

10 Desserts you need to eat in Sicily
Get ready for a mouthwatering list of the most delectable desserts you need to eat in Sicily.
Aug 20, 2024


Vendemmia: Celebrating the Grape Harvest in Sicily, and other Adventures
When the end of summer rolls around and grapes form their characteristic bunches of vibrant greens, bright purples, and dark reds, it...
Nov 2, 2021


A Food Tour of Parma, Italy
Parma, Italy. Home of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma. Have you ever wondered what magic goes into making the world...
Jul 20, 2021


Cinco de Margarita! Italian Edition
Looking for creative ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year? Take a departure from traditional margaritas and try some with an Italian...
May 5, 2021


Wild Sicilian Strawberries
You may think of Sicily as the land of lemons, blood oranges, and prickly pear cactus fruit, but have you heard of the tiny wild...
Apr 27, 2021


Americano Cocktail
The Americano cocktail, originally called the Milano-Torino due to the origin of the two main ingredients, is the drink that started the...
Apr 19, 2021


Hugo Cocktail
I'd like to introduce you to the Hugo Cocktail. I first experienced the magic of a Hugo Cocktail in Northern Italy, and it instantly...
Apr 19, 2021


Negroni Cocktail
The Negroni is one of the classiest cocktails around. It even has a noble history! Dating back the to the early 1900's, the Negroni was...
Apr 19, 2021


How to make a Negroni Sbagliato
All the best drinks begin with a good story, and the Sbagliato is no different. It all started in Milan, when a bartender made a mistake.
Apr 19, 2021


Etna Spritz
Also referred to as an Amaro Spritz, I discovered this Sicilian take on the classic aperitivo in a town just north of Catania. There are...
Apr 18, 2021


Campari Spritz
Italians love a bitter flavored aperitivo. Why, you ask? Some research says that bitter flavors stimulate the appetite, while it's also...
Apr 18, 2021


Italian Cocktails: The Art of the Aperitivo
The Italian aperitivo is an invention that I regularly thank the cocktail gods for. Italy delivers a scrumptious selection of refreshing...
Mar 30, 2021


Flavors of Sicily | Blood Oranges
February is here, and that must mean it’s orange season in Sicily! And what orange is more Sicilian than the famous blood orange! The...
Feb 16, 2021


CranApple Bourbon Punch
This bourbon based drink combines the crisp flavor of apples with the tangy sweetness of cranberry simple syrup. Top it off with ginger...
Jan 27, 2021


Apple Cider Sidecar
The Sidecar cocktail is one of the classics, proving that it only takes a few ingredients to make a delicious cocktail. All you need to...
Jan 27, 2021


Apple Rum Punch
This concoction delivers all the best Fall flavors with just a little bit of the beach. Spiced rum and coconut creme mixed with apple...
Jan 27, 2021


Spiced Amaretto Cider
Looking for a Fall cocktail with some sugar and spice? Amaretto combines perfectly with the bold flavors in spiced rum and apple cider to...
Jan 27, 2021


Cranberry Ginger Fizz
Ready for some Fall day drinking? This bubbly and refreshing drink has everything you could ask for. The zesty flavor of ginger with the...
Jan 27, 2021


Flavors of Sicily | Lemon Heaven
What is the best thing about Sicily in the Winter? LEMONS! Terraced hillsides and sprawling groves of the bright yellow citrus fruit are...
Jan 26, 2021


Cranberry Simple Syrup and Candied Cranberries
Cranberry simple syrup is the perfect way to infuse some of the best flavors of Fall into your cocktails. The syrup is surprisingly easy...
Nov 17, 2020


The Best Fall Inspired Cocktails
There’s a chill in the air, and the leaves are putting on their annual show of colors. That must mean it’s time to start making Fall...
Nov 16, 2020


The Perfect Storm
This fantastic Fall creation is a spiced up version of the Dark n' Stormy cocktail. I left in just enough of the original ingredients to...
Nov 15, 2020


Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy
The Hot Toddy is the perfect Fall cocktail to warm you from the inside out! Now I know that it can be considered sacrilegious to mix...
Nov 14, 2020


Maple Old Fashioned
The Old Fashioned is just about as close to perfect that you can get when you're talking about cocktails. And you don't mess with...
Nov 13, 2020


