Posts for October 4th 2011

recipes

After-Dinner Drinks: Honey Roasted Martini

Most of us like a little something sweet after a good meal, whether it's a decadent dessert, a piece of candy, or a glass of dessert wine.

Most of us like a little something sweet after a good meal, whether it's a decadent dessert, a piece of candy, or a glass of dessert wine. I'm a sucker for creamy, sweet after-dinner drinks, like a white russian or a sip of Adult Chocolate Milk. Lately I've been getting creative with my dessert drinks, starting with this honey roasted martini.

I tore the recipe out of a Grey Goose ad a while back, though I admit I used Skyy Vanilla instead of Grey Goose, since that's what I had on hand (really, who needs two kinds of vanilla vodka in the liquor cabinet?). Though this cocktail is certainly sweet, it also packs a decadent punch reminiscent of almond truffles or nutty coffee. Blend with ice, as the recipe suggests, or just mix in a shaker as I did. Get the recipe.

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Honey Roasted Martini

From ied from Grey Goose Honey Roasted Martini Ingredients2 parts vanilla vodka 1 part almond liqueur 1 part coffee liqueur Dash of honey Splash of cream DirectionsBlend or shake with ice and serve.
Honey Roasted Martini

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Honey Roasted Martini

Honey Roasted Martini

Ingredients

2 parts vanilla vodka
1 part almond liqueur
1 part coffee liqueur
Dash of honey
Splash of cream

Directions

Blend or shake with ice and serve.

kitchen tools

Need It or Leave It? Kitchen Appliance Staples

With so many products on the market to make your cooking experience less time consuming and more precise, it's difficult to decipher which tools are totally necessary and which ones will collect dust.

With so many products on the market to make your cooking experience less time consuming and more precise, it's difficult to decipher which tools are totally necessary and which ones will collect dust. I'm interested in your thoughts on the subject. Take a peek at the eight appliances up for consideration and let me know if you totally need it or can leave it.

Original Recipes

Warm Up to Homemade Chai Tea Lattes

As the weather cools and Autumn storms roll in, nothing is more warming and satisfying than a cup of spicy, peppery chai tea.


As the weather cools and Autumn storms roll in, nothing is more warming and satisfying than a cup of spicy, peppery chai tea. Preparing a homemade batch is practically effortless and tastes a million times better than store-bought chai blends. Let the scent and flavor of these exotic spices keep you feeling cozy throughout the changing season.

See this cozy homemade chai recipe.

party planning

5 Quick, Beautiful Ways to Ice Cupcakes

You can always shellac frosting over your cupcakes, but learning a few simple but sophisticated techniques can give your pretty pastries a professional touch, not to mention impress your friends and family.

You can always shellac frosting over your cupcakes, but learning a few simple but sophisticated techniques can give your pretty pastries a professional touch, not to mention impress your friends and family. Here are five simple but dazzling ways to decorate your cupcakes.