The Crazy Simple Life

A day dedicated to that soda shop staple, the root beer float? Oh, yes. And with good reason. Floats are creamy, sweet, foamy glassfuls of goodness.

Last weekend was Seafair in these parts and after watching the blue angels and eating grilled brats, I served up some Cream Soda Marshmallow Floats. They were sooooo yummy and the perfect dessert at the end of a hot day....

A few weeks back, the girls and I opted for happy hour at a Southwest restaurant called Cactus here in Seattle. Unable to enjoy a cocktail in my pregnant state, I opted for a beverage called a Mexican Lemonade. Whoa. Sweet, cold,...

This winter warmer looks innocent enough, right? It smells like lavender, lemon and chamomile, and is the perfect concoction to enjoy while lounging in front of the fire, reading a page-turner, or w...

Some people are beer purists. Each beer type has a special glass. The idea of putting a lemon in anything but a Hefeweizen is tantamount to treason. Confusing with an IPA with an ESB is as crazy as saying you have ESP in your IPO.

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Citrus reamers make quick work of juicing lemons and limes and are a must for every kitchen. It feels more natural than trying to ram a lemon down on a counter-top juicer, it takes up less space than hinged sq...