Brandy Soaked Cocktail Cherries
Brandy soaked cocktail cherries are the perfect garnish for all your favorite cocktails. They are easier to make than you might think,...
Nov 13, 2020


Aperol Spritz
The Aperol Spritz is the quintessential Italian aperitivo. A cocktail that conjures images of street side cafes and rooftop terraces with...
Nov 10, 2020


A Local Guide to Memphis: Best Bars, Breweries and Patios
All the best places in Memphis to get cocktails, craft beers, and get your party on!
Sep 1, 2020


A Local Guide to Memphis: Best Eats
No matter what your taste buds crave, Memphis has something that will tickle your fancy and leave your tummy full and happy.
Aug 25, 2020


Hurricane
The Hurricane is a tropical, boozy punch that if made correctly, will look and taste like a party in a glass!
Jul 15, 2020


Mojito
The Mojito has a blend of sweet, citrus and mint flavors that delightfully complement the rum to make a deliciously refreshing cocktail.
Jul 15, 2020


Malibu Sunset
The Malibu Sunset cocktail captures the magical colors of a California sky and puts them in your glass!
Jul 15, 2020


Rainbow Paradise
The Rainbow Paradise is a sweet and fruity cocktail that is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Jul 14, 2020


Mai Tai
This Mai Tai cocktail recipe will will make you feel like you have a Polynesian Tiki Bar in your own back yard!
Jul 14, 2020


Beachy, Boozy, Beautiful...Cocktails
You don't have to BE at a beach to FEEL like you're at the beach. Just stir, blend, or shake up one of these beachy boozy cocktails!
Jul 14, 2020


Red, White and Booze
Celebrate this year's 4th of July with some deliciously red, white and blue boozy concoctions.
Jul 4, 2020


Strawberry Daiquiri
The Strawberry Daiquiri is a quintessential beachy drink, from the Florida coast, the Mexican Riviera Maya, or on a Caribbean island!
Jul 2, 2020


Island Rum Punch
This citrusy pineapple punch will have you dreaming of tropical breezes and palm trees in no time!
Jun 30, 2020


Key Lime Cocktail
If you've ever wondered what a Key Lime Pie would taste like as a cocktail, look no further.
Jun 27, 2020


Blue Hawaii
The Blue Hawaii cocktail is perfectly beachy. A glorious combination of tropical flavors and a color that looks like the South Pacific!
Jun 27, 2020


Pina Colada
The Pina Colada may just be the best vacation drink ever invented. With rum, pineapple and coconut, how could it not be?
Jun 22, 2020


Citrus Sangria
Sangria is a traditional Spanish cocktail that combines fruit, orange juice, sugar, liquor, and wine. Say hello to happiness in a glass.
Jun 20, 2020


Paloma
The Paloma is a traditional Mexican cocktail that combines the tangy flavor of grapefruit with classic margarita ingredients.
Jun 19, 2020


Bourbon with a Side of Honey
A bourbon cocktail inspired by the Sidecar, which is traditionally made with cognac, orange liqueur and lemon.
Jun 19, 2020


Kentucky Tea
Kentucky Tea blends two of the most quintessential southern libations, bourbon and iced tea, to make a cocktail that is sinfully delicious.
Jun 19, 2020


Not So Old Fashioned
Also known as the Whiskey Cocktail, the Old Fashioned has been around for more than 150 years.
Jun 18, 2020


Smoky Mountain Lemonade
This brilliant combination of flavored moonshine and lemonade make for a delicious concoction that will put a permanent smile on your face!
Jun 17, 2020


Dark & Spicy
If you haven't ever had a Dark 'N Stormy cocktail, you are missing out on something really special!
Jun 17, 2020


Nashville Breeze
Inspired by the Gin Breeze, the ingredients in this create a delicious summer cocktail that will transport you to the hills of Tennessee.
Jun 17, 2020


Buffalo Float
Root beer with a little bit of bourbon cream and topped with ice. It's a Root Beer Float, adult style!
Jun 17, 2020


Louisville Slush-er
The Bourbon Slush is a fantastically refreshing summertime drink perfect for weekends at the lake, or Sunday afternoons in the backyard.
Jun 17, 2020







