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10 Things I Love Sunday

10 Things I Love Sunday

Went to the beach with our family this past week. It was a very special trip and likely one of my last until sometime after the baby is born this summer. This was the second time for Oscar to go to the beach and while I’d still say he loves playing in the sand more …

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The Best Pina Colada Recipe

The Best Pina Colada Recipe

The classic Piña Colada is an easy to make cocktail made with only three ingredients: rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice. You can serve this simply shaken with ice, but it’s also extremely popular to blend it with ice for a slushy, boozy treat. This tropical drink is enjoyed on beaches all over the …

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Boilermaker Drink

Boilermaker Drink

The Boilermaker is the original drop-in shot (or bomb shot). This straightforward recipe drops a shot of whiskey (usually bourbon or rye) into a glass of beer. It was extremely popular among 1800s factory workers—even those who built boilers for locomotive engines. These blue-collar workers ordered this drink at the end of a long shift. …

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Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole

This easy make ahead breakfast casserole is the perfect dish to make for your next holiday brunch or big family breakfast gathering. This cheesy, eggy casserole is simple, flavorful and so satisfying. You can make this the night before you plan to bake it too! This breakfast casserole recipe reminds me of a rustic quiche …

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Dry Martini

Dry Martini

The classic dry martini has been around for decades and it’s not going away anytime soon. This simple cocktail is made up of gin as a base with a splash of dry vermouth to add a little tartness to the drink. Make sure to serve this drink cold and you can make up your own …

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Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

This baked ziti recipe is essentially a casserole that is incredibly easy to make and tastes similar to classic lasagna. This is a great option for weeknight dinner that may leave enough leftovers for lunch the next day, too. This baked ziti has layers of noodles, marinara with sausage and plenty of cheese. This is …

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Jungle Bird Cocktail

Jungle Bird Cocktail

The Jungle Bird cocktail was created in the 1970s in the Aviary Bar at the Kuala Lumpur Hilton hotel. Bartender Jeffrey Ong created the cocktail, often serving it in a porcelain vessel shaped like a bird. The Jungle Bird was served as the welcome drink at this Hilton. This tiki drink became very popular in …

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Aviation Cocktail

Aviation Cocktail

I’m so excited to share this Aviation cocktail recipe with you today. This bright purple classic cocktail is made with gin, crème de violette, maraschino liqueur and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It has a sophisticated flavor that is the closest thing to a fancy bar I can create at home. More classic cocktails: Manhattan, Old …

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