tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32498832946658885892024-03-27T03:50:15.525-04:00A Crimson Kiss – Timeless Events and Classic CocktailsTimeless Events and Classic CocktailsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2023125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-52561109513375946612023-08-11T14:00:00.001-04:002023-08-13T14:30:28.515-04:00Tom Collins<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-XTE-BZTABajSUy-hXrZHMFLpZpuOz_LdwPOUNYiUEC4Qc5HI2MkTyb0kAGtyADKXuDh0rup7ejQZr86v1tiOsozGqHcWL11KcRToKyV7Mn_uLiu-U-sge1d4DnJsrK1ZcWLWzDFDaYYwYY635vR3T3R53LocmXX1S5neWdBFugtZdI0jK_7akFAUYG5/s2016/Tom%20Collins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="2016" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP-XTE-BZTABajSUy-hXrZHMFLpZpuOz_LdwPOUNYiUEC4Qc5HI2MkTyb0kAGtyADKXuDh0rup7ejQZr86v1tiOsozGqHcWL11KcRToKyV7Mn_uLiu-U-sge1d4DnJsrK1ZcWLWzDFDaYYwYY635vR3T3R53LocmXX1S5neWdBFugtZdI0jK_7akFAUYG5/w640-h426/Tom%20Collins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">My cocktail of choice this summer? A classic Tom Collins. I've written it off in years past, but boozy sparkling lemonade has been hitting the spot at the end of these too-hot days. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Tom Collins</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>2 oz gin<br />1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />1 oz simple syrup<br />soda water</i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><i><i><i>Combine gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake
vigorously for 10–15 seconds, then strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with soda water.<br /></i></i></i></i> <br /><br />While the "Tom" in Tom Collins refers to Old Tom<i> </i>gin, you can use whatever brand and style you like in this libation. I've been loving <a href="https://treehousebrew.com/percys" target="_blank">Percy's New England Dry Gin</a> (named for our pup), but then I'm a bit biased! You can also make this cocktail even simpler by picking up a canned sparkling lemonade (I like San Pellegrino and Fever Tree) and simply adding your gin of choice. Cheers!<br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Image by <a href="https://www.markweinbergphoto.com/" target="_blank">Mark Weinberger</a>.<br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-11651728127907115402022-12-26T18:15:00.000-05:002022-12-28T09:56:53.739-05:00Dorothy and John<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6SQ2vM0Mn9phb9SOsDyURG0xDgBdQ-asV-tGNdZpfsnGVJhyphenhyphenamtbXW5yVdBS02U3voSVSA5lmiwP0TtlkYhyphenhyphenzDGxfEcQNvIr3kpZi3TP0yfdXxwT5GL6Z7pjDAZhr7A3ZTBZDYQFx9Q/s1600/mw2117_0110_boots_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682402925357447122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6SQ2vM0Mn9phb9SOsDyURG0xDgBdQ-asV-tGNdZpfsnGVJhyphenhyphenamtbXW5yVdBS02U3voSVSA5lmiwP0TtlkYhyphenhyphenzDGxfEcQNvIr3kpZi3TP0yfdXxwT5GL6Z7pjDAZhr7A3ZTBZDYQFx9Q/s400/mw2117_0110_boots_xl.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7JgbRs4ZOtUR3ysmf6o6Ycdgc6GWN5PY2kM0I5F9Dz6H6ok8iyUnNPcgfyRtYvShcHBnKYfl4Rl7lJTeIsuV31IqqOPjg6BOMYryXfXiE_dF3YcUW_-IiGlaZK4a90woMNDkVsxuWos/s1600/mw_0110_dance_xl.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682402249217155570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW7JgbRs4ZOtUR3ysmf6o6Ycdgc6GWN5PY2kM0I5F9Dz6H6ok8iyUnNPcgfyRtYvShcHBnKYfl4Rl7lJTeIsuV31IqqOPjg6BOMYryXfXiE_dF3YcUW_-IiGlaZK4a90woMNDkVsxuWos/s400/mw_0110_dance_xl.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A wedding in a winter wonderland? Maybe I've forgotten about how cold it can be, but I'm absolutely bewitched by this snow-covered celebration!
