20-Something Dreams and Cocktail Wishes

Cool, Light, and Refreshing: Mojito

2011-06-16T23:29:00.003-04:00

Holy Heck! You'd swear I'd fallen off the planet, I'm sure. I've had so much going on in the real world, I can't even begin to get into all of it. Anyhoodle, I've missed you so much. I hope you've all had a great start to summer and you've been busy testing out some cocktail recipes that you'd share with me.

Speaking of summer, let's kick it off with a seasonal classic - the mojito. It's refreshing. It's light and breezy. It's the perfect choice to help cool you off on a hot summer day. (If you prefer the strawberry version, check out this previous post.)

MOJITO (from allrecipes.com)

image: allrecipes

Ingredients:
10 Fresh mint leaves
1/2 Lime, cut into 4 wedges
2 tbl. White sugar (or to taste)
1 c. Ice cubes
1.5 fl oz. White rum
1/2 c. Club soda

Directions:
Place mint leaves and 1 lime wedge into a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the mint and lime. Add 2 more lime wedges and the sugar, and muddle again. DON'T strain mixture. Fill the glass almost to the top with ice. Pour the rum over the ice, and fill the rest of the way with club soda. Stir, taste, and add more sugar, if desired. Garnish with an additional lime wedge.

Hope you enjoy and I hope you're off to a wonderful start to the summer season!

Hugs n' Squishes! <3

Coconut Martini

2011-04-23T16:54:00.002-04:00

I'm a big fan of holidays... family time, a possible day off of work, and above all else - FOOD!! Easter always reminds me of light foods, especially when it comes to desserts. I always picture those cute little cupcakes with the coconut sprinkled on top (colored green) and the little bunnies sticking out. Know what I'm talking about? So anyhoodle, it got me thinking about a drink like that. If you find yourself in the mood for a little coconut, you might want to give this a whirl...

COCONUT MARTINI (from food.com)

photo: baby kato via food.com

Ingredients

1 ounce vanilla vodka, well chilled
1/3 cup coconut cream, chilled
1 ounce coconut rum
1 vanilla beans

Directions

Place all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Strain into a martini glass and serve with the vanilla bean folded into it. (so both ends peek out).

If coconut isn't quite your thing, you may want to check out something else I found while looking for a coconut martini recipe. I stumbled across this site: The Martini Diva. I think I might have just died and gone to heaven! There's a whole section just on dessert martinis. Woohoo! Check it out.

In all seriousness, I wish you all a very HAPPY EASTER!! <3

Chocolate Cake Martini

2011-04-03T17:28:00.006-04:00

I was at a pub the other night with a group of friends.. where I ordered my usual Grey Goose Dirty Martini, of course. Yum YUM!!! But, at the end of dinner, when I didn't like any of the desserts, I decided to try one of the most delicious drinks I have ever had in my life - a German Chocolate Caketini (with carmel and coconut rim). I have been on a hunt to find the recipe for the drink b/c I forgot to mark it down that night. If anyone happens to know it, can you let me know... pretty please, with sugar on top?!

However, in my search for the recipe, I ran across this little number that sounds pretty tasty...

CHOCOLATE CAKE MARTINI (from Drinksmixer.com)

Image from G Living (see link below)

3 oz Vanilla Vodka
1/2 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
3 oz Creme de Cacao
1 tbsp Sweetened Cocoa Powder
2 Lemon twists

Fill two cocktail glasses with ice water; set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add vanilla vodka, creme de cacao, and Frangelico hazelnut liqueur. Shake vigorously. Empty glasses of ice water, and dip edges into a flat dish filled with sweetened cocoa powder. Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the 2 cocktail glasses, and add a twist of lemon to each before serving.

If you like chocolate drinks, you may also check out the recipe from the image above for chocolate martini from GLiving (looks delish!)

Hope you have a great start to the week :)

Something Blue....

2011-03-19T09:56:00.002-04:00

It's official, this little darling is going to be a Mrs!! (yay!)

So, in honor of the occasion, I'm going to need a little something blue....

BLUE DREAM (from food.com)

2 ounces blue curacao

2 ounces coconut rum

2 ounces pina colada mix

whipped cream (optional)

Pour the Malibu coconut rum into a pina colada glass over ice. Add the pina colada mix and blue curacao; serve unstirred to see color difference, stir when ready to drink. It's very pretty. Serve with whipped cream on top if you wish.

Hope you enjoy! As for me, I've spent too much time being excited so I need to take a nap...sweet "blue dreams"!

Summer Dreaming: Strawberry Daiquiri

2011-03-07T06:43:00.003-05:00

Over the weekend, it was a toasty 45 degrees... of course that quickly changed to below freezing and we ended up with a few inches of snow last night (Booo!). Hmmm... let's hope it's the onion snow. But, as I walked into work Saturday afternoon there was a slight breeze and it smelled of spring. *sigh*

So, here's to spring and summer thoughts, and fresh fruit wishes....

VIRGIN STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI - from food.com (the site also as nutritional info)

Ingredients

1 ounce fresh lime juice
3 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup ( or fresh)
1 -3 teaspoon sugar ( or to taste)
cracked ice

Directions

Fill a blender with cracked ice. Add lime juice, strawberries, and sugar. Blend until smooth. You may add a little water if too thick. Pour into a chilled glass.
Garnish with an extra strawberry or an orange slice. Enjoy!

**Just add rum to give your cocktail a lovely touch at the end of a tough day ;P

Booze Break to Boys

2011-02-26T18:39:00.004-05:00

I know I usually talk about cocktails on here, but something else has been on my mind these past few days, mainly at the gym when I'm likely to get pregnant just walking into the testosterone in the free-weight section and I get so annoyed I want to geek out on someone...

So, here it is, my boy beef:

1) Why do you have to grunt EVERY time you lift a weight? When I look over, we're holding the same size weights. If I'm not grunting, you don't need to be grunting!

2) Don't go into the corner of the gym and flex- I can still see you reflecting off all the mirrors as you lift your sweat-stained wife beater and smile at yourself. Let me assure you, you are NO Usher or LL Cool J.

3) Get out of the gym if you're not working out. If you're using the gym as your personal "singles night" or you spend more time oogling the chick with the thong on the elliptical than using the treadmill while I'm waiting for it, it's time to go!

Other man beef I'm annoyed with:

4) Why are your hands always down your pants?! I don't walk around with my hands on my boobs all day, and my boobs are clean... which is more than I can probably say for what your grabbing!

5) Fart/Sex Jokes - are you still 13?! NO! So, how is it that you are still laughing your butt off (no pun intended) when one of your buddies farts or someone happens to mention the number 69? It's a number, fellas, not just a position!!!

6) Boy words - while we're on the subject of sex stuff, I'm come to a conclusion that all crude words that have more consonants than vowels were created by men. Think about it: C*nt, P*ssy, D*ck, T*ts... see what I mean? Girls tend to use more vowels: boobies, whohaa, tata.. get it? Drop the consonants, gentlemen, and perhaps you'd get more whohaa.

Don't get me wrong, I know woman are just as annoying, but I just had to vent for a sec. (I'll share annoying fem behavior on another day.) Anyone else have any annoying boy behavior to share?

Mango Mai Tai

2011-02-12T23:47:00.002-05:00

As the days of winter drag on, I keep trying to picture myself on a beach somewhere, my toes in the sand, the water rushing over them as I sit reading a good piece of chick lit... oh, sorry there. I just got myself lost in my own daydream...

With those kinds of thoughts, my mind often wanders to the drinks that make me think of summer. One of my favs.. Mango Mai Tai

MANGO MAI TAI (from allrecipes.com If you haven't been to this site before, you're missing out. This site has so many recipes for every occasion!)

Ingredients:

1 1/4 ounces Captain Morgan Parrot Bay

™ Mango

1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice

1/4 ounce orgeat syrup

1/4 cup grenadine

1 slice pineapple

1 stemmed cherry

Directions:

1.	Pour Captain Morgan Parrot Bay™ Mango, Jose Cuervo Lime Margarita Mix, pineapple juice, orgeat syrup, and grenadine into a shaker; shake with ice and pour into glass.
2.	Garnish the mai tai with a pineapple slice and cherry.

So lose yourself in a good daydream of the warm, salty sea air, and toast to one of these sweet little numbers.

Have a great weekend! :)

99 Bananas: Fuzzy Banana

2011-01-30T00:03:00.004-05:00

True it is, that I have a deep love of banana schnapps.

Oh, yeah.. that's the one....

I'm usually happy enough using it in a simple (some may say ghetto) combo of just pineapple juice and the schnapps (very tasty)... and I'm talking the cheapy cheap frozen pineapple juice not some hoity toity juice. Yup, it's just that tasty! But if you want to combine it with something else so that it can actually be considered a cocktail, you may want to try this...

FUZZY BANANA (from my super fav drinksmixer.com)

2 parts Orange Juice
1 part Banana Schnapps (I have a deep affection for 99 Bananas)
1 part Peach Schnapps

Mix all ingredients together in either a glass or pitcher, depending on the number of people you would like to serve. (Again, that's the beauty of using "parts"; they're more proportions than specific amounts.)

Hope you enjoy as much as I do! :)

Warm up Wednesday: Chai

2011-01-19T10:51:00.004-05:00

The weather outside may be frightful, but here's a tummy warming treat to try. This recipe is from the Bible of cookbooks, aka the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. Mine is the pink edition (gotta help save the ta-ta's).

amazon.com

CHAI (page 104 of the 12th Edition)

* 1 Black Tea Bag
* 1 3-inch piece of Stick Cinnamon
* 2 cups Milk
* 2 tablespoons raw sugar or honey
* 1 teaspoon Vanilla
* 1/8 teaspoon Ground Ginger
* 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cardamom

In a small saucepan combine tea bag, cinnamon stick, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 min. Remove and discard tea bag and cinnamon stick. Stir the milk, sugar, vanilla, ginger, and cardamom into the tea. Cover and stir over medium heat just until the mixture is heated through (DO NOT BOIL). To serve, pour hot mixture into warm mugs. Top with a dollop of whipped topping and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if you'd like.

Hello, Mojito... strawberry, that is

2011-01-13T13:47:00.003-05:00

Let's face it, the colder it gets outside, the more I dream of lazy days by the pool. The more I think of the pool, the more I think of light drinks that are refreshing. Combine that all in this wacky little brain of mine and what are you left with?...

STRAWBERRY MOJITO (from allrecipes.com If you aren't familiar with this site, you need to be. I use it for TONS of other recipes too)

white sugar, for rimming

2 large limes, quartered

1/2 bunch mint leaves

7 strawberries, quartered

1 cup white sugar

1 cup white rum

2 cups club soda

8 cups ice cubes

Directions:

1.	Pour 1/4 to 1/2 inch of sugar onto a small, shallow plate. Run one of the lime quarters around the rim of each cocktail glass, then dip the glasses into the sugar to rim; set aside.
2.	Squeeze all of the lime quarters into a sturdy glass pitcher. Toss the juiced limes into the pitcher along with the mint, strawberries, and 1 cup of sugar. Crush the fruits together with a muddler to release the juices from the strawberries and the oil from the mint leaves. Stir in the rum and club soda until the sugar has dissolved. Pour into the sugared glasses over ice cubes to serve.

Grab one of this tasty little numbers and a little umbrella, close your eyes and imagine the summer sun warming you up......*SIGH*

Hiatus

2011-01-09T20:28:00.001-05:00

Please excuse my hiatus. Things have been crazy lately. I'll be back soon. Hope all is well.

Hugs and Squishes <3

Eggnog Yumminess

2010-12-21T10:28:00.006-05:00

This recipe is a bit of work, but come on now, what holiday recipe doesn't take a bit of work?! So, here's a classic Christmas concoction. (Say that 10 times fast.) Now, if only I could find those glass moose cups from Christmas Vacation to complete the festivities....

EGGNOG (an Alton Brown recipe from the Food Network)

4 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1 pint whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
3 ounces bourbon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 egg whites *see egg warning below

Uncooked directions:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Add the milk, cream, bourbon and nutmeg and stir to combine.

Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat to soft peaks. With the mixer still running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.

Whisk the egg whites into the mixture. Chill and serve.

