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Tonight at 10 o’clock, Season 5 of The Americans premieres — and in-spy-red me to invent The Glanders Inoculation… Valerie’s Glanders Inoculation Author: Valerie A Russian in-spy-red cocktail to enjoy during The Americans. Ingredients 2 ounces Russian potato vodka 1 ounce pickled beet juice (strained from jar) *secret ingredient 3 drops Bittermens Krupnik Belarusian-inspired Honey Herbal…
For the first time in a number of years, this half-breed-Swede is going to be out of town and miss the annual Midsummer Festival in Battery Park City. But I’ll be “skal-ing” on my New Haven visit and just wanted to send some vibes to all of you who are celebrating. In honor of the…
For those who need a little love, sweet love, I can provide that… at least, in cookie form. Here’s a link to Storey Publishing’s new blog and our Valentine’s Day post that includes detailed cookie decorating instructions for a few favorite heart-y cookies. The post also includes our chocolate rolled cookie recipe from Cookie Craft…
The weather outside is frightful… but a warm drink is so delightful… Here’s one from Peterson’s Holiday Helper. Hot Toddy Recipe Type: Cocktails Author: Valerie Prep time: 5 mins Total time: 5 mins Serves: 1 serving Rumor has it that the mother-in-law was a ringer on the 1948 Norwegian Olympic bobsled team and, considering her…
I’ll be celebrating half of my heritage later, frolicking among thousands of Swedes — and those who wish they were — in honor of the Summer Solstice. Thanks to the Swedish Embassy, IKEA and others, I’ll be making my crown of wildflowers then frolicking in the out-of-doors at Robert Wagner Park (see last year’s photos…
…with a little effort and this Storey Publishing post about making V-Day cookies. Janice and I packed it with a lot of Cookie Craft instruction & inspiration — including a frog cookie as a consolation for the romantically deprived…
Big blessings covered (family, friends, health, etc.), there are a number of smaller joys I was thankful for this week… like the GAP “curvy” jeans in “tall” obtained 25% off with free shipping (woo hoo!)… and the fact that the recipe for Ina Garten’s Pumpkin Banana Mousse Tart works just as well in a 9″…