I know, I know… so the critics aren’t loving it. But I went ahead and bought my pair of tickets for The Great Gatsby this weekend anyway! Much like Gatsby himself, when Baz Luhrmann invites you to a party, you show up. We may not know exactly what we’re getting ourselves into, but we can… read more
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Bottoms Up :: Classic Kentucky Mint Julep
Jenn here, gearing up for “the most exciting two minutes in sports” this coming weekend! Yes, it’s that time of year again — when ladies and gentlemen gather at Churchill Downs to place their bets on the finest horses in the country. I still haven’t been to the Kentucky Derby (definitely on my “bucket list”),… read more
Bottoms Up :: Jalapeño Vodka Lemonade
Over the last two years, I’ve been working hard to build up my heat tolerance. Which means going out for Indian food at least once a week and ordering bottomless jalapeño lemonades at The Living Room, of course. In the process, I’ve acquired such a taste for everything fiery that I thought it due time I created… read more
Bottoms Up :: Peach, Kale & Coconut Smoothie
Sorry guys, but for today’s edition of Bottoms Up, we’re keeping it clean with a recipe that involves no last-minute “spikes” of vodka or “top-offs” of bubbly. This one involves kale, peaches and coconut water, and I swear: it’ll leave you feeling better than any 5 o’clock cocktail (okay, that might be stretching things a… read more
Bottoms Up :: Rhubarb Sparkler
I’ve got to admit that I was totally blown away (in the best way possible) by the response to yesterday’s announcement. You never really know what will happen when you put something like that out there (will anyone even care?), and I went to bed last night feeling incredibly thankful. You guys sure do know how… read more
Bottoms Up :: Oscar Night Smash
Yesterday we capped off our office Valentine’s party by (why not?) testing recipes for awards show-worthy vodka cocktails. The Oscars are right around the corner, and even though I’m planning to be curled up on the couch in my comfy pants this year, it’s always fun to add a few small doses of glitz to… read more
Bottoms Up :: Apple Orchard Cocktail
It’s been awhile since our last edition of Bottom’s Up… I have to admit that by the end of my pregnancy, the thought of mixing up cocktails that I couldn’t imbibe started to lose its luster. But now (hooray!) I’m ready to dive back into creating some perfectly fall concoctions when I can actually enjoy the… read more
Bottoms Up :: Pear + Thyme Fizz
I started out a little uninspired when concepting this week’s cocktail: the 100-degree temps were calling for something refreshing and fruity, but I’ve been feeling a little “done” with super summery drinks like sangria and margaritas (and no, I haven’t been drinking them…just mixing and photographing them!) After scanning some of my favorite cocktail recipes for… read more
Bottoms Up :: And an AMAZING Giveaway!
It’s been a little while since we’ve hosted a giveaway, so we’re bringing them back with what may be our biggest and best one yet. Since moving into our house last year, one of my favorite little luxuries has been our Electrolux Icon Wine Cooler – not only is it incredibly convenient to be able to… read more
Bottoms Up :: Blueberry-Lemon Fizz
I love when cocktails can almost be classified as health food, don’t you? Makes it just a little easier to justify seconds… which you’re going to want, after tasting this refreshing Blueberry-Lemon Fizz that I concocted yesterday (that’s brimming with antioxidant-rich berries, of course!) Don’t worry, this preggers girl only had a small sample, but… read more