Cooked directions:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the egg yolks until they lighten in color. Gradually add the 1/3 cup sugar and continue to beat until it is completely dissolved. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, over high heat, combine the milk, heavy cream and nutmeg and bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and gradually temper the hot mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Then return everything to the pot and cook until the mixture reaches 160 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in the bourbon, pour into a medium mixing bowl, and set in the refrigerator to chill.

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the egg whites to soft peaks. With the mixer running gradually add the 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Whisk the egg whites into the chilled mixture.

*RAW EGG WARNING
Food Network Kitchens suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness. To reduce this risk, we recommend you use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean grade A or AA eggs with intact shells, and avoid contact between the yolks or whites and the shell.

From my blog to yours, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!

Cocktail Classic: Sweet Martini

2010-12-15T11:25:00.005-05:00

I love simple cocktails, especially when it comes to a martini. While I usually prefer a good ole dirty martini, I couldn't resist the simplicity of the Sweet Martini. What can I say; I'm a sucker for a cherry....

SWEET MARTINI (from Cocktail Classics by David Biggs page 27)

source

Ice cubes
1 part Gin
1 part Sweet Vermouth
Cocktail Cherries

Place about 8 ice cubes in a mixing glass. Add gin and vermouth. Stir well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with cocktail cherry.

** The author of this book notes that you shouldn't be so concerned with how big a "part" is. Whether you consider a "part" to be a teaspoon, a tablespoon, a cup, etc ... it should not matter. As long as you always keep your "part" the same, your proportions will always be the same. Therefore, your drink will always taste the same. Just a little food for thought I thought you may enjoy**

Happy Hump Day! :)

Canadian Classic: Bloody Caesar

2010-12-09T09:54:00.008-05:00

You'll get a little education here today, I know I did when I looked this up...

You all know I love more salty cocktails than sweet, but they are far and few between. So, I hunted down this tasty little number. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, b/c I'm only going by what I have read.... this drink is a Canadian classic. From what I have read, be careful if you order it here in the states; it is often confused with the Bloody Mary. Many bars around here don't have the juice to make them. In fact, I've read bartenders here in the states will even ask you "Do you mean a Bloody MARY," as if you aren't really sure of what you are ordering. They'll often give you a Mary instead, as if you either don't really know what you're ordering or simply b/c they think you won't notice a difference. They are similar, but different. Any lover of Mary's or Caesar's can tell you they DO taste different. I could tell. Anyhoodle, you know me and my Mary's; I love 'em. This Canadian is flyin' right up there with them. So delish!

BLOODY CAESAR (from drinksmixer - there's even a video of a bartender making it. It's quick and easy! *** I just checked back on the video today. They changed it. It has a different bartender, which is pretty cool b/c each bartender I have seen make it in the videos adds their own special touch.***)

sizzup.com

1 oz Vodka

Salt (about 3 twists on your salt grinder)
Celery Salt - for the Rim, though next time I think I'll try a cajun spice rim, just for kicks
Pepper (about 3 twists on your pepper grinder. I added a few extra b/c I like it peppery.)
1 dash Worcestershire Sauce
1 dash Tabasco Sauce (I added extra b/c you know I love the heat!)
Clamato Juice (This is right with the V8 juice at the grocery store)
Celery Stick - optional garnish

Rim a tall glass with celery salt. In another tall glass combine vodka, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and Clamato juice. Pour back and forth in between two glasses to mix thoroughly. Finally pour into the glass with the celery salt. Plop in a celery stick and enjoy any time of the day.

If you want to know more about the Caesar, there's a blog I found where they are in search of the world's best Caesar at I Bloody Love it. The girl that writes it is so funny. I also added a new blog list on the side for other blogs that have cocktail time in mind. If you find one you like, let me know and I'll add it.

Happy Thursday! :)

Maybe the Pope Knew What He was Talking About

2010-12-06T08:43:00.002-05:00

"Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do It! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows."

~~Pope Paul VI

Blue Seafoam Cocktail

2010-12-02T07:58:00.001-05:00

After being 55 degrees overnight Tuesday night and then flooding everything, the temps dropped to 29 degrees during the day and it started snowing. (Doesn't that seem a little backwards?) Anyhoodle, looking out the window at the snow and ice, I long for the warm days of summer. I think of sitting along the water at the beach with the foam from the crashing waves coming up and washing over my toes....*sigh*

So, in memory of those warm summer days, here's a drink to inspire that light, breeze mindset...

BLUE SEAFOAM (from my Sandra Lee Cocktail Time book page 128--Love this book, btw)

T Cee's Home-tested Cocktails

Ice Cubes
1/4 oz. Blueberry Flavored Vodka
1/4 oz. Vanilla Flavored Vodka
1 Splash Blue Curacao
Fresh Blueberries

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add blueberry vodka, vanilla vodka, and curacao. Shake well. Pour into a chilled glass Garnish with fresh blueberries.

Hope you enjoy this one. Happy Thursday :)

Beefed Up Shooters - Oyster Shooters

2010-11-29T14:11:00.006-05:00

Looking for an idea for an appetizer that will impress even your mother-in-law? Try these puppies on for size. Give these tasty little numbers a whirl and let me know what you think. I've had one before and it as soooooo good I could eaten all of them without sharing.

OYSTER SHOOTERS (from foodnetwork and my beloved Paula Deen)

Shooter #1:

1 raw oyster
1 teaspoon cocktail sauce
1 lemon wedge

Shooter #2:

1 raw oyster
1 teaspoon cocktail sauce
1 lemon wedge
Vodka

Shooter #3:

1 raw oyster
Tomato juice
Hot sauce
Lemon wedge

Directions:

#1. Add oyster to shot glass, place cocktail sauce on top then squeeze lemon juice over top.

#2. Place oyster in shot glass, top with desired amount of vodka, add cocktail sauce and squeeze lemon over top.

#3. Place oyster in a glass, cover with tomato juice, top with hot sauce and squeeze lemon over top.

Hope you enjoy. Happy start to the week. :)

Decorating Irritaion

2010-11-27T12:16:00.003-05:00

2 weeks after the move and I think I'm finally starting to get situated. I'm starting to hang things on the walls, making curtains with Big Sis, and constantly rearranging furniture. My beef? Trying to come up with a cohesive look. I have lots of little odds and ends - some metal, about a zillion different colors of wood, and a mish-mash of furniture styles (tranditional, 60's mod, country). I just prefer to say it's "eclectic" so that it sounds better. Any suggestions of how to make all of these styles come together? I could seriously use a few ideas.

Hope you're having a great weekend. :)

Munkiboy Cosmo-Not

2010-11-22T12:25:00.004-05:00

Tis the season for spending time with family and friends! I often find at this time of year I usually go out, instead of having them come over. (That way there aren't any dishes and you can just spend time together.) When we're all together, we may have some wine or cocktails, but before all of that comes the infamous decision - who's the DD? (Always remember to do this BEFORE you got out, not halfway through happy hour.) I usually end up the DD (A little fact that you may be surprised to hear- I don't drink alcohol very often. I'm the "mommy" of the group... probably b/c I'm a bit of a control freak.)

Some people get bummed thinking that they're missing out on something when they have to be the DD. It's just not true. There are so many tasty drinks that don't involve alcohol. You'd be shocked to know how many of those pretty little drinks at the restaurants can be made virgin.

So, in lieu of the holiday season, here's a drink to try out if you're the DD or just if you want to try something without the alcohol...

MUNKIBOY'S COSMO-NOT (from allrecipes.com)

1 c. Crushed Ice

3 oz. Peach Nectar

2 oz. Cranberry Juice Cocktail

.5 oz Grenadine

1 oz. Lemon Flavored Soda

1 Twist Lime Peel (Garnish)

Fill a shaker with ice and pour in peach nectar, cranberry juice, and grenadine. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a lime peel twist.

So, cheers you dear DD's! Just think, while you're sipping on one of these puppies and considering why you chose to be the DD, at least there won't be any videos of you actin'a fool popping up on youtube in the morning. Hope you have a great start to the holiday season!

Hot Mess Shake

2010-11-09T16:28:00.006-05:00

Do you ever have those moments in life that make you want to pull your hair out? I'm really having one right now...

HOT MESS

1 Tbs. Moving
1 c. Going on interviews
1/2 tsp. Trying to start my masters for my act 48 credits
1 dash Insomnia

Add all ingredients together and what do you have? ME! I'm one hot mess right now. I'm so stressed out that I can't sleep. My immune system has decided to kick the bucket and I have a throat so sore I can't stand it. Boooo... I hate these moments :(

Baby Shower Mocktail

2010-11-02T11:22:00.004-04:00

I'm a person that thinks there's a drink to celebrate every occasion. I especially love looking for drinks for bridal and baby showers. I recently came across this little number. It sounded so yummy. I think it would be perfect for a baby boy baby shower.

Btw.. random baby shower thought if you're planning one - I hate those little plastic babies that people freeze in ice. #1 - It's just plain creepy. #2 - Did you ever consider it's a choking hazard?!

But anyhoodle- moving on....

BABY BOUNCING BLUEBERRY DELIGHT (from my one of my fav sites drinksmixer)

1 oz Fresh Blueberries
1 oz Fresh Raspberries
1 oz Non-fat plain Yogurt
1 Pineapple Ring
3 oz Pina Colada Mix

Blend all ingredients with crushed ice. Serve in a well chilled tall glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries and pineapple wedges.

Sour Patch Kid Cocktail

2010-10-28T21:19:00.006-04:00

As I was handing out candy to trick-or-treaters tonight (well, I should say handing out some and chowing on the rest), I couldn't help but think how much I love Sour Patch Kids. I was curious if there was such a thing as a cocktail for it. As it turns out, there is! I just found this, so you'll have to try it and let me know what you think....

dylans candy bar (might I add, I have a slight addiction to this website)

SOUR PATCH KID COCKTAIL (from drinksmixer.com)

1.5 oz Vodka
1.5 oz Blue Curacao Liqueur
1 oz Grenadine
1 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
1 wedge Lime

Combine vodka, blue curacao, grenadine, sweet and sour mix, and juice from lime juice into a shaker filled with ice. Shake ingredients thoroughly and pour drink and as much ice as desired

into a cocktail glass. Enjoy! If you like more sour, you can add additional lime juice.

NOTE: ** It is noted on the website that this is a strong drink that you don't really taste the alcohol. You may drink more than you should. Use caution!**

Hope you enjoy this candy inspired drink. Let me know if you like it.

Please drink responsibly. I do not condone the use of alcohol by anyone that is not of legal age.

What's up with the "WE"?!

2010-10-25T23:45:00.005-04:00

I have a question - why on this blessed earth do people use the word "we" when referring to sports things?

WE just drafted (insert name)
WE just got a touchdown
WE have the ball
WE're going to have a great team this year

OUR defense is weak
They just fouled on US

What the heck is up with that? Yes, even Big Sis is guilty of this. (Sorry, H. I still love you though. hehe) I just don't understand it though. If YOU don't have a jersey and aren't a member of the team, why are you making the statements as if you are? Then, it gets even funnier b/c when a team starts to suck, all the We's, Our's, and Us' go out the window.

"They" played like crap today
"They" shouldn't have done that

Are you a WE person, a THEY person, or could you care less?

Holiday Cocktail Inspiration: Candy Corn Cocktail

2010-10-20T11:23:00.004-04:00

I was very excited the other day when Big Sis told be she purchased black vodka... do you have any idea how many ideas went through my head?! So, I'll have to test a few out and let you know what I think. Until then, here's another Halloween-inspired cocktail...

CANDY CORN CORDIALS (photo and recipe from my beloved food network)

For the infused vodka:

1/2 cup candy corn
1 1/2 cups vodka

For the cordials:

2 ounces orange liqueur
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 large egg white
Candy corn, for garnish

Directions

Infuse the vodka: Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container; set aside for at least 3 hours, then strain.

Make the cordials: Add 4 ounces of the candy corn vodka, the orange liqueur, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish with candy corn.

