You may remember that my goal (once again) is to read 100 books this year. I got off to a great start and read 14 (!!!) books in January! Of course, I forgot to give y'all an update on my progress in February so here's a list that includes all the books that I read in February and March. 15. All We Ever Wanted -Emily Giffin 16. The Wonder -Emma Donoghue 17. Sometimes I Lie -Alice Feeney 18. Something in the Water -Catherine Steadman 19. The ... Read the Post...
Houebound Happy Hour: Whiskey Edition
Today's episode of Housebound Happy Hour features cocktails made with whiskey! (You can use bourbon whiskey, scotch whiskey, honestly I'm not good enough at cocktails to know when to use what and it all tastes good so you do you.) Here are some whiskey-based cocktails I've made recently:Old Fashioned2 teaspoons simple syrup 2 dashes bitters2 oz whiskeylemon twist and cherry if you have 'emFill glass half full with ice (or use one or two big ... Read the Post...
Housebound Happy Hour: Gin Edition
Welcome to today's edition of Housebound Happy Hour! Here are a few easy cocktail recipes I've made recently with gin. I'll be sharing the full recipe with notes for any substitutions I've made due to ~social distancing~. All of these recipes make 1 drink. Dirty Gin Martini 2 oz gin (or vodka, but I don't like vodka sooooo) 1/2 oz dry vermouth 1 to 2 teaspoons olive brine (to taste--olive brine is the liquid in the olive jar) Olives to garnish ... Read the Post...
Check In
Hi all,If you're like me you're probably sitting on your couch or your bed somewhere in the middle of week three or four of sitting on your couch or your bed. Living in the middle of a global pandemic is weird and scary and anxiety-inducing and difficult and a million other things. I've seen lots of advice on how to keep your sanity or your routine or your workouts or a million other things on a million other blogs and tweets and Instagram posts, ... Read the Post...