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I love that grooms’ cakes can be a way to interject a little fun into wedding receptions, especially when they perfectly capture a groom’s personality. This Pac Mac groom’s cake from The Domestic Scientist is a perfect example. Complete with a keepsake Sculpey topper, it was a huge hit with the groom. Read more about […]
The week I made this dish I had 8 good-sized zucchini in my fridge that were really in need of being used up. If you find yourself with a “zucchini problem” like I did, you may want to check out some of the recipes listed below, in addition to this delicious Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini and Tomato Pasta.
Last week I shared an Elder Scottish Rose cocktail that was sweet and feminine. It was very pretty, with torn rose petals and sugared grapes. This week, I’ve taken things in the opposite direction, with a Maker’s and Canton on the Rocks. As the name implies, its made with Maker’s Mark Bourbon and Domaine de Canton, a ginger liqueur from France. Imagine a bourbon and ginger ale, but more potent. Its adorned with a curled lemon rind, which I will also teach you how to make. Keeping the garnish simple creates a classic look that’s modern at the same time.
Paella is a great Spanish dish to make for parties or family dinners, as it feeds a large number of people. Here’s a paella recipe by Instructables user oscarthompson.
Camping trips are a great way to vacation. They’re inexpensive, and you get to experience amazing natural settings with scenery, trails, and lots of wildlife. You needn’t sacrifice your nutrition or quality of food just because you’re camping, though. Sure, box macaroni and cheese makes a quick meal, but you should feel confident to cook […]
Holy deliciousness overload, here’s an insanely yummy-looking recipe by Scott Crawford over at ReadyMade. If you’re looking to impress a special someone with your brunch skills, this may be the way to go.
I’ll admit it — I got into drinking Cosmopolitans because of the TV show, Sex and the City. Before that, I was happy to order a Sea Breeze, or even just a Cranberry-and-Vodka. But after a few episodes of watching Carrie and her ladies, I moved on to the harder stuff. They always looked so […]