As I said the last time I made a drink with egg white, don't be sccccuuuuuuuurrrrddd. It's not gross. You can't taste it. It helps to create a nice foam. So drink up, and enjoy this little holiday treat! :)

Classic Cocktail: Dirty Martini

2010-10-11T00:09:00.006-04:00

I've always been more of a salty girl than a sweet girl. I rarely order dessert and I'd rather eat a tub of french onion dip any day over a cupcake or a cookie. You may be surprised that my drink of choice is a Bloody Mary with Pepper Vodka, considering all the sweet drinks I post. But here's another salty favorite, if you're like me and in the mood for something other than a sugary cocktail. The one, the only, the classic...

scienceofdrink.com

DIRTY MARTINI (from drinksmixer.com)

2 oz Gin
1 tbsp Dry Vermouth
2 tbsp Olive Juice
2 Olives

1. Place an ice cube and a small amount of water in a cocktail glass. Place in freezer for 2 - 3 minutes.

2. Fill a mixer with all ingredients including garnish. Cover and shake hard 3 - 4 times.

3. Remove cocktail glass from freezer, and empty. Strain contents of the mixer into the cocktail glass, include one of the olives.

Enjoy!

So, my options are stripper and.... stripper?!

2010-10-05T22:36:00.003-04:00

HB and I finally had a chance to go on a little date. With our schedules being completely opposite these days, we rarely have a chance to go out together. After a tasty dinner at the new Mexican restaurant, and a quick pop to good ole' Tarjay.... we stopped at the Halloween store.

I love that you get to play dress up and run around at least once a year. So what were my options... Cleopatra Stripper, Poodle Skirt Stripper, Forest Fairy Stripper..... you get the idea. Can I please... with sugar on top... get a single costume that doesn't scream stripper?! Don't get me wrong, I'd like to look like a sexy kitty cat once in awhile, but seriously? Does every costume have to have boobs pouring out the top and my hooha hanging out the bottom? Can I just find a few costumes that are gorgeous or cute or funny without any of it looking like I'm twirling my freak around a pole?!

Anyone else know what I'm talking about?

Festive Fall Drink: Bourbon Coolers

2010-09-29T23:18:00.003-04:00

As much as I wish it was still summer, I just have to face it- it's fall. With evening temps in the 30's starting this coming week, I suppose I'll have to start getting used to the idea that running around in flip-flops and shorts is over until next year.

So, I went hunting for a fall cocktail to kick-off the season....

BOURBON COOLERS (from the Food Network)

6 oz. Bourbon
6 oz Orange Juice
5-6 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
Dry Sparkling White Wine

Combine 6 ounces each bourbon and fresh orange juice in a large cocktail shaker. Add 5 to 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup and fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 1 minute, then strain into 6 chilled champagne flutes. Top with your favorite dry sparkling white wine and garnish each drink with an orange peel twist.

Hope you enjoy this fall-inspired drink. Happy hump day! :)

Love to Hate You

2010-09-29T11:05:00.004-04:00

As I sit here with a nasty migraine, I've been watching "Heartbreakers". I have to be honest. I pretend to hate this movie but in reality I love it... Shhh... don't tell anyone. It's just one of those movies I ban every now and then because I love to hate......

Jennifer Love Hewitt

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She's just one of those girls you love to hate. It's sorta like when I watched "In Her Shoes" and saw Cameron Diaz running around in just her undies and heels. Her bod was in such good shape, I remember I put down my popcorn and refused to eat any more of it. Then I banned myself from watching the movie so I would stop comparing myself to her. Why do we do that to ourselves? Why do women look at other women and become so intimidated? When I look at JLH, I wonder if God could have considered breaking up her traits a bit and giving some of the rest of us some of the goods. Seriously, does that chick have one single flaw.... grrr

Nobody Better Lay a Finger on my Butterfinger

2010-09-27T13:37:00.002-04:00

The chillier it gets outside, the more I crave hot chocolate. A few years back I found a butterfinger hot chocolate mix. I haven't been able to find it since. Does anyone know how you can find this? Or does anyone know a recipe for it?

Anyone, Anyone... Bueller.. Bueller?

Back from the Depths: Singapore Sling

2010-09-27T01:04:00.004-04:00

I know I haven't written in forever! I miss you and you may have missed some recipes :) So here you go. You may have been having drink recipe withdrawl. Here's another one to get you going....

ginologist.com

SINGAPORE SLING (from Emeril/Food Network)

2 cups ice cubes
1 1/2 ounces Gin
2 ounces Lemon mix
2 ounces club soda
2 ounces 7-Up
1/2 ounce cherry brandy
2 maraschino cherries
1 slice fresh orange
1 cocktail umbrella

Directions

Fill a mixing glass with ice. Add the gin and lemon mix. Place a metal shaker over the glass, invert, and shake 3 to 4 seconds. Pour the mixture into a Singapore Sling glass (ice included). Fill the glass with the club soda and 7-Up. Float the brandy on top. Garnish with the cherries, orange slice and umbrella.

These are so yummy. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Bit of sad news...

2010-07-13T10:58:00.003-04:00

Sometimes when you're going through this life, you get sucker punched. It's out of left field and you have no idea that it's coming....

I just found out that I won't be able to be an aunt for the moment. Big sis just lost her little angel. Please drop her a line and share some love. I know she could use it.

You will be missed little one. Someday when I get to leave this world, I'll have the opportunity to meet you. Say hello to your big brother or sister too. I love you, Love your "Aunt Jello"

Berry Sake

2010-07-10T17:19:00.004-04:00

Many of you know how much I love Sandra Lee! (I love love love her new book) That woman definitely knows how to whip up a cocktail.

Well, I went to her semi-homade website to see if I could find a new recipe and I ended up finding this... I can't wait to try it...

BERRY SAKE

1 bottle (750 ml) Sake

1 pint (2 cups) Wild Raspberry Juice

1/8 cup Lemon Juice

1 cup Frozen Raspberries, thawed

1 cup crushed ice

Combine all ingredients into a blender. Pulse until raspberries are completely crushed. Strain to remove the ice. Pour into sake glasses. Garnish with a few raspberries.

I just thought I'd try something different. Sake.. that's one I haven't done on here before. Speaking of sake, those are some glasses I don't have in my collection! Ooo.. an excuse to do a little more shopping before the next girls' night.

Hope you enjoy!

Pretty in Pink--Pink Lady Cocktail

2010-06-22T19:11:00.005-04:00

Who doesn't love a Pink Lady?!

No, not those pink ladies...

the sister project
Gotta love that movie! Grease is one of my all time favs!

I meant the PINK LADY COCKTAIL (yum, yum)...from cocktails.about.com

1.5 oz Gin
.75 oz Applejack (apple brandy)
.25 oz Lemon Juice
1-2 dashes Grenadine
1 Egg White (This helps to create the foam)
**Garnish:Maraschino Cherries

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously (shake harder/longer than you normally would to allow drink to foam) Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a cherry.

Ok, gals, don't get grossed out by the egg white. If you've ever made a home-made orange julius, that's what's in it. Trust me, there's no funky taste.

Hope you enjoy this pretty n' pink drink!

I love you, Sandra Lee

2010-06-13T13:54:00.002-04:00

Can I just say that I love this new book my big sis got me for my birthday....

I'm in heaven! There's all sorts of coctail recipes and lots of finger food recipes too. You have to check it out!

Bikini Beach Martini

2010-06-06T17:39:00.005-04:00

Hello!! I can't tell you how much I've missed you. There has been so much going on... I still can't tell you what, but I hope to soon. I'm still on a bit of a blog-cation.... but I just got back from my actual vaca from the Outer Banks and wanted to share a tasty number with you. So, here it is....

BIKINI BEACH MARTINI (from recipezaar.com..... one of my favs of all time)

1 oz. Coconut Rum
1 oz. Vanilla Vodka
4 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/4 tsp. Grenadine
Garnish options: Pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries

Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until frothy. Pour into martini glass and garnish with cherry or pineapple.

So, until I see talk to you again.. CHEERS!!

Blog-cation

2010-04-05T18:08:00.003-04:00

They say (whoever the heck THEY are), that life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. And so, this seems to be the case for me these days. Because of that, I'm going on a bit of a blog-cation. I hope it's only going to be a few weeks, and that I'll come back with some good news.

So I wish you all well. I'll try to keep up on reading your blogs, but we'll see. There's a lot going on lately.

See you soon.
Hugs and Squishes-- Your little darling

St Patty's Mocktails

2010-03-14T17:29:00.002-04:00

Growing up, I loved St. Patrick's Day. At school, they served green eggs and ham. Then, when I'd get home, we'd always be sure to order green pizza from Best Way. As for Dad, no St. Patty's Day would be complete without a big green beer. I still love love to celebrate the day. (Though, I am ashamed to say, that I don't really know what I am celebrating... can someone throw me a bone on this?)

bulldogblog.net

But, in honor of the day, (and the ongoing March Mocktail Maddness).. here's another tasty concoction to share in celebration of the day...

GREEN GRAPE SPRITZER ... from Flora's Drink Hideout

2 c. Green Grapes
1 c. Chilled Pineapple Juice
1 c. Chilled Mineral Water

Combine grapes and pineapple juice in a blender. Mix until smooth. Strain mixture to remove grape skins. Return mixture to blender and add mineral water. Blend 10 more seconds.

And, then there's this one just for fun... I know it's not a mocktail, but it's still yummy!

PEPPERMINT CANDY SHAKES.. from amazingmoms.com

2.5 c. Vanilla Ice Cream
1/4 c. Milk
1/2 c. Peppermint Patties or Junior Mints, broken into small pieces

Place candy pieces into freezer for a 15 min. Take candy out of freezer and combine all ingredients into a blender on med speed for 30 seconds. Stir with a spoon and blend 30 more seconds. Top with whip cream and a few peppermint candies.

If you want some more St. Patty's Day ideas, check out the party planning and food blogs on the right side of my blog! Hope you all have a great St. Patrick's Day!

March Madness Mocktails:Little Manhattan

2010-03-07T14:20:00.007-05:00

I'm glad so many of you enjoyed the mocktail recipes from the previous post. As Piper Jacquelyn put it, you felt so darn fancy as a kid drinking one of them...and don't even act like you never drank with your pinky sticking out. So, I've decided that I'll be spending March focusing on Mocktails. I hope you enjoy. And, hey, you can even share these ones with your kiddos! Tea time never tasted so good!

recipezaar.com

LITTLE MANHATTAN (from recipezaar.com)

1/4 c. Cranberry Juice
1/4 c. Orange Juice
1/2 tsp. Cherry Juice
1/4 tsp. Lemon Juice
2 dashes Orange Bitters (You can also leave out. Does anyone know where you can find these?)
Maraschino Cherries (optional)

Place all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a well chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with cherries.

Mocktails for March

2010-03-05T17:35:00.004-05:00

I love a good drink! (You know I do). But, you may be surprised that more often than not, I am the DD for the evening. The problem? Bottled water isn't nearly as appealing as a tasty looking drink on a server's tray with that cute friggin' umbrella hanging off the side, taunting me. So, to cure my cocktail woes... here are some tasty mocktails for to enjoy......

supercocktails.com

The classic-------SHIRLEY TEMPLE (This was my favorite growing up)

1/2 c. Chilled Ginger Ale

1 Tbl. Grenadine

Ice

Maraschino Cherries

Pour ginger ale and grenadine over ice. Toss in a few maraschino cherries on top

BANANA COLADA (from drinkalternatives.com)

1 c. Crushed Ice

1 Banana

3/4 c. Pineapple Juice

2 Tbl. Coconut Creme

Mix all ingredients together in a blender. Pour into your favorite cocktail glass. Serve with a pineapple wedge and a cherry on top.

If you're interested in more mocktail recipes, please check out drinkalternatives.com. You'll be surprised how many recipes you'll find! ENJOY!

Vodka Slush

2010-02-28T15:31:00.003-05:00

At a get-together this weekend, I was shocked to find this concoction in the recipe box at my Dad's house. I was even more shocked to hear my step-mom respond "What? Vodka Slush? Oh yeah, that's a good one!" If you knew my family, this would have cracked you up as much as it did for me.

So in honor of family, this week I'll share with you an apparent family favorite (though I never knew it until last night). Let me know what you think...

I hope this drink makes you think more of this type of weather, instead of the cold...
Yup, that's me...jumping around like an idiot at the mini golf course this past summer

VODKA SLUSH
2 Teabags
1 c. Boiling Water
1- 12 oz. can Frozen Orange Juice
1- 12 oz. can Lemonade
2 c. Vodka
3 c. Cool Water

Mix together and freeze.... then imagine it's summer (Feel warmer yet?!)

