We are in the middle of a deep freeze here in Michigan. We have been below freezing for the past 23 days here in my area. So when St. Lucia was chosen as our destination this month, my thoughts immediately went to sunshine, beaches, and cocktails......
Created by Trader Vic Bergeron, in 1944 in Oakland, California, this iconic cocktail is a blend of two different kinds of rum, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, lime juice, and simple syrup.
This sweet and tart cocktail is served in a glass rimmed with toasted coconut and crushed graham crackers providing all the flavors of your favorite pie in liquid form.
This warm, spiced cocktail is a classic Holiday drink that dates back to the Colonial days. There are many different versions of this cocktail but all contain rum, butter, and spices.
What is a xylocarp? It is a fruit with a hard woody shell. The best-known xylocarp is a coconut. And the best way to enjoy coconut? In a Pina Colada, of course.
With just 3 ingredients, some ice, and a heavy-duty blender you can enjoy an Xciting Xylocarp Cocktail.....
One of the most popular cocktails in Belize, the Panty Ripper (Panti Ripa) is a delicious blend of tropical juices with a kick of Rum.
This cake contains very ripe mashed bananas and perfectly ripe candied banana slices. Having rum in the candied banana, cake batter, and frosting this is a rum cake like you have never enjoyed before.
This delicious, refreshing drink is made by making a simple syrup using rhubarb and mint. Add some lime juice and fill the glass with soda water for a lovely, light mocktail to start off the New Year.
You can make this easy and delicious cake in a 9" round cake pan for serving up as your holiday dessert or to take to a potluck but I chose to make 12 mini-cakes for inclusion on my dessert buffets and gifting to hosts at holiday parties.
It was a Dark n' Stormy night here on the farm. All the family had taken their little goblins home after the last pool outing of the year, and Grammy and Grampy were ready to relax.
This delicious loaf is filled with apples and dried cranberries making it a perfect accompaniment with your coffee for breakfast in the morning, dessert after dinner, or a late-night snack.
As 2022 came to a close I was (and still am) recuperating from being ran over by a truck. This means a lot of reading time as I am unable to do much else. This is frustrating because I am feeling pretty good but I still only have use of one arm so I am limited as to my activities.
I can walk now and am able to take care of all my personal needs but I get pooped out pretty quickly which puts me back onto the couch with a book. The first book I am going to share with you was recommended by my friend, Cam of Culinary Cam and is a Mystery Thriller by Charlie Donlea called Twenty Years Later.........
This fun, fruity cocktail is the perfect way to start your Mardi Gras celebration.
Perfect for the Christmas season this spice cake has rum both in the cake itself and in the caramelized pecan topping.
This potion is a fun Halloween cocktail from New York's Jekyll and Hyde Club is the sweetest poison you will ever enjoy.....
A perfect blend of Rum, Pineapple and Orange this is a wonderful summer cocktail. Make up a pitcher to serve at your next outdoor gathering. Cheers.
