One of the things I hadn't anticipated about having children was the mom friends I would make. I didn't realize the companionship that would come with the sorority of mothers I would enter, and this became more apparent as my sons started school. It turns out that some of Bird … [Read more...] about Tammy’s Toast – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Sorbet Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
The weather folks are promising a hot weekend. I'll embrace it because spring was more like winter around here, and I am allergic to winter. I've been eying a bright orange eyelet dress that hangs in my closet with the tags still attached. The sun hasn't struck hot enough for me … [Read more...] about Sorbet Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
Rosemary Race – 5:00 Fridays TM
I don't own a fascinator but I do know some fascinating people. And I do fancy a hat. How I wish chapeaux were back in vogue. A man never quite looks like a gent and woman like a lady without a hat. I'm not talkin' baseball caps or wide brim sunhats that are crushable and … [Read more...] about Rosemary Race – 5:00 Fridays TM
Alley-oops – 5:00 Fridays TM
It's round. It's dimpled. No, not a baby's booty. Lemme finish. It's orange. It's NCAA tournament time. What we drink must honor those who dunk, shoot, rebound, and alley-oop. I'm not actually quite sure that alley-oop is a verb, but work with me here. I was just … [Read more...] about Alley-oops – 5:00 Fridays TM
Zipang – 5:00 Fridays TM
Mac Daddy and I went out for sushi last night to celebrate our 13th wedding anniversary. We went to Sono, our favorite sushi place in downtown Raleigh where the vibe is sophisticated but not snooty. The cocktail menu at Sono changes frequently, and the drinks do not disappoint. I … [Read more...] about Zipang – 5:00 Fridays TM
Meyer Lemon Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
Somehow in the last week or so I missed National Wine Day (why only a day?!) and National Margarita Day. Well, I did make myself a margarita but I neglected to post a recipe for 5:00 Fridays (though the one I did post was mighty tasty). I was hell bent on celebrating Margarita's … [Read more...] about Meyer Lemon Margarita – 5:00 Fridays TM
Meyer Lemme-Have-Some-More Aid – 5:00 Fridays
I was at Trader Joe's last night. The cashier, who was ever so friendly, asked me what I was going to do with all the Meyer lemons in my cart. "Why, make cocktails!" I exclaimed. I think we could totally be friends because she didn't bat an eye when I said that. I have several … [Read more...] about Meyer Lemme-Have-Some-More Aid – 5:00 Fridays