We know the lavender plant is known for promoting health and well-being, and we think this recipe for ice cream does both! In our Let’s Go blogYou and Your Girlfriends Need Each Otherwe gushed about the beauty of Ojai, California, and one of its premier events, theLavender Festival. We can’t recommend that destination enough for your next girls weekend. In the meantime, why not start building the excitement by making this soothing treat?
Over the last 30 years, I’ve either been travelling to, or living in, the great state of Minnesota. During that time, I’ve learned that it has a huge Scandanvian influence. In fact, my mother-in-law, Miggie, was 100% Swedish. One of the things she was notorious for was creating something out of nothing. She explained that growing up on a farm during The Depression had that effect on people.
It wasn’t until I became pregnant with Lex that I forced myself to eat fruits and vegetables. Butas you read onMonday, that has all changed. Because of my love for juicing, they have become a staple in my morning routine.
The Grand Valley’s hot days and cool nights are perfect for growing some of the best peaches in the world. Harvested in the fall, the temperatures bring out the natural sugars, making them sweet and loaded with chin-dripping juice
Ever had a Colorado Bulldog? It’s like a White Russian, but the Bulldog is finished off with equal amounts of cream and cola, instead of just cream. The cola adds a nice flavor, and makes a creamy drink a little less creamy. Give it a try!
You may have heard the proper way to pronounceNew Orleans is "NAW-lins," but locals will tell you that's not the case. Say "NewOr-LEENZ," with a long E sound, and you’re also off the mark. Most locals opt for the simple "NewOR-lins," and some even say it with four syllables: "NewAHL-lee-ins. Me? I pronounce it “GREAT FOOD!”
While it’s a close relative of the Old Fashioned, the Sazerac trademark is an absinthe “rinse” of the glass, and of course, rye whiskey. Introduce your girlfriends to this classic cocktail while you plan your next girls weekend in the Big Easy!
“Big things come in small packages!” The smallest state in the union is the namesake for this big-time tequila cocktail by cocktail master Vincenzo Marianella. He created this drink to honor the anniversary of Rhode Island’s Royal Charter of 1663. Call up your girlfriends and make a round of tasty Rhode Island Red cocktails to sip while you plan your next girls weekend on the East Coast.
Who wouldn’t want a cocktail that’sas smooth as Tennessee whiskey?...says Chris Stapleton! Your girls will love this amazing cocktail made with southern whiskey and touches of honey. It goes down easy and warms the belly. Make this cocktail with your girls today and start planning your next girls weekend in Nashville!
As a California native, everything about this cocktail screams, “my old stomping grounds!” Mixologist Ryan Fitzgerald created this drink for the 2009 San Francisco Slow Food Festival using only local ingredients
Chowder clams, also known as Quahogs, are a serious staple in New England cuisine. The East has beautiful colors in the fall, and wonderful foodallyear long. These giant clams can be found in countless dishes, but an extremely popular way to prepare them in Rhode Island is in these “stuffies”.
My all-time favorite city to visit in the U.S: Music City. A trip to Nashville is not complete without trying some of their famous hot chicken (wearing cowgirl boots of course). Although true Nashville hot chicken is breaded and fried, we found this awesome, easy recipe.
