Looking for a refreshing cocktail to add to your happy hour recipe collection? This martini is the perfect addition!
This is a very grown up lemonade. Fresh lemon & basil combine beautifully with Grey Goose Le Citron (I love infused vodka) & St-Germain. I know there are loads of St-Germain fans out there…you always get so excited when I post the bottle on Instagram!
I also posted a video of this recipe if you would like to check it out!
For this cocktail I whipped up a homemade basil simple syrup. This is great to have on hand in the warmer months. You can add it to all kids of spring & summer beverages. Bring it on a picnic & add to fizzy water. It’s great in smoothies too!
What is simple syrup? It’s a sweet syrup that you can add to cold drinks, the sugar is in a liquid form so it actually sweetens instead of sitting in the bottom of the glass. All you do to make it is boil equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Add a flavor if you wish. In this case basil is the accent.
Aren’t these daffodils so pretty? I found them in Dolores, CO. They put a huge smile on my face whenever I look at them!
We will be sitting on our deck a whole lot this spring & summer. Sipping these martinis & gazing at all the surrounding natural beauty!
Hope you can enjoy it soon too! xo
Click HERE for the recipe.
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My kiddos just started spring break & we are off & running. The 
After I dropped him off I made a quick pit stop in Vail en route to NY. It was so fun to see my friends for happy hour!
With this non-stop go, go, go this pasta is the kind of meal I prepare often. It keeps us lean, trim, energized & satisfied.
You should try it stat! Likely you have all the ingredients on hand all ready. xo
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I’m just back from NYC (for TV segments) & life is moving at warp speed. I was in the city for 24 hours then it was straight back to the high-country. I love it here so much, I don’t like to be gone for long. There’s no choice but to hit the ground running as soon as the plane lands.
Last night I was on my way off to a dance performance back home, here in Telluride. I had to get a tasty, healthy dinner on the table for my family. Not to mention, who doesn’t come home starving after a dance rehearsal?!
This hearty, comfort food 
Another great thing is this is completely prepared on the stove top. No need to even turn on your oven!
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Irish Whiskey is purely Irish & it makes these all ready naughty ice cream sundaes, even naughtier. Your welcome. It’s my daily job to tempt you and with these I sincerely hope I’ve accomplished my goals.
Chocolate & mint chip ice creams are smothered in butterscotch & hot fudge sauce. Green & white M&M’s sweeten the deal. A sprinkle of green decorating sugar gives a crunchy kick. And Homemade Irish Cream Whipped Cream…
Need I say more? The whipped cream is a delish combo of heavy cream whipped with instant coffee, sugar and of course, a splash (or two) of 
Enjoy your ice cream sundaes!