Low-Cal Pina Colada Cooler

2010-02-20T19:47:00.002-05:00

It's that time of the year... you've either somehow managed to stick to your exercise regimen from the new year, or you've realized that spring is around the corner. Either way, those big comfy-domfy Saturday "relax around the house" pants are going to have to come off at some point to make room for lighter clothing....whether you're ready or not. Let's face it, the cocktails I shared with you last time may have been quite tasty, but they probably weren't the best for your waistline. (I kept trying to tell myself that it wasn't as bad for me because it was in drink form, rather than actual candy bar form....I know, I know...nice try.)

So, here's a tasty little number to keep you on track while your working on your hot bod-

fitnessmagazine.com

LOW-CALORIE PINA COLADA COOLER (from fitness magazine)

1.5 oz. Coconut Flavored Rum
3 oz. Pineapple Juice
4 oz. Sparkling Water
1 Tbs of Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut Lite (found in the drink mixers section of many supermarkets)

Pour ingredients over ice. Stir.

I hope you enjoy. Watching your figure never tasted so good. :)

Candy Bar Cockatils

2010-02-07T13:59:00.004-05:00

Who doesn't love a good candy bar? I know I do. They stare at me while I wait in the checkout line at the grocery store, as I attempt to not be interested in them. As I make my way to the register with just what I intended to pick up- a few taco shells and some salsa for a taco night, they stare back at me with their tasty looking labels, their sweet caramel taunting me.......sorry, I got lost in the moment, there.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.slashfood.com

At any rate.. inspired by some of my favorite candy bars, here are a few drinkable versions. Let me know what you think...

BUTTERFINGER drink (from allcocktails.com)

1.5 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps
1.5 Bailey's Irish Cream
2 parts Milk

Combine all ingredients. Shake and serve.

LIQUID SNICKERS (drinksmixer.com)

1 oz. Dark Creme de Cacao
1/2 oz Irish Cream
1/2 oz. Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
1/2 oz Light Cream

Pour creme de cacao, Irish cream, and frangelico over ice. Top with slight cream and stir.

I hope you enjoy. Have a great Super Bowl night!

Chocolate Covered Raspberry Martini

2010-01-26T23:48:00.004-05:00

How many of you love girls' night?! Woohoo! Now, how many of you love a girl's night, alone? Sometimes there is nothing I love more than snuggling into my flannel jammies and throwing on my snuggie (Yes, I own one. Don't judge it until you have one, hehehe). I stick in a chick flick (SATC is always a good choice), sit back and enjoy -No boy to ask me for the zillionth time why I find Carrie, Samantha, and the rest of the girls so entertaining...No one to bother me. It's just me, all snuggled into the couch with a mask on my face, a great movie, and a cocktail in my hand.

Ahhh, c'est la vie!

Today's cocktail is just for you to enjoy... and no, please don't even consider to count the calories in this little darling.

foodnetwork.com

CHOCOLATE COVERED RASPBERRY MARTINI (from foodnetwork.com)

1 oz. Raspberry Liqueur
1 oz. Bourbon
1 oz. Chocolate Liqueur
1/2 oz Heavy Cream
Ice
*Options:Fresh Raspberries to garnish and chocolate syrup to swirl into martini glass

Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into your favorite martini glass.

Hope you enjoy your girl's night with the most beautiful, hilarious, and charming person you know-YOU! Because, garsh darn it, you know you're still fierce even when you have a bunch of cucumber slices over your eyes! :)

Mallrat/Pineapple Julius Recipe

2010-01-24T13:31:00.005-05:00

At the age of 13, I can remember spending every friggin' Saturday doing the same thing-going to the mall. Somehow, someway I managed to spend almost 8 hours there without running out of the $20 bill that I was given from my allowance. (Oh, if I could only do that now!) Back then, the mall was less about the actual act of shopping, and more of a social ritual. Yes, you know what I'm talking about! I remember dolling myself up in the morning, with my finest "Rave" and "Deb" clothes and then sitting the rest of the afternoon at the lunch courtyard hoping to be hit on by some hot teenie bopper boy... too bad they were more interested in the arcade. Ahh, the memories...doesn't it just take you back?

So, in honor of those tween memories, I share with you one of the drinks I could NEVER EVER leave the mall without having...

PINEAPPLE JULIUS... from recipezaar.com (one of my fav sites of all time)

(makes two shakes)
8 oz. Can Pineapple in Juice
2 Egg Whites (Gross, but true!)
3/4 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 c. Sugar
1 c. Crushed Ice

Combine all ingredients in a blender (set on high) for one minute.

So, gals, take a trip down memory lane, enjoy, and remember your innocent Mall rat days. What was your favorite thing to do at the mall in your tween years?

Hawaiian Dream cocktail

2010-01-20T21:51:00.005-05:00

I was recently asked why on this blessed earth I have an entire blog dedicated to drinks... well, gang, the truth is that the greatest memories of my life have involved sitting around a table with a drink in my hand (And no, surprisingly, not usually with an alocholic one.) Think about it- whether sitting at a restaurant with girlfriends or sitting around the table after a big meal (when all of the dishes have been cleared) with my family, or out with HB.. some of the greatest conversations of my life have involved those moments. Sharing fears. Celebrating a baby shower (with that tasty punch that has the plastic baby floating in the ice). Having a night out with my honey. Some of life greatest moments occur when the rest of the world slows down for a moment, and nothing remains but a good conversation and some tasty little number keeping your whistle wet. Nerdy, but true. Ok, ok... enough of my gabbing....

In the spirit of those cherished moments, I share with you a new tasty concoction....

hawaiimagazine.com

HAWAIIAN DREAM cocktail (from drinksmixer.com)

1 oz. Maui Blue Hawaiian Schnapps
1 oz. Absolute Vodka
1 oz. Pineapple Rum
5 oz. Pineapple Juice

Pour schnapps, vodka, and rum into a glass, over ice. Fill with fresh, chilled pineapple juice. Stir briefly and serve.

So, gals, cheers to life's greatest conversations! I hope you enjoy!

Hot Buttered Rum Christmas Cocktail

2009-12-24T16:01:00.006-05:00

Merry Christmas!
I know, I know.. I vanished off the face of the earth. With the craziness of the holidays, blogworld had to take a back seat (and I'm talking about the seat WAY in the back), unfortunately. But the good news is that I have emerged just in time to toast to you a tasty Christmas cocktail. Feel free to serve it to Santa when he drops by...

HOT BUTTERED RUM COCKTAIL... from Emeril on thefoodnetwork.com (you know I love my food network!!)

1 Stick Unsalted Butter, softened
2 c. Light Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1/2 tsp. Grated Nutmeg
Pinch Ground cloves
Pinch Salt
Bottle Dark Rum
Boiling Water

In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Refrigerate until almost firm. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into 12 small mugs. Pour about 3 ounces of rum into each mug (filling about halfway). Top with boiling water (to fill the remaining half), stir well, and serve immediately

Yum, Yum.. I hope you enjoy. More importantly, I hope you enjoy your time with loved ones.

Big Sis and I last Christmas

Godiva Chocolate Martini/Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini

2009-12-01T19:11:00.004-05:00

Hey, there puuuuurrrty ladies! Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving. I know I did. I spent the day stuffing my face with my hunny bunny's mother's broccoli cheese casserole. (If you don't like veggies-don't worry. With as much cheese and other crap that's in the casserole, you'd never even notice the veggies existed!)

Okay, okay.. let me get to the martini's! (Woohoo!) This week, I've got lots of tasty recipes...

Godiva Chocolate Martini & Pineapple Upside Down Cake Martini

Yes, this is the actual pineapple upside down cake martini we made.

This is from Big Sis' Blog,"Yummies for my Tummies"

This week I'm sharing these recipes from my lovely Big Sis. She made these for us gals during a recent scrapbook night at her house. Trust me, I taste-tested them ALL myself. (Not to mention a repeat of my Wedding Cake Martini- which is in still in with the alcoholic recipes in the left column of my blog. )They're great! Needless to say, we didn't get much scrapbooking done.

Try these at your next girls' night. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Plus check out the shrimp recipe she made... one word-AMAZING!!!

Hope you all have a great week!:)

Thanksgiving Sangria

2009-11-22T22:44:00.003-05:00

It that time of year again-the time of year when you sit around the table with family and friends. You've completely stuffed yourself with turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie... and you have just unbuttoned the top button of your pants. You've eaten so much you think you are either going to burst or drop into a carb-induced coma on the couch. While I would normally post some delicious holiday inspired drink, I thought this time I'd try something else-a summer inspired drink! The last thing your want after you've eaten a massive meal is to add a thick, heavy drink. So, to lighten your load.. here's a refreshing option for your holiday get-together...

foodnetwork.com

SANGRIA PEREA ... a Guy Fieri recipe from foodnetwork.com
3 c. Ice cubes
1/4 c. Lemon slices
1/4 c. Lime slices
1/4 c. Oranges slices
1/4 c. Pineapple Chunks
1/4 c. Seedless Grapes
2 c. Red Wine
1/2 c. Peach Brandy
1 c. Orange Juice
1 c. Lemon/Lime Soda

In a large pitcher, add all ingredients and stir to combine. Best served, after about an hour when fruit and wine have had time to infuse each other.

I hope you all enjoy. Most of all, I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving and enjoy your time with those you love the most.

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year?

Cupcake Martini Recipe

2009-11-14T12:18:00.006-05:00

Hello, loves! For those of you that asked- yes, the Halloween wedding was fabulous. Once I steal my camera back from HB I'll be sure to post pictures. In the meantime- I got on today and saw I had a little surprise waiting for me.....

This lovely little thing comes to me from the Daily tribal. If you haven't been to this blog before, you're missing out. You will crack the heck up. Her "Sexy Cupcake Saturdays" will surely make you laugh and be hungry all at the same time.

So in honor of Daily Tribal and her Cupcake Saturdays, I thought I'd share this one with you...

hostessblog.com (you have got to check out this blog, too- so many great ideas)

CUPCAKE MARTINI ... from idrink.com

1/2 c. Vanilla Vodka

1/2 c. Sprite, 7up, or Sierra Mist (or another lemon lime drink of your choice)

Fill your favorite cocktail glass half full with ice. Add vodka. Pour in Sprite- FROM 1/2 a FT ABOVE THE COCKTAIL GLASS. (This is supposed to help mix it, or something.) Stir for 10 seconds and serve immediately.

Ok, gals... I've never tried this one before, so you have to let me know how it is. You also have to tell me if it really matters whether or not you pour it from 1/2 ft above the glass... cuz I don't want to look like an idiot doing that! hehe

btw... OceanDreams.. I plan on finding some tasty drinks for you for Thanksgiving!

Have a great weekend, everybody!

Vampires, Dracula, and Widow Drinks, oh my!

2009-10-27T22:38:00.005-04:00

Well, hello there, girls and ghouls... you'd all be so proud of me. I have been getting into the spirit of Halloween this year. For those of you that follow, you know I'm not much of a fall girl, but I might just change my mind this year. The honey buns and I have a Halloween wedding we're going to this Saturday (Me... as a little forest fairy thingy majig. The honey buns... as "Dick in a Box"... yes the one from Saturday Night Live. I know, I'm so proud. haha.) But anyhoodle, I thought I'd share a few tasty Halloweenie drinks for you all for the big day. Hope you enjoy...and stay safe.

Until next time... "Muuuuuu....ahhhhhh....ahhhh...ahhhh" That was supposed to be my vampirish-devilish laugh, if you couldn't tell. haha!

from: fanpop.com (I wish I could look that good as a vampire!)

DRACULA'S KISS... from drinknation.com (And they have lots of other Halloween cocktails, if you're interested)

1 part Coconut Rum

1 part Raspberry Liqueur

1 part Pineapple Juice

** A pinch of red food coloring, if desired

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker, filled with ice. Strain into a shot glass.

BLACK WIDOW... from divinedinnerparty.com (I just found this site. It's amazing... you have to check it out. They also have terrific ideas for how to rim your cocktail glasses...from "blood" rims to other tasty little sugar rings. I am so trying these!)

from: divinedinnerparty.com
(Don't they look yummy?!)

