Having a Bloody Mary Bar spread is essential to Christmas gatherings in my home. I’ve imported this set-up from my experiences growing up in Alabama; a Bloody Mary bar is – plain and simple – classic Southern hospitality. Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws are the expecting nosh in these operations. Spicy nuts and cheese are also encouraged.
I like the idea as it’s low-maintenance; guests can make their own drink according to their palates; Virgin (non-alcoholic) Marys encouraged. My daughters recent touch was stuffing large pitted olives with creamy gorgonzola, which insures the best Bloody Mary on the planet.
Seen the weather forecast for this week? Looks like we may get into the eighties! It’s been a mighty long time coming. Two days and counting untll May, and what better way to celebrate than with a spiffy cocktail, full of sparkling sunny flavor. My kids, Greta and Zan, stopped by for dinner and I asked … Full recipe post »
The past few years have embraced the “craft cocktail” movement by storm. Across the land, bartenders and hosts are displaying their creative genius experimenting with handmade infusions, fresh-squeezed and mashed juices, exotic spices and flavored, purified ice. Perhaps 2013 will be the year of the “craft punch bowl” scene. But it’s fun to include an out-of-the-ordinary … Full recipe post »
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Having a Bloody Mary Bar spread is essential to Christmas gatherings in my home. I’ve imported this set-up from my experiences growing up in Alabama; a Bloody Mary bar is – plain and simple – classic Southern hospitality. Spicy Cheddar Cheese Straws are the expecting nosh in these operations. Spicy nuts and cheese are also encouraged.
