Spring and Summer

cucumber gimlet in a coupe glass garnished with a sliced cucumber and gimlet ingredients in the background.

Cucumber Gimlet

Give this cucumber gimlet a try and it will quickly become your favorite summertime cocktail. Fresh cucumber slices, lime juice, gin and simple syrup create an elegant yet refreshing drink. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. […]

two silver mint julep cups on a wooden background

Mint Julep + VIDEO

No other cocktail is more synonymous with the South than a classic mint julep. Learn how to make this easy cocktail for yourself right at home. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. It’s probably the one […]

marinated asparagus in a white decorative serving dish with lemon wedges on the side

Marinated Asparagus

Quick and easy marinated asparagus is a zesty and delicious springtime side dish or healthy afternoon snack.  One of the things I love about springtime, besides the arrival of warmer weather, is the availability of fresh produce. Yes, I know we live in a day and age where just about […]

overhead shot of a blue skillet of tomato gravy with plates of biscuits topped with gravy and a basket of biscuits to the side on a dark wooden background

Tomato Gravy + VIDEO

Tomato gravy is a breakfast essential in the South. Fresh or canned tomatoes are simmered with a roux and served over flaky buttermilk biscuits. Tomato gravy. If you’re not from the South, you might assume it’s something your put over pasta for dinner. While you certainly can eat it for […]

side shot of a hurricane cocktail garnished with a cherry and orange slice, three other glasses in the background

Hurricane Cocktail

The Hurricane cocktail is one of New Orleans most popular signature drinks. Rum, passion fruit juice, lime juice and grenadine give this rose-colored drink a tropical flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. Click here to learn more about how affiliate links are used on this site. I’m proud to […]