2 oz. Blavod Black Vodka, VERY cold

3 oz. Cranberry Juice, chilled

Fill small, clear cocktail glass with ice. Pour cranberry juice over ice. GENTLY layer black vodka on top. Enjoy.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

"Muuuuuu...ahhhh..ahhhh... ahhhhh.".... How about that time? Did you like it?! haha

Witch's Tit cocktail recipe

2009-10-16T19:50:00.006-04:00

Despite the fact we have been having a snowstorm the past 2 days here in Happy Valley (and it is still continuing into tomorrow... on into Penn State's homecoming day), I will try to remain calm. Yes, it's true that we already have 2 inches of snow and a chance of 4-8 inches tonight. That's right, you read that correctly -S.N.O.W! And, it's supposed to be Halloween soon, right? Someone please explain how all of that goes together! But in honor of the spirit of Halloween, I thought I'd share a little cocktail to set the mood for the rest of you, as I dig myself out of the snow mounds. So, this one's for all of you...

Witch's Tit (alcoholic) ...from one of my fav sites drinksmixer.com

2.5 oz Kahlua Coffee Liqueur

.5 oz. Heavy Cream

1 Maraschino Cherry

Pour Kahlua into shot glass or pousse cafe glass.* Carefully float the cream on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon. Place the cherry in the center. Enjoy.

*If you aren't sure what a pousse cafe glass is (I know I had to look it up), I guess this is what it looks like..

gourmet.com

Or like this one...

bardrinks.ca

And from what I understand, pousse cafe drinks are drinks that are carefully layered, starting with the most dense to the least. (See, and you thought you were just going to get drinks on this blog. Who would have thought you might learn something, too?!)

Hope you all enjoy this tasty Halloween treat!

Pink Drink Recipes

2009-10-10T00:23:00.007-04:00

I talked in my last post about pink pajama parties...I just read an article recently about them. As soon as I find the article again, I'll try to let you know how to start your own.

If you're already planning on starting one... here's some pink drink recipes for you...

PINK SQUIRREL (alcoholic)... compliments of Big Sis's family cookbook

1 oz. Creme de Noyaux

1/2 oz. White Cream de Cacao

1/2 oz. Light Cream

Fill shaker with ingredients and ice. Shake well. Strain into your favorite cocktail glass.

STRAWBERRY JULIUS (non-alcoholic).... also comes from fam cookbook

1 c. Strawberries, sliced

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. Water (may also wish to sub ice cubes)

1/4 c. Sugar

2/3 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract

Add all ingredients together in blender. Blend until smooth and serve.

For additional recipes, check out pinkdrinkbook.com

I believe proceeds from this book go to breast cancer research.

Think Pink Month

2009-10-10T00:00:00.004-04:00

We all have dreams of the women we will one day become. We dream about our jobs, our families, an even occassionally dreaming we will become the next American Idol, as we belt out a tune in the shower. For some women, this dream can be altered by the earth shattering reality of hearing "You have breast cancer." For these women, many dreams fall to the wayside, as dreams of survival take over. It's scary. It's unfair. It's something that no woman should ever have to deal with.

While I am blessed to never have had to deal with such an ordeal in my family, I know there are so many other women who are finding the strength each day fight against incredible odds. I talk with them each day as they come into work for chemo treatments. Their bravery inspires me.

So, in honor of these incredible women, I ask you all to join in on "Think Pink" Breast Cancer Awareness month. In towns and cities all over, there are programs and activities to raise money for breast cancer research. If you can't find one in your area... consider creating your own pink pajama party night. Invite friends and loved ones for an evening of sharing in the celebration of life and dreams... because every woman deserves to see her dreams come true.

To all of you incredible women, may you never forget just how strong and beautiful you are!

Candy Apple Martini

2009-09-26T15:11:00.005-04:00

Hello! I know, I know.... it seems like I fell off the face of the planet. But the good news- I've come back with a tasty new drink. As you know, I'm not a fan of fall, but I'm doing my best this year. Tomorrow I'm heading to a Harvestfest... one word comes to mind- CANDY APPLE! (I know, that's really two words, but you get where I'm going with this.) So, in honor of the spirit of Harvestfest I bring you....

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CANDY APPLE MARTINI

1 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Butterscotch Schnapps
1 oz. Sourz Apple Liqueur
1 oz. Cranberry Juice

Fill cocktail shaker half-way with ice. Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker. Shake firmly and pour into cocktail glass. (Perhaps you could serve with an apple slice on the rim of the glass... just a thought) Enjoy!

** If you aren't sure how much to use for an ounce... see my previous post. Rachel Ray explains ounces in terms of tablespoons

This recipe comes from drinksmixer.com (One of my favs!)

Pumpkintini

2009-09-12T14:19:00.004-04:00

Since I threw myself a pity party on my last post, I might need a little cocktail to go with it... For all of you that love fall, this one's for you..

PUMPKINTINI

1 Graham Cracker, crushed into fine crumbes
Ice Cubes
3 Tablespoons Rum (1.5 oz)
3 Tablespoons Pumpkin Pie Filling
1 Tablespoon Maple Liqueur (.5 oz)
1 Tablespoon Half-and-half (.5 oz)

Place graham cracker crumbes onto a small plate. Wet the rim of your favorite martini glass and dip into crumbes to coat. Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Fill with rum, pie filling, maple liqueur, and half-and-half. Shake and strain into martini glass. Enjoy!

This recipe comes from http://www.rachaelraymag.com/. I hope you enjoy it, all you little fall lovers. hehe :) Have a great weekend!

That's the way the cookie crumbles

2009-09-12T14:00:00.005-04:00

It seems so crazy that I used to be in blogworld ALL.THE.TIME! Now I only have a chance to get caught up on it about twice a week.... so to catch you all up on life (especially family members)...

1) I don't like my job.... it's okay, I can admit it. I know what you're thinking "Didn't she just start it?" Yes, I did. But I can tell you already that it sucks the life right out of me. I'm a person that thrives on creativity.... you won't find a drop of creativity within a zillion miles of where I work. It's just the same thing over and over. I took the job b/c I wanted to help people... and I'm not feeling like I do. I'm only a month into this job and I can already feel that it is temporary. The worst part- explaining that to family members. They do the head tilt that you know means..."Wow, you really ARE hopeless". Good times, good times. Has anyone else ever felt this way? How can one person possibly be so clueless about what she wants to do with her life?! Oh well... I suppose that's the way the cookie crumbles....

2) On top of my ickiness... it's been icky outside. I know you all seem to love fall, but around here we never even had a summer. Needless to say, today it is only in the low 50's... and it's making my mood even funkier.

Okay... I think I officially threw myself a pity party. Don't you hate it when you have crappy days when you just feel like poo? BTW.. mother nature... I appreciate your contribution, as well. You've made may day run even crappier.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-09T20:28:00.005-04:00

"Mermaid Party "

Wedding Cake Martini

2009-09-05T08:37:00.007-04:00

If you don't know Tracy-girl, then you are seriously missing out on a great blog! If you do know Tracy, then you are aware of the fact that as I sit here typing this, she's getting primped and pampered.... Today's her wedding day! (Congrats, Tracy!!!!!)

Big Sis on her big day last year.

(Photo from her photographer's site: www.redheadedninja.com)

One of the best parts about a wedding? THE CAKE! (I think I just made myself hungry.) In honor of this special day and a special treat for the rest of us, I just found a tasty little number...

WEDDING CAKE MARTINI

1.5 oz Vanilla Vodka

.5 oz Malibu Coconut Rum

1.5 oz Pineapple Juice

Splash Grenadine

Combine all ingredients in an ice shaker, filled half way with ice cubes. Shake well. Strain into glass.

If you're not a martini-drinking kind of a girl, I also found this one...

WEDDING CAKE SHOT

.5 oz Vanilla Vodka

.5 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

1 Lemon Wedge

Granulated Sugar

Mix vodka and liqueur in a shot glass. Before taking the shot, dredge the lemon wedge in sugar. Drink the shot, and directly after swallowing the shot, bite into the lemon.

Wouldn't these drinks be great for a bachelorette party? Or.... better yet, any time you get a craving for some wedding cake. I especially can't wait to try the martini. I hope you all give these a whirl, too. Let me know what you think.

I found both of these recipes at one of my favorite sites, www.drinksmixer.com. They have several other wedding themed drinks, as well. I also saw some tasty wedding cake drink recipes on cocktails.about.com.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-02T18:03:00.003-04:00

Do you see the pattern?! haha (I tried to do my best bird stand impression)

Pet Peeve # 78,974

2009-08-31T08:36:00.002-04:00

I know we all have our pet peeves... I've just remembered one I've forgotten for quite some time....

People who lick their fingers to separate papers

Do I look like I want your saliva ALL OVER MY PAPER?! It just grosses me out for some reason. Teachers always did it in school, too. It drives me up the wall. Now it just happened right in front of me by one of my trainers.

Great, it's not even 9 am and I'm already grouchy.
It's definitely a Monday....

Sunset Martini

2009-08-27T18:23:00.003-04:00

2 and 1/2 hours later, I've arrived home... looks like I had some time for Thirsty Thursday, after all! Woohoo! You know after the week I had, that I am ready for one of these babies! Perfect timing for this little number considering it's not too long before sunset. In honor of this beautiful moment, here we go....

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SUNSET MARTINI

1.75 oz. Raspberry Vodka
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Dash Triple sec
Dash Grenadine

Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake well. Strain into martini glass and serve immediately.

What a perfect cocktail for enjoying a sunset while sitting on your porch! Hope you enjoy! (I found this recipe from http://www.foodnetwork.com/)

Thankful Thursday

2009-08-27T12:39:00.005-04:00

Since I'm not able to do Thirsty Thursday again this week (I promise I'll get back to doing it next week when most of training is over), so I'll sub it with Thankful Thursday...

I'm thankful for....

1.) Today-My last 2 and 1/2 hour drive to training is over today! Woohoo! Tomorrow is on site, so it's only an hour drive to get there.

2) HB- He's been so patient this week as I run around like a mad woman that needs to be on ritalin (or however you spell it)

3) Chocolate- I don't really like it, but it's helping me to get through this day

4) Sheetz gas station- I have been there almost every single day for the past 2 weeks

5) Blogworld- It's like having a piece of home away from home. It keeps my family in the loop.

What are you thankful for today?

Do bats eat dairy products?

2009-08-26T08:43:00.006-04:00

It's a question I was left pondering at Walmart last night. As I was picking out my sour cream, I turned the corner and ..... SWOOSH! A bat flapped in front of me. Who knew bats liked dairy products?!

So the poor little fella flapped and flopped, looking quite stunned to be in a grocery store. A bunch of college frat boys (oh the joys of being in a college town) attempted to catch it in one of those produce bags. No luck. The poor little thing ended up landing on the ground in front of some lady looking at sliced cheese. She didn't see him and push her cart forward.

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SPLAT! She ran over the little guy!!!! Me, HB, and the frat boys stared in stunned silence that she just killed this bat that was almost caught and released back where it belonged. She just looked down at it and continued searching for her cheese! Is your cheese that important, lady?!She actually saw the furry little creature flap its wings in pain and shrugged it off!

I have to admit, I felt pretty sad this happened. As for the frat boys, they scooped the little guy up. Lord, knows what a they would do with a dead bat. (I don't think I want to know! After all, this is the #1 party school in the country right now.)

I swear that sometimes life is crazier than reality tv.

Note to bats: become lactose intolerant and beware of old ladies in desperate need of cheese.

What is crawling on me?

2009-08-25T12:24:00.004-04:00

I was off to a much better day than yesterday. No spilled hot tea (I skipped it out of fear). Then I got to lunch...

It's absolutely GORGEOUS outside right now so I decided to eat in the sunshine. All of a sudden I felt like something (make that many things) were crawling on me...I was right.

I sat right in a lovely little ant village. They were ALL over me. Then I looked in my lunch box and they crawled in there too! Well, I hope they enjoyed my yoplait. Lord knows I would have spilled it on myself.

Good times, good times!

It's definitely a Monday

2009-08-24T12:15:00.007-04:00

5:40am: Wake up on air mattress at friend's house for zillionth (okay, only 6th) day of training

7:00: Leave for training which is still 2 hours from now. (3 If I was staying at my house.)

