Almond Lace Cookies , DAVID’S ( a bistro!)

David’s ( a bistro !) serves the most delectable fare in Sailsbury , Maryland . Their delicate almond lace cookies just simple melt in your mouth. Just be sure to allow the cookies to cool before transferring them to a rack as they are very soft when they come out of the oven and need [...]

Frozen Baci

As you can tell I love Baci chocolates. I cannot imagine what could be more delicious than sipping on a chocolate hazelnut flavored milkshake, topped with Baci chocolates.
Serves 2
Chocolatier magazine
1/2 cup vanilla
2 tbs Hazelnut Liqueur (such as Frangelico or Capella)
1 tsp unsweetened nonalkalized cocoa powder
Perugina Baci chocolates
Place all ingredients into the jar of a blender [...]

White Heat

I am always on the look out for new , creative  and stylish drinks to serve at different times of the day. This drink ,served hot is aptly called White Heat , it is a heavenly  white version of the classic cocoa version laced with Kahula and Burbon. I love to serve this with a [...]

Love Passion

This Champagne based cocktail is appropriately named for its use of Passion fruit liqueur. It is served at the Park Plaza in Toronto .
..seriously how great would this be on Valentine’s day!!!!
1/2 oz (1 tbs ) gin
1/2 oz (1 tbs) Alize (Passion Fruit Liqueur)
6 tbs chilled dry champagne
Garnish Raspberries
Makes 1 drink
In a champagne flute combine [...]

Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

What can be more festive than a sparkling “red” cocktail. I love to serve this drink anytime ,but ,especially during the holidays and Valentine’s day. The recipe calls for champagne or sparkling wine. The former is too rich for my taste especially when I have to multiply the recipe. I use Prosecco , a sparkling [...]

Glogg ,Hot Scandinavian Christmas Punch

Try this alternative to the usual hot mulled wine. This unusual drink is sold at various indoor and outdoor cafes of Copenhagen.Go ahead raise a glass this holiday season and then finish it off by eating the dried fruit and almonds in the glass ,so much fun!!!
Source Gourmet
Makes 6 drinks
1 lemon
1 navel orange
1 (750 -ml [...]

Koala Float

This unusual alcoholic beverage comes from my personal,favorite ,Hawaiian island of Oahu,from the Turtle Bay Hilton and country club in Oahu.Its simple and easy to make and is certain to impress your guests during the holiday season
Serves 2
4 cups ice
3/4 cup canned sweetened coconut cream
6 tablespoons coffee liqueur
6 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
Chocolate shavings
Blend first 4 [...]

Vodka and cranberry spritzers

These preety and refreshing cocktails are a great way to recieve your guests.
Courtsey Bon Appetit
Serves 10
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
31/4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
11/4 cups vodka
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Campari
21/2 cups club soda
Ice cubes
Lime slices
Combine first 3 ingredients in small saucepan.Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Cool (lime syrup [...]

Cappuccino Royale

This spiked cappuccino served at La Famiglia ,in beverly Hills is just great on those cold evenings as an after dinner drink. The great part is you not not require any special equipment to make this,so go ahead and enjoy.
serves 2
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso coffee
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons white rum
2 [...]

cranberry -Marinated Vodka

Believe it or not I started thinking about the holidays already. Its so strange,in my neighbourhood leaves have already started to change color and fall.This reminded me of a great cocktail I served at one of my holiday get togethers. It was,simply put,a raging success. This great cocktail comes from Mesa grill in lower Manhattan [...]