Sexual Mocha Martini
As with the Sexual Chocolate Martini, I hope the “Coming to America” reference is not lost on you. If you haven’t watched the original Eddie Murphy comedy yet, please do. Mixed in with all the silliness, you will find some gently told lessons about family, class, and love. You will also find Eddie and Arsenio Hall playing a wide variety of bit parts throughout the film, and my 11-year-old brain finds this hilarious. Yes, there’s…
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A few years back, I visited Nashville for a work conference. I was lucky enough to have my husband join me, and in the evenings, we would go out on the town for hot chicken and barbecue and Bushwackers. My friends, if you haven’t tried a Bushwacker it’s fundamentally an alcoholic Wendy’s Frosty (TM). What could possibly be wrong with that…except that the original is full of sugar? So, I adapted a recipe I found…
Read MoreSexual Chocolate Martini
I truly hope you recognize the reference to “Coming to America.” If not, I highly recommend that you watch this wonderful bit of Eddie Murphy silliness ASAP. You’ll note that my taste in movies is lighthearted and pretty juvenile. Don’t miss Eddie and Arsenio in cameos throughout the film, dressed up as different characters and sporting a variety of fun accents. On to the recipe… So maybe this is just a chocolate martini, but it did take…
Read MoreBrandy Alexander
I was visiting Copper Cat Distillery in Woodinville, WA one weekend and they were pouring samples of their delicious brandy. I had to bring a bottle home, and then I wanted to come up with something special to do with it. Thus was my Brandy Alexander born. Mmmmm.What could be wrong with brandy, chocolate, and cream? Not a lot, if you ask me. Food pairing: Low Carb Espresso Cookies
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