7:01am and 2 seconds: Attempt to drink tea out of carrier cup, but don't have lid on whole way, spills on me. Dang it! Too late to go change, now!

7:15am: Dang it! I swear I put that lid on better than that! Spill tea on myself for the 2nd time. Can't fix now, though. I am driving 80mph (**ahem** 65 mph, dear officer). Not a safe speed for dealing with cup issues.

9:00am: Arrive at training and notice my shirt is covered in tea. I sure know how to make great impression on the new trainer I have this week.

9:30am: Dang it, Dang it, Dang it! I swear I thought I put that lid on. Spill tea 3rd time on myself. Good news- I know I won't spill a 4th time. My cup is offically empty and all over me.

9:30am and 1/2 second: Good thing I brought my "Mr. Rodgers sweater" to cover up all my crappiness on my shirt.

11:45am: Morning break. Spill orange cream yoplait on myself. Okay, Okay, I offically look a pig that rolled around in its own funk.

... and it's not even lunch yet. Oh yeah, baby.. this is definitely a Monday!

Hope you're all off to a better one.Happy Monday, Everyone!

Peeing and Mirrors

2009-08-21T11:45:00.004-04:00

Still training... I had another funny little thought I'd share with you...

I've been at the same site all week working on my training. Everything's great, fabulous, peachy-keen. UNTIL.... I go to the bathroom. Why oh Why is the mirror above the sink perfectly reflecting me as I go to the bathroom? Who put that there?!

Don't get me wrong. I usually stare into EVERY mirror that I come across.... not because I'm in love with myself. (Quite the opposite.) I'm that person that is always paranoid that there is something in my teeth or toilet paper hanging from my butt.

THIS is a whole new experience, though. I imagine it's what dogs feel like when people watch them going to the bathroom.

I suppose I'll stay positive, here. If nothing else, I've learned that my "hovering" form is quite excellent, if I do say so myself.

Hope this brings another chuckle to your day. Have a great weekend!

Funny training thoughts

2009-08-20T12:46:00.005-04:00

I had the opportunity for another break, so I thought I'd use it to share some funny random thoughts about things that have gone on in my first week of training.....

About Driving:
Why on this earth are there so many road names with the same name or number?! Why on this earth is there a business route and a regular route # ...Or why a road is called Old Second Ave? Why not just make a new name for a street?! Don't the road-naming-people realize this can be confusing?!

Why dear GPS do you tell me to stay straight on a road when there is clearly a "Y" ahead of me while I am driving? I can't possibly go straight; I'm obviously going to be going right or left?

About People:
We all have things that we constantly say to start a sentence. My quirky things is "Isn't it funny how..." or my step-dad always says "Let me tell you something...". Over my training I have found that one of the girls in my department always says "In theory..." Seems kinda silly if you think of it. I wanna know when someone is going to start a sentence with "out-of-theory...". Give it some thought. What is your quirky sentence starter?

Buildings:
I passed a bank with "FNB Bank" on the front. Tell me if I'm wrong here, but isn't that saying the word "bank" twice? It's like saying "First National Bank Bank." It reminds me of the Demetri Martin stand up routine when he talks about ATM Machines. The "M" already stands for "Machine" so it's like saying AT machine machine"

As you can see, I've been very observant my first few days of the new job. haha. Hope this gives you a chuckle.

I miss you all!

2009-08-20T10:34:00.004-04:00

Hi all! I miss you. I am officially going through blogger withdrawl. I am literally in the middle of training as we speak. We had a 15 min break and I just now had a chance to check back. It feels like it has been FOREVER! I'll have to catch you all up over the weekend. Until then...
HUGS n' SQUISHES!

btw- I am SOOO due for a Thirsty Thirsdau after this. Hopw you're all having a great week so far!

Here's hoping!

2009-08-16T22:32:00.002-04:00

Well gang, the time has finally arrived- I finally get back to work tomorrow! WOOHOO! It's my first day at my new job and I am so ready. I was going out of my mind being unemployed for the past 4 months.

The new job is about an hour away from home. Then, aside from the regular work, I also have to go to training about 2 and 1/2 hours away. So, driving will be my life until the training is over. I'll be spending part of my week at my work and part of the week at the special training. With all the craziness, blogging may take a backseat. Please bear with me- the training will be over in 3 weeks. After that, I should have a regular routine. (Can I getta WHOOT, WHOOT! Okay, forget I said that. That just sounded so nerdy! haha.)

Alrighty, gals, it's nighty night time for me. I gotta get up early. Hope you all have a great start to the week!

I'm too sexy for.....

2009-08-15T12:51:00.002-04:00

Thanks so much to Summer Wind for this tag. If you don't already know this little darlin', then you are missing out! She's a preppy girl after my own heart! <3

So, time for my tag contribution... I have to list 5 things that make me feel sexy. So here we go-

1.) Getting out of the shower. Nothing is sexier than being clean. After all, who wants to be standing next to you if you smell like nasty booty?! No one!

2.) Peep-toe pumps. I love how they make my calves look great and they show my toe nail polish.

3.) Laughing so hard I almost pee myself. Though the peeing certainly wouldn't be hot, the laughter just makes me feel good. Isn't humor sexy, anyway?

This is me and Big Sis cracking up in the car on the night of her bachelorette party

4.) When HB gives me a back rub. Who doesn't love a backrub?! Seriously, that boy gives the best rubbins! And, just because it's him, it is an added bonus.

5.) Walking along the beach. I don't know what it is about the beach. It could be the smell of it or the feeling of the sand between the toes. It just always feels good. It doesn't matter what I look like in a bikini at that point. I'm just happy walking along the water. To me, that is sexy. Double bonus- HB's with me.

This is from Duck in the OBX from this May 2009. This was the last night HB and I were there. isn't that sunset pretty? Sorry, I know the pic's a little blurry.

Isn't it funny how we all think of sexiness in a different way?! Hope you're all having a great weekend!

Thirsty Thursday - Blue Dream

2009-08-13T22:51:00.004-04:00

I tried to remember a drink I used to drink back in the day, but I can't remember what all was included in it. It was always one of my favorites. I'll have to ask one of my favorite girls if they remember and I'll get back to you on that one. Until then- I wanted to keep you dreaming of summer evening cocktails and blue waters, so tonight's recipe is....

www.superstock.com

BLUE DREAM

2 oz. Malibu Coconut Rum
2 oz. Pina Colada Mix
2 oz. Blue Curacao Liqueur
Whip Cream, optional

Pour rum over ice in your favorite mixed drink glass. (My favorite is my pina colada glass.) Add colada mix and blue curacao. Serve UNSTIRRED to see color difference, then stir when ready to drink. Serve with whip cream on top, if you wish.

I found this recipe at drinksmixer.com. I'm finding they have so many ideas there. Check them out! Please let me know what you think of this; I haven't had a chance to try this one yet.

Cheers!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-12T23:14:00.007-04:00

OBX (Duck)- September 2008
I know this is supposed to be wordless, but the bottom pic cracks me up. The ocean was very angry that day and the waves were insane. The beach was actually closed off later that day. Look at HB, he looks like he doesn't stand a chance.

I can't feel my tongue!

2009-08-11T22:48:00.003-04:00

Well, loves... I have a confession... this little darling is TOASTED!

You may be surprised to know that despite the fact that I post a lot of drink recipes, I don't have a chance to drink that much. You may be surprised to know that I am usually the D.D. for nights out and I usually son't have more than one cocktail unless I am in the safety of my home. Let's just say- tonight I'm in the safety of my own home.

I jsut downed 2 margaritas in the past 1/2 hour. (I'm suh a light-weight, it's ridiculous! Then, again, I'm certainly a cheap date! haha)

Welp, loves, as I finish polishing off this drink I know ti's going to be my last. I offically can't feel my tongue.

Oh, HB, if only he could see me now. He'd be so proud! haha

okay.... I think I offically have a fountain pf word vomit, so it's time to go... ngihty night!

Do I look like I use mothballs?!

2009-08-11T17:55:00.006-04:00

Seriously, do I look like someone that uses mothballs? NO! Do I look like someone that should be running around in a Hannah Montana T-shirt? BIG NO! Then, why, dear clothing stores are these my only options?!

I'm a pretty petite girl, but I don't think walking into my new job with a shirt that says "I love Vampires" will go over too well. The juniors department is too snug in the ole hips and chest. But, other departments go the extreme other direction. Come on now- you can't expect me to wear pleated pants either.

Where I ask you is the happy-medium?! Am I alone here?

shoptalk.dmagazine.com

I walk into the juniors department and I look like I'm pretending to still be in high school. Then I walk into the other departments only to discover I am standing beside some cat lady that crocheted her own sweater. Sheesh!

Where do you all shop for your work clothes? Help a sister out here!

I should be a blonde

2009-08-10T14:34:00.004-04:00

I should seriously consider changing my hair color from brown to blonde. (no offense to big sis and the rest of you fabulous blondies out there.) Wanna know why I said my in my last post that everything was in jibberish?! It's because I'm an idiot sometimes. When I was writing my new post, I must have hit "edit html" and so what I was reading was the html codes instead of having it on the correct "compose" screen. I swear sometimes that I am not the brightest crayon in the box..... here's your sign...

Forget me not

2009-08-10T14:29:00.003-04:00

I'm having some issues with my blog stuff right now. Everything looks like a jumbled jibberish mess. I'll post this hoping you at least get the message and know that it's not b/c I'm slacking in my posting. Welp, here's hoping this post even publishes.... Fingers crossed!

If you don't hear from me for a bit- this is why

Oh how I love thee...

2009-08-07T14:05:00.008-04:00

Oh Pier 1.... oh how I love thee, let me count the ways....

One: My single most favorite mirror ever!

Two: This GORGEOUS dress form

Three: What a colorful trunk- perfect for stuffing with extra blankets and pillows

Yes, Pier 1, it is true. I just can't quit you. I love the way it smells when I open your doors. I love how I relax at the sight of all the shining glassware beaming back at me. Oh Pier 1, if only I could take all of your fabulous pieces with me I'd be as happy as a clam!

Random question- Is it true that you shouldn't buy anything painted and made from China.? I heard the paint is bad for you, especially if it's on your dinnerware. Is this true? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

Anyhoo- Happy Friday everyone. You survived the week. Have a wonderful weekend!

Good-bye Tijuana, Hello Strawberry Daiquiri

2009-08-06T13:18:00.009-04:00

Sad news, loves.... one of my fav places to chow on burritos closed last night. Yes, HB and I walked into Tijuana Flats last night, only to discover that it was the last night they were going to be open. Great... now where am I going to eat a Megajuana Veggie Burrito smothered in hot sauce?! Granted my favorite sauce wasn't hot- I just loved the flavor. (It was the "Smack My Sweet Ass" sauce) Does anyone know if or where you can order their hot sauce? They were out of it at the restaurant.

Anyhoodle, yes, today is officially Thirsty Thursday! Woohoo! If you're looking for a good summer drink, here's one for you...

strawberryrecipes.com

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI (VIRGIN)

1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3 oz. Frozen Strawberries in Syrup (or fresh, if available)
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Cracked Ice

Fill blender with all ingredients. Blend until smooth. Garnish with extra strawberries or orange slice. (Don't forget to add an umbrella! haha)

You're gonna laugh when I tell you where I got this recipe. It's from babycenter.com. I know, not my usual drink recipe search place. I know that several of you are preggers these days and I know all my drinks lately have been alcoholic, so I thought I'd give you a different option. (Also check out the strawberry recipe link above. The recipes on there look so good!)

babyzone.com

So, preggie ladies.... take a seat in a comfy little chair, prop up your feet (in just the perfect place for your hunny buns to rub them) and have your man blend you up one of these tasty treats. You deserve it.

Happy Thursday! :)

Raspberry Mojito

2009-08-05T11:08:00.006-04:00

Okay, so it's not Thirsty Thursday... I realize this. But, last week Tracy-girl over at Then I got to thinking asked me about a raspberry mojito recipe she was curious about. So, I decided to look it up. And, let's face it- after the day I had yesterday I could use one of these. So, Tracy... this is for you...

www.rachaelraymag.com

RASPBERRY MOJITO

Handful Fresh Mint Leaves

3 Fresh Raspberries (whole)

Juice of 1 Lime

2 Teaspoons Sugar

Ice

1.5 oz. Spiced Rum

Splash Club Soda

In a highball glass, muddle mint, raspberries, lime juice and sugar. Fill cocktail shaker with ice, add the rum, and shake for 15 sesconds. Pour into the glass and top with club soda.

