Wishing all the good dads out there a very happy Father’s day, and many thanks to my husband for being such a great father to our children.
Former White House Social Secretary and co-author of Treating People Well with Jeremy Bernard.
Derby Day Cocktail
You don’t need a reason to have friends over for drinks on a Saturday afternoon, but the Kentucky Derby is one of those light-hearted, easy pleasures – usually on a beautiful sunny day – that just begs to be celebrated. There’s a little something for everyone – the horses, the hats, the whole spectacle of juleps and courtly southern manners – that’s worth tuning into for an hour or so with some good company. I wouldn’t bother with a julep […]
Final Four Pregame Snacks
No matter whom you’re cheering for next week, you’re sure to please everyone with these recipes for an ecumenical pregame party. I can’t predict the outcome of the games, only that there’s something for everyone here: Bourbon-glazed pecans for the UK fans, Beer and Cheddar Cheese dip if you’re a Wisconsin fan, a green and clean cocktail for the Michigan Spartans, and Devilishly Hot Peanuts for Duke’s Blue Devils. Nothing is too time-consuming – this is supposed to be fun, […]
5 Fabulous Spring Cocktails
Today is the first day of spring, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with a light, frothy cocktail – especially a pastel one! These five cocktail recipes are just the thing for sharing with friends from a fire escape or balcony on a warm spring night, when we can all sense that buds are swelling and sap is rising, and the earth is filled with the promise of summer enticements. So text your friends and […]
Three Wonderful Winter Cocktails
Here are some wonderful winter cocktail recipes to warm up your February. They all have an element of citrus, which gives the impression that they ‘re therapeutic, and they are – at least in a psychic satisfaction sense. These can be specialty cocktails to serve before a dinner party – especially the Lemon Vodka Smash – which makes a zingy presentation and should have a “Do not operate heavy machinery while using this medication” disclaimer. They’re all made with ingredients […]
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