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Rosemary Grapefruit Frosé

August 10, 2017

I have been meaning to make a Frosé all summer long, a delicious adult slushie made with Rosé, and while summer’s end is nearing (I’m sorry, but it is!), I figure it’s better late than never, right? Frosé isn’t your last minute, whip it together kind of cocktail, but it is delicious and worth the little bit of effort. And bonus: it can me made and left in the freezer for those hot summer nights or when friends pop by unexpectedly, the alcohol keeps it from freezing solid, so it’s ready when needed.

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Summer Sangria and Crostini

August 2, 2017

What I love most about summer is how everything seems to linger … the sunshine, the days, the meals and … the joy. If you read Tuesday’s post, you’ll know that a big part of my summer joy is entertaining (if you missed the post you can catch up here). There is nothing I love more than causal dinners with friends that last late into a summers night. And since summer brings with it an inherent ease and desire for effortlessness, I have two recipes that are just that and delicious: a Lychee Sangria and Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini. Both can be made ahead to foster and encourage you to linger, savour and soak up summer.

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Summer Solstice Cocktail

June 15, 2017

Summer Solstice, the longest day and shortness night of year is just around the corner. Considered somewhat of a tipping point, it comes with mixed emotion for me – joy for the arrival of Summer, with a hint of sadness (and let’s be real – shock) that the year is nearly half over and that days are going to start getting shorter. I’m an early riser, 5-6am is my favorite time of the day and I LOVE waking up to light. But in a few short days that will slowly and sadly start to diminish.

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