** I found this recipe from the Everyday with Rachael Ray magazine website.

Hope you enjoy! Happy Humpday!

I swear I'm a good girl!

2009-08-04T17:04:00.005-04:00

I'm having one of those days that are driving me up the flippin' wall. I'm a good girl. I know it, everybody knows it. The thing that sucks is that some idiot must have been hired somewhere and must NOT have been a good person.

Wonder what I'm talking about? All the stuff a person has to go through before starting work. Peeing in a cup (haha- remember that post last week?!), getting all sorts of clearances, you name it.

My irritation today stems from the fact that not only have I already been fingerprinted this year (in fact, only about a month ago), but I have to do it again. Why you ask? Because apparently even though a person gets fingerprinted and it's in the official system that covers ALL state departments, if you are registered in one department it doesn't count towards another and you have to be re-printed. ARE.YOU.SERIOUS?! My fingerprints haven't magically changed if I work for a different state department.

I know, I know... it's just what we all have to do. You have to admit though, sometimes it seems so stupid. Just because some morons were bad people the rest of us have to deal with the consequences. So thank you child molestors- thanks to you the rest of us have to practically give away our first born just to prove that we are good people because you weren't. Grrrrr... (Alright, that was a little dramatic, I admit)

Okay, just another one of those moments when I had to vent. I feel better. Thanks for listening.

Motivation Monday

2009-08-03T15:33:00.007-04:00

If you need a little Monday pick-me-up, consider this:

"If you don't fall, you're not getting any better"

I came across this little thought in a letter in Success Magazine, written by Success publisher Darren Hardy.

Hardy was talking about learning to ski as a child. Naturally as he got older he got a little better, until one day he came to his dad and said "I didn't fall once today!" Proud of himself, he never could have expected the reaction his father gave him.

His father said, "If you didn't fall, then you didn't get any better. If you are going to get better, you have to push yourself. If you push yourself, you are going to fall."

I think so many of us forget to think about life this way. We're so focused on doing things perfectly the first time around, we all forget how important it is not to be perfect. It's only in the mistakes that we make that we learn what not to do. If we always did things perfectly, how would we know what to do to improve? Afterall, the goal of life is to constantly improve ourselves to do everything just a little bit better than before. We should constantly strive to challenge ourselves and press our limits.

So, to motivate you for the week ahead, I leave you with the thoughts of Darren Hardy...

"Never let a day go by without falling. Several times."

(Success Magazine, August 2009)

BTW... just a side note... Success is a fabulous magazine. If you are interested in improving your yourself (and not just "how to lose that bellyfat in time for swimsuit season"), I highly suggest it. It's amazing. There, I'm off my soapbox now.

Have a great week, everybody! <3

Look here people, it's still summer!

2009-08-02T22:58:00.004-04:00

Am I the only one that sees something wrong with this?

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That's right. It's only August 2nd and it's as if all the stores seem to think it's December?! Don't get me wrong, I know the school kiddies need their school clothes and yadda yadda, but come on! It's August- I don't need a sweater that's meant to be used during an Alaskan dog sled race when it's warm enough outside that I sweat in my sleep with the window open!

So, dear stores, if you could please consider the fact that I very well may need a pair of shorts at the moment, I would really appreciate it.

BTW... random thought, but why is it called a "pair" of shorts if you're only buying 1 item? Hmmm... I'll ponder that as I stand here instead staring at a collection of Columbia Winter Coats, because that's obviously what I'm supposed to be buying right now according to Macy's.

Just had to get that off my chest. I feel better now.

Did you just say "horny"?

2009-07-31T14:57:00.006-04:00

Last night was my PapPap's 73rd birthday. Big Sis, my bro-in-law, and I (minus HB because he had class) went to my dad's for cake and ice cream to join in the celebration. My dad owns a pretty big lot in the middle of B.F.E. so there's always a lot of wildlife running around. Last night there were about 2 or 3 bucks running around.

My Pap is a man of VERY few words. He probably says 1 sentence every four hours, but what he says usually cracks me up. Last night was no exception.

As the deer where prancing around the backyard, PapPap looks at us and goes, "Watch out certain times of the year. Those buck come out because they're horny".

Big Sis and I stared at each 0ther in shock and awe.
Did PapPap really just say HORNY?!

I don't care who you are- that's funny! haha

BTW.... if you're the slightest bit curious about what I look like- the cat's outta the bag. Yes, I'm the one with the wine bottle on my Big Sis's Blog. I'm also the very excited one in the bottom pic. As for Big Sis, isn't she beautiful?! :)

Happy Friday everyone!

In need of blog mojo help

2009-07-29T00:10:00.003-04:00

I'm in some serious need of blog mojo. I don't know what my problem is these past few days. I just feel like I have nothing to say. Nothing exciting or funny has been happening. It's just been the ole hum ho of everday life. To top it all off? I lost 2 followers. That's like lemon juice on a paper cut!

Do any of you ever have these moments? How do you get out of them?

Dreamsicle Margarita

2009-07-28T21:50:00.003-04:00

In honor of the previous post and honoring dreams, today's drink of the day is...

DREAMSICLE MARGARITA

1.5 oz. Tequila
1 oz. Triple Sec.
3 oz. Orange Soda
1/4 c. Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
1/2 c. Vanilla Ice Cream
1.25 c. Crushed Ice

Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour yourself a tall glass of deliciousness and enjoy.

BTW.... if you still haven't checked it out, PLEASE check out Kandee's post from yesterday. It's amazing.

Oh, and if you can't think of any dreams at the moment, who cares! After a few of these puppies you'll be doing just fine :)

Happy Tuesday! <3

The moments that change our lives forever

2009-07-28T11:45:00.004-04:00

There are the people that have the puzzle pieces of their lives that seem to seamlessly fit together. Then, there's the rest of us. The ones that seem to have wandered down some rocky covered path only to find ourselves lost and alone in the middle of the woods. We look back at where we've come from and look forward and don't know where we're going.

This isn't the path we thought we'd end up on, but for one reason or another we've ended up here. Suddenly, behind the broken branches, a path is visible- the path that we're destined to be on.

If you're wondering what on earth I am talking about, I'm talking about dreams. I think there are many of us that have these incredible dreams about what we want to do with our lives, but for one reason or another they haven't turned out the way we thought.

If you have ever felt like this, I encourage you to check out a blog I've been following for a long time. I will tell you the blog post is a 20 mintue video, but I have to tell you, out of the all of the mintues you have in a day these are 20 worth spending. If you've ever in your life had a dream worth fighting for, please take a moment to look at Kandee's blog.

Hugs, Kisses, and Much Love,
Angela Darling

I have to pee how much?!

2009-07-27T21:19:00.003-04:00

I had to go in today for my drug test for my new job, but needless to say, it didn't go very well. I had to do it 3 times! The first time the girl handed me the cup I laughed at her and said "I have to pee that much? You don't really expect me to fill that up, do you?" She didn't seem humored by me in the least. "Yes," she said, handing me the massive cup.

Alrighty then. Rough crowd!

So I went the first time and didn't fill it up enough. She said she can't combine it, so she told me I needed to go get a drink and hang out until I had to go again- enough to fill the cup at one time. So, off I went to the water fountain.

Round 2 went exactly the same. Still couldn't fill the cup up enough. So I spent the next hour and a half chugging water until I felt like I might throw up from too much hydration and waited until I thought I might just pee myself, and then I went back to her.

I went so much I filled the cup and then some. It ended up spilling all over myself. Not cool.

Am I the only one that gets frustrated with this type of stuff? It's like I have to do all this stuff just to prove I'm a good girl. I just wanna scream and be like, um... hello... do I even look like that? Why can't they just take a piece of my hair and call it a day? Sheesh!

Well, I couldn't figure out a way to make peeing a segway into the drink of the day. It just seemed too gross, so I'll spare you. Until tomorrow, lovies :)

Apple Martini D.O.T.D.

2009-07-26T18:50:00.002-04:00

Well loves, it's been a pretty anti-climatic weekend here. So I figure I'll just share a drink of the day that I am VERY excited to try. I found this the other day on the food network website....

APPLE MARTINI w/ Sour Apple Hard Candy

1 part Vodka
1 part Sour Apple Schnapps
1 part Apple Juice
Sour Apple Hard Candy, for garnish ****
Apple Peel Curls, for garnish

Pour vodka, schnapps, and apple juice into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a pitcher or chilled martini glass.

Drop a sour apple candy in each glass and garnish with an apple peel curl.

*** The other day I saw Jolly Rancher ice cream topper and I think I'd like to try that. I'd squirt it into the bottom of the martini glasses instead of the hard candy. If you're interested, I saw it beside chocolate syrup and butterscotch at the store.

Let me know what you think. Enjoy! :)

Dear Freeze Pop People

2009-07-24T18:26:00.002-04:00

Dear Freeze Pop People,
I opened my box of freeze pops and what did I see? Blue, Orange, and Red. Now, dear freeze pop people, I ask you... Does this make sense? What about lime, banana, and, pina coloda? Why are these great flavors the minority in the box?

I would just like to say I'd like to have a balance of flavors in my box-just a suggestion.

Thanks for listening,
Disgruntled pina coloda freeze pop freak

Paula Deen's Pina Colada

2009-07-24T15:21:00.006-04:00

I just wanted to double check and see if I was under the correct assumption. This is summer, isn't it?! It's like it really is Christmas in July up here! Only Santa should still be in his winter gear b/c it's too cold to be running around in this get-up.

Here in central PA it has only been out of the 70's about 4 days all summer. (And that's counting May!) Seriously, I have a pool and haven't even used it. Come on now, I'd at least like it to be warm enough to jump in once.

I know, I know... I think the rest of you are in record high temps and droughts, so you'd probably love a break from that. But, we're having record lows. Last week it was in the 40's at night. THE 40's! We set a record low two nights in a row.

Sheesh!

I swear the Drink of the Day today should be some sort of a toasty hot chocolate or something. But, instead, I'll pretend the weather is actually SUMMER weather. So today's drink inspires me to think of sand between my toes and feeling of the sun beaming off my pastey flippin' body.

So, cheers to summer and today's drink of the day....

Paula Deen's PINA COLADA

Ice cubes
1/2 c. Rum
1/2 c. Coconut Cream
1/4 c. Coconnut Milk
1/4 c. Pineapple chunks
Sliced Pineapple- Optional for garnish
Maraschino Cherry- Optional for garnish

Fill blender half way with ice cubes. Add rum, coconut cream, coconut milk, and pineapple chunks. Puree.

Top with sliced pineapple or cherry, if desired. Yummy! (makes 4 servings)

You know I love me some Paula Deen! I love all her stuff. This recipe came from the food network. It was rated 5 stars. I hope you enjoy. Sit back, relax and enjoy your summer moments. :)

Feeding Fido

2009-07-23T15:55:00.004-04:00

Let's face it, we're not the only ones that drool over a bowl full of Drumstick ice cream. (LOVE that flippin' ice cream!) Sometimes good ole Fido needs a treat.

BTW... I'm talking a healthy treat, not pizza or cheese or whatever else we all treat our 4-legged buddies to every now and then. So I spotted this tasty little dessert treat for your favorite pooch. It's also the Drink of the Day for you too....

POWER POOCH SMOOTHIE

1 8-oz. container Plain Yogurt
1 c. Blackberries or Raspberries OR 5 large, hulled Strawberries
1 Mango, sliced
1 very ripe Banana
1 Tbl. Honey
1 c. Ice Water

Process all the ingredients in a blender at high speed until smooth. Pour pooch smoothies into small bowls and freeze. Remove from freezer, set on the floor (or place in dog bowl) and let your pooch lick the treat.

FIDO INFO: Yogurt is great for doggie digestion. Freezing the yogurt keeps fido from chowing too fast.

PEOPLE INFO: For a treat for yourself, you may prefer to double the honey or replace the water with orange juice and top with some shredded coconut and a cocktail umbrella.

I found this recipe in Everyday with Rachael Ray (August 2007) magazine. (I love this magazine.) If you aren't familiar with this magazine and you like this recipe, the magazine ALWAYS has recipes for 4-legged friends.

