May 5, 2016
We might have a tiny backyard, but it’s green and shady in the afternoons and evenings. As soon the weather warms up, we eat all our meals outside. I love to entertain outside, when you house is small, like ours, our backyard is another big room to hosting guests. If you are going to have […]
January 9, 2016
2015 brought a new series to O+P – Mocktails, fun drinks the whole family can enjoy. I had a lot of fun coming up with nonalcoholic drinks that tasted like you were really having a special treat. I’m starting 2016 off with a zesty Cranberry Shirley Temple. I gave the most classic mocktail of all […]
April 16, 2014
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #TENways http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV” Oh my, Napa Valley is treating us really well. The weather is perfect and we are enjoying long bike rides through the vineyard back roads. […]
January 14, 2019
If there is one spice that I had to chose as my all time favorite, it would be CARDAMOM. It’s such a great spice for both sweet and savory recipes. I know you are tired of hearing about it, but gosh I love cardamom. I almost always have a little cardamom in my coffee every […]
May 30, 2018
Summer is here and that means iced tea needs to be in the fridge at all times. When it comes to tea, Earl Grey is my all time favorite. Hot or iced, I just love it. When I have it hot, cream is a must, but when it’s iced, I want it paired with lavender and […]
April 17, 2018
I’m really excited for the warmer weather that is headed our way. I’m ready to spend long evenings outside and have friends over for BBQs. We have a really gorgeous backyard, it’s huge, so we really needed some areas with seating and just a place to hang out. We have some seating on our porch, […]
February 19, 2018
My latest obsession is shrubs or drinking vinegars. There is something super interesting and about this sweet and sour combination. If you’ve never had a shrub, they are fruit infused sweet vinegars. Shrubs are the perfect addition to a cocktail or just add a little sparkling water for a perfectly refreshing mocktail. We are in […]
February 1, 2018
Have you been wondering where I went? I know, Brandwell has taken up so much of my time this month. But, you guys, the workshop was SOOOOO GOOD! We will talk about it more I’m sure. Now, let’s return to our regularly scheduled program and have a mocktail or two. Grapefruit, oh it could possibly […]
January 18, 2018
It’s about time a shared a new mocktail. I know many of you are attempting a Dry January, so maybe a little treat well help you through. This Juniper Berry Cranberry Tonic is the perfect nonalcoholic drink. It’s sophisticated and full of unique flavors, you definitely won’t feel like you are missing out. I don’t […]
December 18, 2017
You know how folks go crazy over PSL (Pumpkin Spice Lattes), well I think they are good, but Gingerbread is where it’s really at for me. It’s my favorite holiday flavor. If you are a fan of gingerbread like I am, you might like this Gingerbread Cake + Toffee Sauce recipe, these Gingerbread Milkshakes, these […]