Blogs

  • Shake Up This Tennessee Gold Cocktail

    Who wouldn’t want a cocktail that’s as 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!
  • Being on Time and Monday Mornings

    Monday. It’s a new day, a new week, chance to start over. Yeah, Friday nights are definitely high on my list, but my all time fave are Mondays, in particular the morning. I love the renewal. The reset. The recharge.
  • Prepare This Refreshing California Collins

    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
  • Where to Stay & What to Do in NOLA

    When you and your girlfriends are looking to get out of town for a little fun at any time of year (okay, except hurricane season), NOLA is your perfect destination. Home to some of the best cuisine in the United States, this foodie paradise will deliver on some of the best eats you’ve ever experienced. No need to worry about the extra calories, walking around the vibrant streets of the French quarter will have you and your crew in constant motion.
  • Girls Weekend Getaway to Charming Newport Rhode Island

    Sip some wine (or tequila) with your girlfriends in the sailing capital of the world, and the perfect destination for your next girls weekend: Newport, Rhode Island. In the heart of Rhode Island's “classic coast” you can choose your own adventure. If you’ve never been to Newport, it’s time to go!
  • Steam Up Some Rhode Island-Style Clam Stuffies

    Chowder clams, also known as Quahogs, are a serious staple in New England cuisine. The East has beautiful colors in the fall, and wonderful food all year 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 Girlfriendships Getaway to Music City

    Grab your cowgirl boots, hat, and best-fitting jeans. If you and your girls are looking to have a blast exploring a city on your girls weekend, look no further than the energetic streets of Nashville, Tennessee!
  • Fire Up This Nashville Style Shredded Hot Chicken

    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.
  • Making the Most of Trying Times, and a Special Birthday

    I pride myself on being a quick thinker. A “quick to-react-or”. A motivator. An always-in-motion gal. So when the coronavirus crippled us, I looked for ways to let the light shine in. Amongst the  many strategic efforts I made during this pandemic, the one that will last a very long time is our Thursday Zoom happy hour.
  • Grill Some California-Style Fish Tacos

    Using different fresh fish and creative toppings is an easy way to vary the simple recipe. What’s not to love about these tacos, packed with great taste and nutrition! Enjoy these tacos with your best girlfriends and a California Collins cocktail.
  • Girlfriends Getaway to Gorgeous Monterey

    Pete and I were married at Chimney Rock Winery in Napa, and the next day we were on our honeymoon traveling down Pacific Coast Highway. Monterey was our first stop. Though I was there as a newlywed, I highly recommend it as a magical way to relax and reset with your girlfriends.
  • Harvesting a Garden of Different Gifts

    Once September rolls around and we harvest the herbs from those boxes, I start my next labor of love. I put the rosemary in a large mason jar and combine it with olive oil and garlic to make an incredible fusion of flavor perfect for cooking or dipping. I’ll also use the rosemary and combine it with lavender along with lemon zest, jojoba oil and sugar for a shower scrub.