10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50

10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50

10 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas for Under $50    A gift for the host or hostess is a great way to show gratitude for their hospitality and is always appreciated. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; simply something that shows appreciation.   Here are a few...
National Lemonade Day

National Lemonade Day

National Lemonade Day Simple Sweet Lemonade   While the earliest evidence of lemonade, called qatarmizat, date back to early 11th-century Egypt, the closest version of today’s lemonade made its debut in Paris on August 20th, 1630. It was made with lemon juice,...
Bombes Away

Bombes Away

Bombes Away Raspberry Bombe Dessert The classic bombe dessert first appeared on restaurant menus back in 1882. Over the years, there have been many different versions of this dessert, but it can be made with fruit, ice cream, mousse, sorbet and even cake. A raspberry...
Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze?

Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze?

Vodka: To Freeze or Not to Freeze? To freeze or not to freeze?   That is the question. If you do a quick search online, you will find a plethora of articles written about whether this is a good idea or not. Straight to the point? It’s a matter of personal...
National Coffee Milkshake Day

National Coffee Milkshake Day

National Coffee Milkshake Day Shaking Up History The term “milkshake” first appeared in print back in 1885 and was used to describe an eggnog-type alcoholic beverage. However, by 1900, the milkshake morphed into a hand-shaken drink made of milk, crushed ice and...
National Watermelon Day – How Will You Celebrate?

National Watermelon Day – How Will You Celebrate?

National Watermelon Day – How Will You Celebrate? Happy National Watermelon Day! Did you know watermelon has been around for over almost 5,000 years and is thought to have originated in the Kalahari Desert of Africa? In fact, the first recorded watermelon...
Whiskey and Water – Calculating the Ideal Proof

Whiskey and Water – Calculating the Ideal Proof

Whiskey and Water – Calculating the Ideal Proof What Proof is the Perfect Proof? There isn’t one.  It’s a matter of palate preference.  Some prefer it straight from the bottle which has a standard minimum alcohol content of 40% ABV, but some whiskeys can be 60%...