You might have noticed the Mom Congress badge over on my sidebar. I was recently tapped to be North Carolina's delegate to Parenting magazine's annual Mom Congress. You have no idea what a thrill it was for me. In typical motherly and womanly self-deprecating fashion, I wondered … [Read more...] about Basil Gimlet – 5:00 Fridays TM
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Donna Summer Disco Queen – 5:00 Fridays
I never realized how R-rated all the song lyrics my friend Katie and I used to sing while swinging on the old metal swing set in the backyard back in the day. We'd toss our heads back and kick up our feet trying to make the post of the swing set pop out of the ground while … [Read more...] about Donna Summer Disco Queen – 5:00 Fridays
Cuban Mojito – 5:00 Fridays
It's only May, and it's hot. Like sweltering July hot. So far we have had fall and summer in North Carolina. There was (thankfully) no winter to speak of, and spring sprang before you could spell daffodil. Summer must be a mean girl who elbowed Spring out of the way to make room … [Read more...] about Cuban Mojito – 5:00 Fridays
Kum On! – 5:00 Fridays
My friend Dave was chatting about kumquats on Facebook the other day. What, your friends' status updates don't involve kumquats? The conversation carried on and eventually led to the idea for a kumquat margarita. Being a cocktailing kind of girl, I decided to rise to the … [Read more...] about Kum On! – 5:00 Fridays
Taste This! – The Delicious Sequel
I am lucky to have friends who cook. I am unlucky that they live far away. Luckily, my friend Jennie has a cookbook coming out next year. It's called City Girl, Country Kitchen. And trust me, I just spent the weekend in her city kitchen and ate some fantastic country fare. You … [Read more...] about Taste This! – The Delicious Sequel
Summer’s Daydream – 5:00 Fridays
Oh sweet juniper, summer fun is almost upon us! This is the time of year I tuck away the red wine and start making sure the ice is always fresh. Warm weather makes me want gin. Sure, I also want to get pedicures and wear kicky wedge sandals and sundresses and feel the weight of … [Read more...] about Summer’s Daydream – 5:00 Fridays
Writer’s Block – 5:00 Fridays
We just returned from a little jaunt to NYC. You might think that would lead me to write about a Big Appletini or other such thing, but truth is, I don't have it in me. I can't even dig in to uncover fodder for a cliche. I've faced some roadblocks with my book proposal and the … [Read more...] about Writer’s Block – 5:00 Fridays