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Jacairn Terrier?

Jacairn Terrier?

I. Love. My. Dog. There I said it. I don’t quite think it’s turned into an unhealthy obsession.. yet. But I could be well on my way to borderline psychotic. And no, I don’t care. Just look at this face: I found Molly at Paws 

Molly Monday: Pack

Molly Monday: Pack

So basically Molly is now on social media! She joined Pack which is a social networking site for dogs and their owners. My friend Caitlin told me about this website last week and I think it’s so fun! You create a profile page for your 

Lasagna Sans Red

Lasagna Sans Red

I am not a fan of red sauce. Marinara, pizza sauce, whatever it is, I will not go bonkers about eating it. Obviously, I eat pizza and I’m a sucker for a huge plate of spaghetti and meatballs, but if you offer me alfredo or 

Spiced Wine and Warm Fire

Spiced Wine and Warm Fire

I had a cocktail party recently. The party was a hit, but since I was mixing pitchers of this Apple Pie Cocktail, nobody really seemed interested in the spiced wine I made. To be completely honest, that was fine by me. I sealed it up 

July 4th Cocktails

July 4th Cocktails

Happy 4th! I’m having a hard time adjusting to being in Chicago for this holiday. Usually I’m in Michigan eating hot dogs, swimming in the lake, and trying to see how many s’mores I can consume. Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, 

Michigan Cherries + Vodka Lemonade

Michigan Cherries + Vodka Lemonade

So I promised another recipe with my Michigan cherries and now it is time to deliver! I’ve mentioned before that I am a sucker for vodka lemonades. This time, I thought it might be fun to mix it up and add a little cherry juice. 

Holiday Egg Nog

Holiday Egg Nog

I am a firm believer in cocktails having a huge part in the holiday season. I cannot be the only one that feels even more festive after a glass or two of holiday punch or egg nog. I made this eggnog cocktail for a guest 

Apple Pie Cocktail

Apple Pie Cocktail

So, Julia and I decided we needed a fancy little cocktail party for the ladies at work. I decided to host it last night at my place and we had a great night! Thanks to all the girls for getting dolled up and coming out