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appley EVER AFTER

Autumn has officially arrived and I love the idea of a warm, cozy sip that uses locally grown apples with bourbon and smoky mezcal. This one is delicious for a swanky cocktail party but also works just fine in a red solo cup next to a bonfire or on a hayride.

appley EVER AFTER
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blackberry and lemon VODKA TONIC

The dog days of summer require something cool, strong, and slightly sweet - this one is just the ticket. Quick and easy to whip up…but impressive as a pre-dinner cocktail or for just sippin’ on the back porch. Feel free to increase the amount of vodka depending on your day -

blackberry and lemon VODKA TONIC
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tomatoes and peaches with WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE

Something magical happens when goat cheese is paired with summer tomatoes and juicy ripe peaches. This super quick salad works well as a starter course, but also equally impresses as an appetizer when served with our firecrackers or buttery grilled toast. We especially love the bright green nuance of fresh basil and mint from the garden, even though added bits of zesty arugula or watercress would make this the summer salad to end all summer salads….

tomatoes and peaches with WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE
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summer tomato TOAST

Nothing on the planet is more delicious than fresh tomatoes steeped in olive oil, basil, and fresh garlic. Our SUMMER TOMATO TOAST is simple, but promises to be the belle of this year’s Fourth of July pool, lake, or river party. The tomatoes gain sweet complexity the longer they sit…so prep about an hour before guest arrival to ensure maximum flavor…and guest adoration.

summer tomato TOAST
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it's hard out here FOR A PIMM'S

Our simple version of this classic summertime cocktail includes muddled cucumber and Arkansas strawberries that elevate it to a whole new level. Barely sweet, heady, with bright red berries, lemon, and fresh mint that screams “SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!”

it's hard out here FOR A PIMM'S

Penne with Kale, Garlic, and Feta

Penne with Kale, Garlic, and Feta

In an attempt to help my friend Jason Suel make dinner from items in his pantry and fridge, we devised a recipe that with the help of fresh Kale, garlic, and onions from the Appleseeds Teaching Garden is not only easy to make, but also delicious. I perused Jason’s options via facetime, I recognized several items from his pantry that included dry penne pasta, olive oil, vegetable broth, and roasted almonds; in addition to a leftover lemon and a bit of crumbled feta cheese. that I knew could add some brightness and depth to the evolving recipe.

Distant Sipping | Home Bound Cocktails

Distant Sipping | Home Bound Cocktails

This Blackberry Jam Bramble was devised after pilfering through our bar, pantry, and fridge - we all remember when preserves and jams were a trend just a few years ago, so this is our opportunity to revisit that period in imbibing.

I encourage folks to respond by sending me your ingredients and I’ll share my cocktail recipe ideas. Until then…stay healthy, stay happy, and most importantly, STAY IN!

Peach Fuzz in the Show Me State

Peach Fuzz in the Show Me State

Bob was my mother’s youngest brother; a sweet kid with a hidden mean streak that shocked me throughout my life. I spent a lot of time with my uncle Bob when I was in elementary school, usually fishing, going to the park, kicking around town during hot summer days, and hanging out at the peach orchard; Bobby always lighting a cigarette with a sly smile and ordering me “…you better not tell grandma…” which I never did because I just liked being around him.

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