’s fabulous Buffalo Chicken Dip. As much as I love the thin and crispy Restaurant Style tortilla chips, I serve this dip with a hearty tortilla chip so the chips don’t break when we dive into this creamy, cheesy…
Chocolate School In Belize
Belize Chocolate Company I can’t think of a better way to begin celebrating Valentine’s Day than to attend class at the Belize Chocolate School, in San Pedro, overlooking the beautiful Caribbean blue sea. Our teacher (one of the owners of the Belize Chocolate Company) showed us how the chocolate begins as Cacoa beans inside a…
Rosé Bubbly For Valentine’s Day ~ $30 Or Less
If you’ve spent a lot of $ on a special Valentine’s gift for your sweetheart, there may not be a lot of dollars left in your pocket to splurge on a fabulous bottle of bubbly. Don’t worry! There are lots of lovely rosé sparkling wines to celebrate your love with that special someone for $30…
