September 16, 2008

And I’m Back.

Whew.

After a great trip home, a reunion that was less awkward than expected and a return trip delayed by an entire day I’m finally back. However, I am feeling quite rundown and even a little homesick/weepy, so posting will be light for the next few days. I returned to work this morning to a whopping 81 emails in my inbox and am slowly digging my way out from under them all.

Good to be back in Blogland!

:: photo via ffffound

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September 9, 2008

In 3… 2… 1…

And I’m out. Closing up shop for a few days while I take a much needed trip back home to Pennsylvania. It’s ten year reunion time for this girl and I’m looking forward to seeing my family at the same time. I usually only make it home during the holidays thanks to a pesky little thing called vacation days. (Insert Grrr here). I’ll be back Monday – have a fantastic week/weekend all!

:: photo via ffffound

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September 9, 2008

On the Rocks: Citrus Ginger-Mint Lemonade.

Citrus Ginger-Mint Lemonade that’s sure to make the steamiest of days a little more bearable.

Ingredients:
– 2 oz Belvedere Cytrus (or citrus flavored vodka)
– 3/4 oz Mint infused simple syrup (or middle mint leaves with sugar)
– 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
– 1 tsp ginger juice
– Club Soda

Middle ginger and mint in a mixing glass and shake with ice. Strain over ice i a collins glass. Top with a splash of soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.

:: photo and cocktail recipe via Cocktail Times

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September 9, 2008

The Daily Eat: Eton Mess.

Continuing with our short week of indulging, I give you the Eton Mess. Made traditionally from cream, strawberries and meringues, this version is kicked up a little by infusing the cream with orange. It looks ridiculously tasty and debaucherous and is begging for someone to dig in!

:: photo and recipe via Frolicking Foodie

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September 8, 2008

On the Rocks: Las Super Chevalas.

As a bonus this week, I’ll be posting two special editions of On the Rocks today and tomorrow afternoon. So yeah, maybe I’m feeling a little guilty and wanting to get a few extra posts in before I head out of town. And I’m figuring with my 10 year reunion being the reason for the trip I’ll need a little extra help digesting all those peeps from the past. Las Super Chevalas should do the trick very, very nicely.

Ingredients:
– 4 ice cold scooners or mugs, rimmed with salt
– 4 ice cold Modelo Negro
– 3 shots Jose Cuervo Tequilia
– ice cold juice of 2 lemons
– Lime wedge

In a pitcher, mix the beer, tequilia and lemon juice. Rim the scooner with salt. Pour in and squeeze a wedge of lime.

:: photo and cocktail recipe via exceeding the speed limit

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September 8, 2008

The Daily Eat: Campfire Cream Puffs.

Because this only a two-day blogging week for me I didn’t want to dedicate The Daily Eat to any one thing. And when I saw these Campfire Cream Puffs this morning I knew I had to post about them ASAP. A kicked up version of your ordinary s’more, these tasty treats employ pre-made biscuit dough in the place of graham crackers. I’m a little worried that if I made them I’d eat the entire tube of biscuits myself!!!

:: photo and recipe via yumsugar

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