Dorothy and John were married at the <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/jacksonhole/">Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, WY</a>; in an nod to the striking winter landscape, their invitation suite by <a href="http://www.carrotandstickpress.com/">Carrot & Stick Press</a> featured a single aspen branch. The bride wore an architectural <a href="http://www.angelsanchezusa.com/">Angel Sanchez</a> gown paired with an <a href="http://www.anyahindmarch.com/">Anya Hindmarch</a> rabbit fur coat and silver Hunter wellies, while her maid of honor and flower girls wore dresses in shades of slate. <a href="http://www.flowerhardware.com/">Flower Hardware</a>'s Cecelia Heffernan composed bouquets of white and green ranunculus, dusty miller, silver berzilia, and ornithogalum, then filled low vases with garden roses, white tulips and dahlias. After an intimate ceremony, guests warmed up at dinner and delighted in a dessert buffet featuring berry and lemon tarts and a buttercream wedding cake. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Photos by <a href="http://lizbanfield.com/">Liz Banfield</a> c/o <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/">Martha Stewart Weddings</a>.
</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-83106552704447717152020-12-18T12:00:00.001-05:002020-12-18T12:00:12.091-05:00Muletide Cocktail<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g8MDNzXkDlNcdVTURCjc-WeXQiM3LwO0gxYeI7Ljg-tnt0C5lR74IzvRq9eRDztmjxqooxR9CDbr3tBlAIkWHU7OGrgD2_YWCxekaWnFU0OubBBqWUz_-67ZAq97QoIetEbHZ2wfqGPm/s851/Muletide+Cocktail+600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g8MDNzXkDlNcdVTURCjc-WeXQiM3LwO0gxYeI7Ljg-tnt0C5lR74IzvRq9eRDztmjxqooxR9CDbr3tBlAIkWHU7OGrgD2_YWCxekaWnFU0OubBBqWUz_-67ZAq97QoIetEbHZ2wfqGPm/s16000/Muletide+Cocktail+600.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">A festive riff on a spicy Mezcal Mule? Don't mind if I do! </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"><i>Muletide Cocktail</i></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i> 1 1⁄2 oz mezcal (Miracle uses Del Maguey Vida)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3⁄4 oz Amontillado sherry</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>3⁄4 oz ginger syrup</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1⁄2 oz fresh lemon juice <br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1⁄2 oz allspice liqueur </i></div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><i><i><i>Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, then strain into a rocks glass over a single large ice cube. Twist a lemon peel over the cocktail to extract the oils, then discard.</i></i></i></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><i><i><i> </i></i></i></i></p><p style="text-align: center;">Notes: A medium-dry sherry, Amontillado is one of our favorite fortified wines. <a href="https://www.lustau.es/en/coleccion/amontillado-los-arcos-eng/" target="_blank">Lustau's</a> is affordable and easy to find, but a good liquor store will also carry <a href="https://alpenz.com/product-allspice.html" target="_blank">St. Elizabeth's Allspice Dram</a>, aka Christmas in a Bottle and a critical Tiki ingredient. Although you can buy <a href="https://www.liberandcompany.com/products/fiery-ginger-syrup?variant=754441883&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&ar_clx=yes&ar_campaign=244283847&ar_ad=61143017367&ar_adgroup=23584722807&ar_channel=google&gclid=CjwKCAiAwrf-BRA9EiwAUWwKXjcSXlThsXv0WQipeT1HEXgJQgEzP4Nv7k-FbBRTnJrFovbRzIlvthoCZ58QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">good ginger syrup</a>, it's also a snap to make at home. Roughly peel several pieces of ginger, then finely grate before pressing through a cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible (or just juice them). Measure, then slowly add double the volume of granulated sugar to liquid, whisking together to dissolve the sugar before using.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span class="body italic fs-14"></span>Recipe by <span class="subheading fs-14"></span>
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<span class="author italic body">Joann Spiegel</span> <span>of </span><a class="author link--black" href="https://www.miraclepopup.com/" target="_blank">Miracle</a><a class="author link--black" href="https://www.miraclepopup.com/" target="_blank"> </a></span><span class="body italic fs-14 " style="align-items: baseline; display: inline-flex;">, Photo by <span class="subheading fs-14"> </span>
<span class="body italic fs-14">Eric Medsker.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i> </i></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-52519597708583407632019-11-15T12:00:00.000-05:002019-11-15T12:00:06.055-05:00A Thanksgiving Tipple<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you're a planner like me, I'll bet you've already started drafting your Thanksgiving menu. I have a spreadsheet I dust off each year so I can revisit favorites and swap in new recipes—like this Calvados cocktail!</div>
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A riff on the classic Jack Rose cocktail made with American apple brandy, this recipe swaps in the French version for a little upgrade—just the sort of thing that's perfect for Thanksgiving. Do your Calvados a favor though and make sure you spring for the good grenadine (we're partial to <a href="https://smallhandfoods.com/2009/09/grenadine/">Small Hand Foods</a>) or <a href="https://imbibemagazine.com/homemade-grenadine-recipe/">try making your own</a>. Cheers!</div>
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P.S. I'm visiting with Chelsea of Buckets and Bunches where we're drooling over more gorgeous shoes, and sharing a scone with Nikki at <a href="http://www.perpetuallyengaged.com/">Perpetually Engaged</a> today; I'd love if you came to visit!