Hope you and your little buddies enjoy!

Overeaters Anonymous/Malibu Pineapple-tini

2009-07-22T23:55:00.008-04:00

I know I've been saying this a lot lately, but holy flippin' cow. I need to get it together. Since moving back home I have officially gained nearly 15 lbs in the past 2.5 months. Case in point, my dinner tonight....

2 corn cobs SMOTHERED in butter, salt, and pepper

1 too many spoonfuls of mom's yummy baked beans

2 hotdogs SMOTHERED in hotdog chili, onions, mustard, and ketchup

2 extra servings of just the hotdog chili and onions (I hate seeing food go to waste)

2 LARGE glasses chocolate milk

1 VERY upset stomach

(What was I thinking?!)

It was so awful, I had to lay on the couch because I thought I might actually puke my brains out. After two shots of Pepto, you'd think I'd learn my lesson, but NO! You wouldn't believe what I spent the last hour doing...

I just stuffed my face with 6, count them- 6, freeze pops!

I tried to rationalize it by saying there's only 45 calories in a freeze pop. But after 6 and how many grams of sugar, I think it's safe to say calorie count went out the window.

Seriously, there needs to be a support group for people like me!

Well, since I've already thrown my self overboard, I suppose I'll try and bring you with me. So, join me for the Drink of the Day today.....

MALIBU PINEAPPLE-TINI

Doesn't it make you laugh how we girls get excited over anything with "tini" after it?!

2 parts Malibu Pineapple Rum

1 part Hiram Walker Sour Apple

1 part Fresh Sweet and Sour

splash Pineapple Juice

Shake all ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into martini glass.

I've never personally had this, but I thought it sounded yummy. I found the recipe at grouprecipes.com . Please try it out and let me know what you think.

Happy hump day everybody!

BIG NEWS

2009-07-21T23:02:00.004-04:00

Welp, gang... guess what?!

I GOT A JOB!!!

Remember a few weeks ago I interviewed for a position and didn't get it? They took a girl with a little more experience. Well, they called me back and had another opening and said they'd love if I'd join the team. So, as of Aug 17, this little darling's putting her work attire back to use. yay!!!

Sorry, no drink of the day todayfrom me. Very busy sharing the news. But check out this tasty little number from Nobody puts Baby in a corner. Yum, yum.. can't wait to try that!

Hope you all had a wonderful Tuesday :)

Honest Scrap

2009-07-20T17:09:00.003-04:00

Thanks so much to Jordiegirl for this award! She's so sweet. Please stop by her blog, you usually laugh your butt off. :) haha Thanks, love!

Since I received this award, I have to share 10 honest things about myself that you might not know...

1) I wear a mouthguard to bed b/c I grind my teeth really bad
2) I don't really like the color orange
3) I still type looking down at the keyboard. I type fast, but I do it while looking at the keys.
4) I've had nasal polyps since I was 8, so for the last 18 years I haven't smelled things the way other people have.
5) I have a fear of fire
6) I constantly pick at my skin
7) I love hot chocolate all year round
8) HB and I met when I was his trainer at work
9) I usually sit with one leg tucked under my other thigh (kinda like one leg "indian style" sitting, if that makes sense)
10) Since being out of a job, I spend nearly 6-8 hours a day on the computer endlessly searching for a new one

Speaking of hot chocolate.. here's the Drink of the Day....

HOT WHITE CHOCOLATE

3 c. whole milk (or low-fast milk, if you desire)
8 oz. white chocolate, chopped
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Whip cream- Optional
Mini Chocolate Kisses or sprinkles- Optional

Warm milk in a medium saucepan over med-hi heat, whisking occasionally, for 5 min or until heated through. Remove pan from heat and stir in white chocolate, whisking until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla and transfer to mugs. Top with whipped cream or sprinkles, and serve!

(I wrote this recipe down in my recipe box from a magazine a while back. I believe it's from ALL YOU magazine.)

Sweet Tart Punch for Grown-ups

2009-07-19T22:37:00.008-04:00

Wow, what a busy weekend!

1) Cousin A's Wedding- What a pretty wedding! (As for my singing, not my finest moment. In fact, I think I'm hanging up the whole singing at weddings thing. I just get too nervous these days.) Anyhoo- A's wedding was so sweet. I can't believe he's now a hubby. I remember when we used to dress him up in sequined costumes and make him march around the block with us in a parade. haha. Good times :)

2) Awkward Hippo Moment- One of my former students gave me a relaxation kit with a shower poof in it a while back. I finally used it today but it was a little weird. The shower poof is a cute little hippo, which just looked WRONG when I was lathering up my chest area with it. It looked like the little creature was sucking on the ole teet. haha

3) Best Mermaid Party Ever- Today HB and I went to visit with family friends. It was their daughter's birthday. We had octopus hotdogs, shark punch (blue kool-aid), seashells (mac n' cheese), and underwater fish (swedish fish in jello). It was so precious. The room was filled with blue balloons, streamers, and fish. It was like being under the sea. Little M. had such a good time. She was dressed as the Little Mermaid. (Maybe I'll steal HB's camera this week so you can see the fun.)

4) Sweet-tart Yumminess- During the mermaid party I had a tasty drink called "Sweet Tart Punch" (yes, it tastes JUST like the sweet tart candies). I didn't see how it was made, but I knew the ingredients and looked it up when I got back. So, here lovies is our Drink of the Day...

SWEET TART PUNCH (alcoholic)
1 pkg Cherry (sweetened) Kool-aid
1 pkg Grape (sweetened) Kool-aid
1 bottle (2 liters) Sunkist
1 bottle Vodka *** (You won't use the whole bottle)

Empty some of the Sunkist out of the 2 liter bottle until the liquid reaches the top of the label on the bottle. (We are making the drink in this bottle so that's why you need to take some out-to make room for other ingredients). Fill the bottle back up, but use the vodka to fill the bottle back up. Carefully put kool-aid into bottle (This will make the drink mixture fizz). Replace cap and GENTLY shake to mix. Place in freezer for just 15 to chill before serving. ENJOY!

Notes about drink:
* I don't think I'd feel comfortable shaking the sunkist bottle so I might just pour the mixture into a pitcher and stir with a wooden spoon. Instead of chilling, I'd probably just serve it over ice in a cocktail glass.
* Also, if you're confused about how to find pre-sweetened kool-aid. I believe it's in those white containers. Then I believe each container has either 4 or 6 pkgs in them. I think this is what they look like...

But, remember you are NOT using a whole white container! You're just using 1 PKG in each container (1 cherry, one grape).

(I got the directions for this recipe from http://www.barnonedrinks.com/)

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did :)

Sperm Bank

2009-07-17T15:46:00.005-04:00

Did that get your attention?

Well, lovies it appears I was calling my drink request the wrong name. It was supposed to be called "Sperm BANK" (not sperm donor).

I actually found 2 recipes for it... one is a shot, the other is a drink. So, here are both recipes..

SPERM BANK (shot)
1/2 part Bailey's Irish Cream (see I thought that was in it!)
1/2 part Lime Cordial

Add Bailey's to lime cordial in shot glass. DON'T swallow right away. Allow it to swirl in your mouth for a sec to get the effect. (I got this recipe from http://www.cocktail.uk.com/) I'm pretty sure this is the shot I had.

SPERM BANK (drink)
.5 oz. Creme de Cacao, white
1.5 oz. Rum, light
1 oz. Cream

Shake ingredients into cocktail shaker w/ ice. Strain into cocktail glass. (This recipe came from http://www.drinknation.com/ )

BTW... Thanks, Erika for the recipe you found also :)

Fuzzy Logic #2

2009-07-17T14:36:00.005-04:00

I mentioned this yesterday, so I'll try to give it a whirl. I'm thinking of doing a recipe everyday called The Drink of the Day (DOTD). Again, some will be alcoholic, others will not be. Either way, I hope you enjoy them. The DOTD today comes from a family member of mine that used to be a bartender. She made this for me and I've always loved it. (NOTE: If you ask for this in a bar, many bartenders aren't sure how to make it b/c it's not very popular.) Today's drink:

FUZZY LOGIC #2

1 part Kahlua
1.5 part Peach Schnapps
1 part Cream

Mix vigorously and enjoy!

(See, wasn't that sweet and simple)

Also, if any of you can be on the look out for the shot called "Sperm Donor", please let me know. I've been searching for it and can't find it.

I'm gonna shove that phone so far up your butt...

2009-07-17T00:15:00.006-04:00

Dear movie going friends,

Please don't be a douce with your cell phone during a movie or I am going to shove it so far up your butt, your text messages will never again see the light of day!

I just spent how much money to watch freakin' Harry Potter?! What is so flippin' important that you have to open your phone every 2 gosh-forsaken seconds? Hello! I can see that freakin' blue glow the whole way across the theatre!! Did I mention it's Harry Potter?! It's not like it's boring. I don't even know why you would want to take your eyes off the movie in the first place!

Sheesh!!!

Seriously, this was such a problem tonight during the movie that I actually missed the last 10 minutes of the movie! I missed the end of the movie!!

You have NO idea how much this irritates me. I actually got hot in the chest and my knee was bouncing up and down, I was that mad. I was so flippin' mad I went to get out of my seat to yell at them when HB grabbed my leg to keep me in my seat and keep me from blowin' up in the middle of the theatre. Instead he screamed across the theatre..

"Turn off your freakin' cell phone! I didn't pay 10 bucks to watch you text!" (You wouldn't believe how loud he was. )

But hey, it worked. Too bad it was just a little too late.

Again, cell phone crazed people- If you can't put your phone down for 2 hours DON'T GO TO THE MOVIES!!!

I'll drink (and eat) to that!

2009-07-16T13:19:00.003-04:00

I know I've been on a recipe kick, so bare with me.

If you're interested, I've added MANY new food blogs to my blog roll. Take a minute to scroll down the lists on the right. (Yes, I'm so anal about organization that I organize all my blog rolls.) I found some really great blogs in the past few days.

Speaking of recipes, you all know I LOVE to eat, but I also love to try new tasty drink numbers. I've been thinking of starting a drink recipe a day type thing. Not sure yet, but would you be interested in drink recipes? Not all will be alcoholic, but most probably will be. What do ya think?

Pudding Shot Recipe

2009-07-16T10:47:00.011-04:00

I found this recipe for Pudding Shots. This recipe uses just chocolate, but when I had them the last time I had them in butterscotch, I'm not sure how that would be with this recipe. Hmmm... I wonder if vanilla would work...

I got this recipe from www.drinksmixer.com. They have TONS of other recipes too if you wanna check out their site.

Warning- I've never used this recipe myself, so please let me know what you think if you try it. ENJOY!

PUDDING SHOTS

* 1 Chocolate Pudding package
* 3/4 c. milk
* 1/2 c. Kahlua
* 1/4 c. Vodka
* 8 oz. Frozen Cool Whip
* 1/2 c. Bailey's Irish Cream
* 1/2 c. 1800 Tequila
* 8 oz. Strawberry Cool Whip

Mix all liquids with instant pudding in a large bowl. Add frozen cool whip a little at a time with a whisk or hand mixer until smooth. Pour into small disposable jello shot cups, cover with lids, and freeze for several hours. Easiest way- load them onto a cookie sheet. One batch makes about 25. Keep frozen until ready to serve or they will turn to soup!

(Personally, I'm not a fan of strawberry cool whip, so I'll probably omit that)

Anyhoodle, like I said I've never made them myself. Please try them and let me know what you think.

Speaking of shots, I also looked for another shot I've had before, but I can't find it anywhere. It's called a "Sperm Donor". Yes, I know it sounds disgusting, but it's delicious. It curdles in your mouth -Kinda feels like little "sperm" are beading on your tongue. (ok, I just pictured the scene from Look Who's Talking. haha. So, um.. that's probably not making this shot sound too good.) Trust me, it's delicious!

I think it had Bailey's in it, too. (I'm a big fan of Bailey's, BTW.) If any of you are out and about, ask the bartender if you can look at one of the books they have to see if you can find it. I've searched for ages and can't find it and I used to have them all the time a few years back. Oh the glories of being 21- the drunken age when you try just about any and EVERY drink or shot! I'd probably pass out and puke all over myself nowadays.