Fruits de Mer is a seafood platter of raw and/or cooked shellfish usually served on a bed of ice. A long time ago I saw a beautiful fruits de mer platter in one of my favorite events books and have wanted to throw a party with a fruits of the sea platter. Right before my …
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Saturday Spirits: Tangerine Thyme Margarita from Mint & Mirth
I’m excited to have a local guest bartender for today’s Saturday Spirits! The minds behind Portland Wedding and Fine Event Bartending Service, Mint & Mirth are here to share their Tangerine Thyme Margarita. Mint and Mirth was a recent winner of Oregon Bride Magazine’s “Best New Wedding Vendor” of 2014. Their work has been featured on …
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It’s Blackberry Thyme! Featured on InComplete Magazine
Mmmmm… It’s Blackberry Thyme! Well, it is blackberry time here in the Pacific Northwest. The Farmer’s Markets are overflowing with delicious looking berries. I created a Blackberry Thyme cocktail to be featured on the amazing InComplete Magazine! Go check it out and let me know how you like it!
Open Faced Prosciutto Sandwich
There is nothing quite like a good sandwich. This sandwich is no exception. It is super simple to make, and freaking full of flavor. A big part of the flavor punch is due to the great ingredients. Believe me when I say that sometimes it makes a HUGE difference whether you buy quality ingredients over …
Saturday Spirits: Twists on the Martini Recipe
Last week’s post featured one of my all time favorite cocktails… a simple, classic martini! I also shared a bit of the terminology surrounding martinis. I could drink a classic martini almost every time I want a drink. However, every now and again I like to mix up my martini a bit with one of …
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