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I'm off to Paris and then St Petersburg today, and I could think of no better way to celebrate the trip than with a mimosa! This tipple, flavored with burnt orange and vanilla, embraces a fall palette to match the cozy sweaters and shiny loafers I can't wait to wear to the archives!</div>
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My father and I were having a conversation the other week about our favorite cocktails, and I declared my love for nearly any sour made with lime, be it a margarita, a gimlet, or a daiquiri. The only problem with these kinds of cocktails is that it can be a bit difficult to justify drinking them in the dead of winter—which is why I was so delighted to find a wintry spin on my favorite tipple!</div>
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Notes: A healthy pour of funky, aged rum and<i> </i>some spiced syrup are all that's needed to take this cocktail into the new year. To make the syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water in a small sauce pan. Add 1 cinnamon stick, 4 allspice pods, 2 cloves, and 1 star anise. Heat until the sugar has dissolved, then let it stand for 30 minutes. Strain and store in the fridge. Cheers!</div>
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<i>It's coming on Christmas</i><br />
<i>They're cutting down trees</i><br />
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I heard this favorite Joni tune the other day and thought of how perfectly it captures the beauty of the holiday season. It's been a quiet fall devoted to work on my dissertation and our 1942 bungalow, but our spirited Springer Percy makes sure I don't stay cooped up inside all day. We're curling up with a cup of cocoa today before strolling through our little town to pick up some garlands and a wreath, which will make the whole house smell marvelous. Then it's time to wrap the last of our holiday gifts and watch the <i>Great British Baking Show</i>'s holiday special—I truly can't imagine a more perfect way to spend a Saturday.<br />
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I hope your holiday season is full of family, all of your favorite festivities, and the cheeriest Netflix specials! <br />
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Image by <a href="https://www.ktmerryprintshop.com/shop/3568/aspen-pines">KT Merry</a>.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-16575832357886628422018-09-21T12:00:00.000-04:002018-12-09T13:26:26.035-05:00Sage Greyhound<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This in-between season as summer transitions to fall is probably my favorite time of year. It's still warm enough to have dinner on the patio, but cool enough that you might want a sweater. This herbaceous greyhound is the cocktail equivalent of shorts and a fisherman's sweater—just perfect.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-80175878093302622232018-09-18T09:00:00.000-04:002018-09-18T09:00:00.955-04:00(Paperless) Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After a friend of mine sent her save the dates through <a href="https://www.paperlesspost.com/wedding">Paperless Post's online service</a> and matching <a href="https://www.papersource.com/wedding/designers/paperless-post?utm_source=cj-Paperless+Post&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=acquisition&utm_content=PP+Navigation+banner+-+Wedding&EventID=0c917561b83811e881a303e30a24060f">printed wedding invitations through their collaboration with Paper Source</a>, my longtime resistance to digital invites suddenly melted away. Every piece, whether online or in person, looked (and felt) beautiful, and perfectly coordinated. And the event management features, including digital RSVPs and messages, plus <a href="https://www.paperlesspost.com/blog/introducing-free-wedding-websites-that-match-your/">matching wedding websites,</a> made some of the toughest, most nitty gritty stuff of wedding planning a snap. There's no wondering if your invitation got lost in the mail, or if their reply card was short a stamp; you can skip the post office and easily track your Paperless Post invites online. Plus, with cards from some of my favorite designers including Rifle Paper, Mr. Boddington's Studio, Oscar de la Renta, Crane & Co., and John Derian, there's a style for every couple. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-37544243557914029272018-08-14T09:00:00.000-04:002018-08-21T16:51:14.895-04:00Making Marriage Modern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've been thinking a lot about marriage lately. About what it means to be a wife or a bride in a world where marriage rates are dropping. About why <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11199-017-0856-6" target="_blank">husbands of women who chose to keep their last names are more likely to be perceived as feminine</a>, and why<a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12147-016-9182-5" target="_blank"> half of US adults believe a woman should be required by law to take her husband's name after marriage</a>. About where all these narratives about marriage have gotten us, and how we might move forward productively.</div>
