Bourbon Paper Plane & Aperitivo Olive Oil Cake

Posted by: Lori Posted on: April 22, 2021 Comments: 0

Ooooooh buddy do I have some tasty recipes for you this week! First, bourbon. I think that’s enough said because bourbon is delicious. Second, Aperitivo Cake made with olive oil, orange zest, and Bruto Americano. Trust me, it’s incredible. Pair these two babies together and you’ve got yourself a winning Friday night cocktail hour. These Friday hangouts couldn’t be any more fun but then they morphed into themed cocktail hours.…

Mint & Pepper Tofu Larb

Posted by: Lori Posted on: April 20, 2021 Comments: 0

Whenever I go out for Thai food, which was a bit more often than I do now :-/, I always end up ordering larb. It’s usually on the healthier side, with fresh herbs (mint! cilantro! flavor!) and lettuce to wrap it all up in. It’s bright in flavor with tangy lime, a punch of salt, a bit of crunch, and just the right amount of spice. And all that said,…

Fig Dark & Stormy with Rum + Pineapple Salsa

Posted by: Lori Posted on: April 15, 2021 Comments: 0

The weekend is so close I can almost taste it… and this week it tastes like rum!  This rum-based drink boasts rich fig preserves and ginger beer, with tangy lemon to balance the sweetness. This is the perfect drink for an afternoon sipping cocktail. I’d highly recommend making this with dark rum, as opposed to spiced rum. And there is a difference! Spiced rum has added flavorings. Dark rum is…