Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad My niece, Trudi Henry, shared this recipe with me as we planned a family summer get together. Luckily, I had all the vegetables fresh from the garden. This Vegetable Pasta Salad is light, versatile and full of fresh flavor. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or any warm weather gathering. SALAD INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound pasta - rotini is a classic … [Read more...]
Pineapple 3 Ways
Grilled Pineapple Spears With the arrival of May and June comes grilling season. Pineapple spears take on a smoky flavor as they caramelize over the grill. Not only is pineapple tasty, but it’s also high in vitamin C and packed with natural enzymes that help with digestion. INGREDIENTS: • 1 whole pineapple, cut into spears (see how to prepare fresh pineapple below) • 2 … [Read more...]
More than Just Umbrellas
THE CRAFT BEHIND THE MUG Few cocktail traditions are as instantly recognizable— or as widely misunderstood—as tiki. Ceramic mugs, flaming garnishes, paper umbrellas and aloha shirts have long shaped its image. For many people, that image is where the story begins and ends: colorful drinks, a bit of spectacle and the assumption that what arrives in the glass will be overly … [Read more...]
Pineapple Dole Whip Trifle
Last summer, my family and I went to Hawaii, and one of my favorite parts of the whole vacation was eating Dole Whip! When we got back to Abilene, my parents discovered we could order the mix online and make our own at home. I thought it would be fun to take the Dole Whip and add it to a trifle for even more pineapple flavor! This is a super easy dessert that would be perfect … [Read more...]
The Case for Aperitifs & Digestifs
Aperitifs and digestifs—if these words make no sense, you’re not alone. I was well into my cocktail journey before I could reliably remember what they were or which was which. At their simplest, they’re just pre-and post-dinner drinks, but when you take a closer look, they reveal something more nuanced. They aren’t trends, specific bottles or even a category of cocktails so … [Read more...]