6 spring cocktails to bid adieu to winter
Cooking’s my thing, but I’m in the mood to celebrate spring with some yummy cocktails, thank you very much! Seasonal sips are a fun, grown-up way to savor vibrant spring flavors as we coax the sun out of winter hiding. So put on your new rose-colored...
Last minute Super Bowl recipes? We can help!
If at this particular moment it has just struck you that you have a houseful of people showing up tonight for the Super Bowl–or perhaps your spouse just alerted you to that fact at this particular moment–don’t worry, we can help with the food! Here...
5 New Year’s Eve appetizers with cocktails and mocktails to match for a chic, family-friendly party
Whether you’re cozying up with family or hosting a big New Year’s party, New Year’s Eve calls for party food that’s easy, potentially kid-friendly, but also elegant for us cool parents. High maintenance? Nah. We’ve got New Year’s...
5 great white wine cocktail recipes (and one great way to do good while making them)
Now that it’s unofficially summer, I’m in a white wine mindset, which also means delicious white wine cocktails. Fortunately I’ve got quite a few to share with you. But first, I want to share one of my favorite white wines–with a great story to...
Skinnygirl Margarita Review: The 100-calorie, 5-second margarita
My name is Mir, and I like a good margarita. Judge me if you must. I’m also kind of lazy, so my margaritas are generally limited to the rare dinner out with my husband. Can I make a margarita at home? Sure. Do I? Usually not (see aforementioned laziness). And...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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