RECIPE: Autumn Apple Spritz Cocktail With Lady Apples

Appletinis evoke spring and summer; mulled cider is for the chilly fall and winter. In-between, how about an Apple Cider Spritz? We adapted this recipe from one from Elegant Affairs Caterers. The basic recipe is very versatile, and a lesson in the ease of substituting ingredients. Don’t have apple-flavored vodka? Use regular vodka and hard…
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A DIY Make-Your-Own Crêpes Party For Lunch, Dinner & Dessert

Today’s tip was inspired by this yummy photo from Wife Mama Foodie (photo #1). We thought: What a great idea for party food for a group of foodies: roll your own crepes. They can be savory crêpes for the main meal, along with a big green salad; or sweet crêpes for dessert. Just supply enough…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Have A Shandy Party

[1] A shandy made with spicy ale (photo © Whole Foods Market). [2] A ginger beer shandy leaves out most of the alcohol (it’s less than .5% ABV) and adds the flavor of ginger. Here’s the recipe from Homemade Hooplah. [3] This Island Shandy from Tommy Bahama uses passion fruit juice instead of lemonade. [4]…
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