Food and Drank

Weekend Sip – Not your normal Cherry Limeade

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INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz Ketel One Vodka 1/2 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec 3/4 oz Cherry Juice 1/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice   DIRECTIONS: Add ingredients to cocktail shaker, shake well and strain.  Garnish with a lime and cherry.

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Weekend Sip – Super Bowl Edition

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    VS    It’s that time of year for the final game of football until August, *sniff* the Super Bowl! The tradition of Super Bowl parties has been an annual tradition at houses, bars, and your local union halls.  Providing the right snacks, drinks, and beer is always important to a successful Super Bowl party. [...]

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Weekend Sip – Gong Xi Fa Cai!

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It is now the Year of the Dragon (please no Sisqo references)!!!!! For all those that was born in that year it’s another reason to Parrrrtayyyyyyy! INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz Absolut Citron Vodka 1/2 oz Cointreau or Triple Sec 1 oz Midori or melon liqueur Splash of soda   DIRECTIONS: Combine the vodka & liqueurs [...]

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Weekend Sip – Give it to me Straight

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…. well kinda straight.   Not sure if folks are ready for the full essence of aged brown likka. For those that are *Pip Pip ‘ol chaps* *puffs cigar*   For those that aren’t or are curious here’s a drink that will get your feet wet. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz aged rum 1 tsp simple syrup [...]

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Weekend Sip – Firewater

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    INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 ounces Ketel One Oranje (add more for a better kick) 2 oz apricot nectar 3/4 oz fresh lime juice 3/4 oz simple syrup 1/2 tsp of ground cayenne pepper 1 slice of lime DIRECTIONS: Add Ketel One Oranje, apricot nectar, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ground cayenne pepper to [...]

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Weekend Sip – For Those That Can Work the Tongue

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I’m starting the year off with a wine this year that was strictly selected for the true wine heads: The 2010 Cassamatta Bianca This wine is clear with a pale straw color and a watery rim.  On the palate, the wine was clean with a medium, youthful intensity of apple, lemon and white flowers.  On [...]

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The FINAL Weekend Sip of 2011 – Better Late Than Never Edition

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Yes I know with only a few hours left until the new year and no “Weekend Sip” post yet!?!?!  Fugg yall lushes!! I’m already standing in the “I’ll Holla at You in a Second” line in Heaven for posting a likka drink while on the good Reverend’s computer. Shame… but don’t judge me.  Have a [...]

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Weekend Sip – Yuletide Frosting

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Have a Merry Christmas Everyone!   INGREDIENTS: 1 oz Jack Daniels 1/4 oz fresh lime juice 1/4 oz grenadine Orange twist, garnish DIRECTIONS: Shake first three ingredients with ice until frosted. Pour into chilled cocktail glass. Twist orange peel over drink and drop in.

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Weekend Sip – Feliz Navidad

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No words…. Just drank-n-juice… INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Cabo Wabo Reposado Tequila 4 cups Apple Cider 1 cup Cranberry Juice Cocktail ¼ cup Orange-Flavored Liqueur 1 teaspoon Nutmeg   DIRECTIONS: In a pot or crockpot, heat and stir cider, cranberry juice cocktail, and nutmeg on low just until hot for 2 hours. Do not boil. When [...]

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Tasty Tuesday – Pot Roast

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Hey Guys, Sorry I am late….Not that you guys give a shyt about my apologies and stuff, y’all just want to eat!! Nonetheless this week I thought I would post one of my winter faves. Trust me you can never go wrong with this in the winter. It delicious, hearty & filling…..did I mention delicious? [...]

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Weekend Sip – My Blue Heaven

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Happy Hour is a time for people to get relaxed, get their mind off work and stress, and to start evening activities. Margaritas are a common staple of happy hours, so I wanted to give you a new flavor to try! Blue-rita INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz. Milagro Silver 1/2 oz. Blue curacao 3/4 oz. Blueberry [...]

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Tasty Tuesday – Citrus Chili Ginger Salmon

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Hey All, Sorry to have missed you all the last few weeks, but after some health and family issues I am back!! This week I wanted to post a quick and yummy recipe that can be made either the night before or in the morning before work. Whenever you choose to make it trust me [...]

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Weekend Sip – Sippin for the Holidayz

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So it’s officially the Holidays!!! With this time come company parties, house parties, and just dranking for the hellofit. Over the next 4 weeks I will bring you Yuletide of sipping concoctions that will range in taste from “Happiness and Smiles” to” Debauchery’s Christmas in Yo Mouf”. So enjoy! Cinnamon Sparkler INGREDIENTS: 1 oz Kahlua [...]

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Weekend Sip – Quiet Before the Holiday Storm

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If you’ve had a long week like I have this week, then you need something to sip on to relax and make you smile. Take some time out for you before the hustle and bustle of next week.   Yes I know Moscato, the typical sweet white wine that boasts intense fruity aromas and flavors, [...]

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Tasty Tuesday – Thanksgiving Main Dishes

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Hey All, I hope your week is going well. I am hell excited as Thanksgiving is getting closer and closer. This week I am going to give you all three main dishes that you may wish to include in your “Holiday Feasts”. Also I am changing the topic of next week’s post to Holiday Desserts. [...]

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Weekend Sip – Warming the Chill

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Since the cold weather has sunk in, this will warm your spirits.   INGREDIENTS: 1 oz Lucid Absinthe 1 ¼ oz Cruzan Rum ¾ Vanilla Syrup ½ oz Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 2 Dashes Regan Orange Bitters Orange Soda DIRECTIONS: Shake with Ice Serve in Highball filled with Crushed Ice.  Top with Orange Soda  

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Tasty Tuesday – Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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Hey Everyone, I hope you are all doing well and getting ready for the Holiday. With just two weeks left until Thanksgiving now is the time to start purchasing items for your feast. Trust me there will be some great sales gong on in the next two weeks at your local markets!! This week I [...]

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Weekend Sip – Just Like Candayyyy

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So Halloween is over, candy SHOULD all be passed out or consumed, but for those that may still have a sweet tooth I may have a solution…   You want chocolate… I do dranks… Let’s make this make this marriage work. INGREDIENTS: 1 oz. Coconut Rum 1/2 oz. Light Rum 1 oz. Kahlua Coffee Cream [...]

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Tasty Tuesday – Thanksgiving Appetizers

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Happy November Everyone!!! Well this marks one of my favorite months of the year!! I am sure you can all figure out why. I mean besides the fact that this is National Air Day month, Thanksgiving is this month!!! That means, plenty of food, plenty of drinks, and plenty of football!!! This month I am [...]

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Weekend Sip – Not Your Grandmother’s Apple Cider

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This drink was inspired by one of my long time friends who put me on to a new drink this week!  She’s known me way too long to fuel my drink selection ignance. This tastes just like apple cider, but will sneak up on you and have you wondering why you’ve missed a period like [...]

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