Getting Sweet with Moscato

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My love of full bodied red wine often thwarts my curiosity for trying sweeter white wines. However, with temperatures nearing a 100F in Arizona this past weekend, my desire to stay cool and hydrated motivated me to try the Moscato craze that is taking America by storm.  The popularity for Mosacto is so monumental, that [...]

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5 Maraca Shaking Margaritas

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Welcome to Margaritaville!  Tequila was never a favourite of mine, the aroma was always too heavy, and the taste  was always to strong, even standing next to a Margarita would turn my stomach, and conjure up images of college parties where bottles were passed and worms were dangled over head.  For me, Tequila was not [...]

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Boozy Popsicles for Playful Entertaining

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One of the best popsicles I ever tasted was at a bar in Mexico while enjoying a typical college spring break.  I would love to tell you that I remember the food enjoyed during that week, but the truth is, it was the popsicles.  Before that trip, popsicles were the sort of treat I enjoyed [...]

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Beer Tasting with St.Patrick

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Growing up in Arizona, 2 things are certain, the sun will shine and beer will be served.   Beer drinking has been a spectator sport of mine my whole life, even marrying an Englishman with a love of fine Ales did not sway me…. I’ve tried the girly Shandy (7up and light lager) and the [...]

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Peppermint Mocha Hot Cocktails

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Nothing rings in the holidays quite like smell and taste of  peppermint.  As a child I used to sneak candy canes from the tree and hide them in my room to enjoy when I really should have been sleeping, and up until recently, I would fill our luggage with these holiday gems every time we [...]

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