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Lots of the weddings I've been to recently have a dating app to thank for bringing together the happy couple. A gal pal split the cost of her engagement ring—along with a few more gorgeous baubles to stack—with her groom. A high school buddy of mine was proposed to be his amazing girlfriend, and few months later, he returned the favor with an engagement ring that matches his. It may not surprise you that I've been celebrating so many nontraditional partnerings—after all, John and I were hitched for <i>five years</i> before we had a wedding. But there's still lots of judgement about these kinds of choices, which makes it tough for couples who want to write their own marriage rule book.</div>
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I love a beaming bride in a white dress and her handsome groom at the end of the aisle. But I also love midday ceremonies at City Hall, a bride in a killer pantsuit, grooms in matching getups, folks defining what marriage means to them—and staying single if that's what best for you. When we lose the judgement and simply support modern, empowering relationships in every form, our communities grow stronger and our world becomes a more beautiful place. That's why I'm sharing this guide from <a href="https://www.bluenile.com/" target="_blank">Blue Nile</a> about blending old traditions with new ones, and making marriage modern.<br />
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Hello, spring! I was so delighted to throw open all the windows today that I thought I might do the same with this lovely little corner of the internet. So much has changed since we last caught up. We bought our first home, and are loving its 1940s charm. We recently adopted a dog, Percy, who puts smiles on our faces even when we're walking him in the cold, dark Michigan mornings. And I am sprinting to one significant finish line in my doctoral program, so the kitchen table is covered in books and notepads and I always seem to be drinking a cup of tea. I still miss San Francisco, but I've never felt more at home. </div>
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<i>Tell me, what have you been up to lately? Engagements, babies, books? I want to hear everything</i>.</div>
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To putting 2017 in our rear view mirrors and welcoming the new year with open arms. Hope that wherever you're ringing in 2018 that your evening is full of laughter, love, and lots of bubbly!</div>
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Happy Summer Solstice! To celebrate the longest day of the year, I can think of nothing more delicious than this sherry cobbler full of beautiful berries—and a little mezcal!</div>
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Cheers to <a href="https://negroniweek.com/" target="_blank">Negroni Week</a>! In honor of this classic cocktail, here's my favorite recipe.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-23761842552725130072017-05-26T17:48:00.000-04:002017-05-26T17:48:37.388-04:00Golden Ananas<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Memorial Day weekend! In honor of the start of summer, I'm raising a glass—or more specifically, a hollowed-out pineapple—filled with this tropical cocktail.</div>
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Notes: Spicy, sweet and sophisticated, these are my favorite kinds of tiki cocktails. Created by Lynnette Marrero of <a href="http://www.llamainnnyc.com/" target="_blank">Llama Inn</a>, the cinnamon syrup is a slightly fussy but positively essential ingredient. To make, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and a cinnamon stick. Let it stand for as long as you can (ideally overnight, but at least an hour), then strain and store in the fridge. Cheers!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-70327325468290161222017-05-23T09:00:00.000-04:002017-05-24T08:15:02.622-04:00Picking the Perfect Venue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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One of my very dearest friends just recently got engaged and I'm thrilled to be helping her scout photographers and select floral arrangements for her upcoming wedding. She wants to tie the knot in October, so we're hustling a little—but one thing that's made the planning process <i>much </i>easier? The future Mr and Mrs are certain about their venue: an aunt and uncle's beautiful Southern California home. </div>
