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Creative Cocktails with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey is a good sipping whiskey and premium cocktail whiskey. I made several cocktails, and I love the versatility!

Pomegranite Cocktails in two martini glasses

How to Throw a Virtual Cocktail Party

Hosting a virtual happy hour is a fun and exciting way to connect with friends!

White Castle Turkey Stuffing

White Castle Turkey Stuffing Recipe

Who knew that White Castle sliders made an excellent stuffing! I had no idea until a few weeks ago but discovered through conversation with others that the recipe has been around a long time. Word on the street is this creative twist on stuffing was born years ago when a White Castle employee wanting to enhance her grandmother’s stuffing added White Castle Burgers. This recipe is easy and straightforward; therefore, perfect for me!  I’ve always shied away from making stuffing for large family gatherings in the past, usually leaving it to the older and experienced who have it down to a science. In my family, the stuffing is the co-star of the meal. Therefore, whoever stepped up to task better be sure their stuffing or dressing is up to snuff. While purchasing the ingredients for this recipe, the grandmotherly type at the check-out inquired if I was making stuffing as she scanned my items. I replied, “yes,” she then proceeded to tell me how much sage she uses and warned me not to use too much, lol. …

Charcuterie Board: Everything You Need to Know

I’d learned the components of a great charcuterie board when I had an evening out with author and entertaining and lifestyle expert Maureen Petrosky.

The Tipsy Housewife’s: Bean, Greens, and Proteins Recipe Challenge

Chicago Chef April Lee AKA The Tipsy Housewife recently challenged me along with a group of other fabulous females to create a healthier recipe using ten ingredients or less. 

Carlyn Berghoff’s Shrimp Martinis

After a tour of the Berghoff restaurant in Chicago, I was gifted with a cookbook containing a collection of the family’s history and recipes.  A gift of motivation…

Girls Night Out: The Chopping Block Recreational Cooking School

My friend Carol and I recently decided to treat ourselves to a night out at The Chopping Block recreational cooking school in Chicago. It was an experience we won’t soon forget. We had a ball!