As owners of Dogwood Tavern, we were recently invited by the new whiskey brand Uncle Nearest 1856 to go to Tennessee to attend the Founder’s Tour and learn more about the history behind the premium whiskey, Uncle Nearest, in the town of Lynchburg Tennessee. Unfortunately, I couldn’t go, but my business partner Chad hopped on …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish I’m all about sneaking in a few extra veggies into my smoothies lately. Not because I don’t love veggies, because I do! But because why not? This Wild Blueberry Zucchini Smoothie is nutritious and delicious and I promise you don’t even …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Yep. Cauliflower. Frozen cauliflower to be exact. I know, it sounds crrrrrrazy. But, it’s my new favorite thing. Frozen cauliflower makes your smoothie thick an creamy, without any weird flavor! It’s kind of a game changer. Plus it’s a great way …
DIY / DRINKS // Spooky Zombie Merlot Halloween Cocktail (October 2012) This Halloween cocktail post features a dark, blood-red merlot-based drink styled for a spooky, cinematic presentation, with DIY skeleton arms reaching up from the glass made from black licorice. The effect creates a playful “rising from the blood” illusion, blending humor and horror in …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish This peach lemonade gives me life. Like really. It’s the most refreshing, fun, and most beautiful drink I’ve ever made. It’s got all the flavors of summer. Fresh peach, cool cucumber, lemon, mint, and of course BUBBLES! It’s really not …
It’s May and I’m anticipating summer already and that means it’s time to celebrate upcoming lazy days in the sun, lounging along the lake, and warm summer nights spent laughing and relaxing with friends. Not that I need an occasion to celebrate, but SUMMER is calling my name hard this year, so I thought I’d …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish How it is MAY??!!?? I can’t believe we’re already here! Time is literally flying by my eyeballs and I just can’t slow it down. Having said that, Cinco de Mayo is TODAY and so I made you Cherry Margaritas! You’re welcome. …
I love holiday-themed cocktails! I mean, who doesn’t, right? Last year for St. Patrick’s Day I made a very green and very sweet Green Apple Wine Cocktail with Ecco Domani Prosecco, stirred it with green apple stick candies and topped it with sour apple gummy candies, and it was surely tasty. Ecco Domani Wine cocktails …
As you know, I’ve partnered with Smirnoff Ice® to celebrate Football Season, and along with my Tips to Making your GameDay Homegating Event Chic Football Headquarters I’ve created this super delicious and easy-to-make watermelon slushie to share with your girls on GameDay, because YUMMMM! Now, you may ask, Why on earth do I need to …
The Friday of Football Season is upon us and we’re getting gameday ready with a refreshingly crisp and delicious Smirnoff Ice®. That’s right ladies, it’s the yummiest ready-made cocktail available in tons of great flavors, making my gameday prep and final gathering THAT. MUCH. EASIER. I’ve partnered with Smirnoff Ice® to celebrate the season and …
Oh I just love Halloween! How is it not your favorite time of the year and holiday? I think I may even enjoy it more than Christmas! Some years I decorate and some years I don’t, but no matter what, I feel a festive creativity come over me each October that I just love. I …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish HELLOOOOOOOO FALL! Yes, it’s actually FINALLY Fall – but LA still thinks it’s Summer! Come oooooooooooon. I’m so ready. I’m dying for those fall flavors, cozy sweaters, and yep… Apple pie. Since it’s not quite time for apple picking, and it’s …
Oh glorious summer, you are finally here! And that means afternoons and evenings spent enjoying the warm breeze on the veranda and patio with friends and family and of course, pets! I’m all about easy but delicious food and refreshing drinks for summer, with little mess to clean up because that just takes all the …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish It’s your lucky day. You get 2 recipes in 1 post! And even better? 2 EASY recipes in 1 post. Happy May! What? May? How is this possible? It’s practically summer, which means it’s basically Thanksgiving, and now it’s the holidays! …
* Recipe by guest contributor Laney Schwartz, creator of Life is But a Dish Nothing says ‘fiesta’ like a margarita! Am I right? And making it from scratch using fresh pineapple takes it to a whole new level of fiesta. Actually, it kind of takes it to a whole new level of danger considering it’s …