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But say you're not so sure. <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/reception/wedding-venue-quiz" target="_blank">What's in a venue, anyway</a>? Most magazines will tell you that choosing your venue(s) is essential to the planning process. After all, how will you know whether you can invite 30 people or 300? What sort of dress will suit the space? Will your dream of a big band and a black and white ballroom floor <i>go</i> in the barn you've booked? While I rarely take advice I read in magazines, this bit of guidance is super useful. But if you don't have a dreamy family estate you've already got your heart set on, how on earth do you choose where to tie the knot? <br />
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First things first, I'd check out <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/reception/wedding-venue-quiz" target="_blank">Wedding Wire's Venue Quiz</a>, which will help you find the perfect space to suit your style <i>and</i> recommend venues in your area that fit the bill! <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/c/ny-new-york/new-york-manhattan-brooklyn-bronx-queens/wedding-venues/501B-11-rca.html" target="_blank">New York</a>, <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/c/il-illinois/chicago-rockford-south-bend/wedding-venues/602-11-rca.html" target="_blank">Chicago</a> and <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/c/ca-california/los-angeles-county/wedding-venues/803A-11-rca.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles</a> brides, I've got your <a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-venues" target="_blank">Wedding Wire Venue Guides</a> right here, but no matter where you're planning to say "I do," Wedding Wire will help you find the place. Happy planning, brides-to-be! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-30873977628262644292017-04-21T12:00:00.000-04:002017-04-23T18:45:19.031-04:00Gimlet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I love an innovative cocktail (citric acid instead of citrus! strawberry-thyme shrub!) as much, or admittedly perhaps more, than the next guy. But the best bartenders I know are the ones who can shake up an impeccable classic cocktail. A well-made Gimlet (especially with John's recently released Spring Gin) is one of those classics I can't get enough of lately.</div>
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<i> </i>Notes: You can use Rose's Lime Cordial, but the homemade stuff is easy to make and <i>so </i>much more<i> </i>delicious. Simply combine several ounces of 1:1 simple syrup with the zest of 3 or 4 limes and let sit for 15–20 minutes, or until cool. Strain before using; the cordial will keep for several weeks, especially if you add a dash of vodka.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-62621534720756790772017-04-18T12:00:00.000-04:002017-04-18T12:07:04.982-04:00Embrace Spring<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-28738622507637474322017-03-24T09:00:00.000-04:002017-03-24T09:00:06.839-04:00Pineapple Milk <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I haven't been around much lately, and one of the things that's been occupying <strike>my</strike> our time has been the <a href="http://www.annarbordistilling.com/" target="_blank">Ann Arbor Distilling Company</a>. John's taken the helm and is having the time of his life. For me, that means tasting gin recipes, weighing in on label designs, and enjoying cocktails by the incredible team behind the bar. Not so bad, huh? We haven't made a brandy yet, so this tiki-inspired sipper is strictly an at home indulgence—join me in one, will you? </div>
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Sounds heavenly, doesn't it? If you can't get your hands on some Brandy de Jerez, another brandy or cognac will do just fine. Frangelico is a popular hazelnut liqueur, but you can also <a href="http://imbibemagazine.com/homemade-hazelnut-liqueur/" target="_blank">make your own</a> if you're feeling crafty. And if you feel like taking the at-home adaptation up a notch, infuse your syrup with a vanilla bean or two—cheers!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-54826582037615161342017-03-23T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-26T10:29:52.057-04:00Written Word<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Crazy for this modern handwritten suite in classic black and white.<br />
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Suite by <a href="http://www.writtenwordcalligraphy.com/" target="_blank">Written Word Calligraphy</a>.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3249883294665888589.post-89189267193032982212017-03-22T09:00:00.000-04:002018-07-26T10:29:40.010-04:00Daria & Julian<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Wild about this intimate, elegant celebration at <a href="http://www.hamhouse.com/" target="_blank">the Ham House</a> captured by the talented <a href="http://www.michealbeaulieu.com/" target="_blank">Micheal Beaulieu</a>. </div>
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