At first glance I thought this recipe looked like a lot of work.. at least for someone that can’t function until 4 cups of coffee have slowly worked themselves into the veins. I decided to give it a shot and was able to adapt the recipe by simplifying a few of the steps without compromising the flavor. Not only did it make enough for us to have breakfast a few… Keep Reading
Last week I got the call that my wedding dress was in, but my excitement quickly turned to panic as I realized I had only been to the gym twice in the last month. Let’s also factor in that I was eating Red Velvet Brownie Bites for breakfast that morning. I decided it was time to get serious.. right after I finished those brownie bites of course! 😉 Since we… Keep Reading
Let’s just get this out of the way… Beets taste like dirt. They’re just one of those vegetables that you have to learn to love and I’ll admit I’m still working on that. A great way to sneak these vitamin packed root vegetables into your diet are through juices. We’ve been feeling kind of sniffly with all of the weather changes, so I really wanted to boost the antioxidants and… Keep Reading
Valentine’s Day is this Friday and instead of a tacky heart-shaped box of chocolates, try homemade red velvet brownie bites instead! See my full recipe and photos over at InkSpired Magazine!
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away and if you’re still struggling with finding the perfect gift, look no further! Check out my Sailor Jerry Single Drink Kit over at SailorJerry.com!
There’s something about imitation crab that just really creeps me out! It’s like the SPAM of seafood. I don’t want to eat something POSING as crab.. I want to eat real crab! Rather than splurge on the real stuff or take the gamble with faux crab, I decided to skip it altogether! Instead I added diced jalapeño and green onion to make vegetarian friendly “crab” rangoon! Not only did they… Keep Reading
To say that these cookies are premeditated is the understatement of the century. I drew up the idea for them last year, but about a week too late since Valentine’s Day had already passed. I’m extremely excited to finally share them with you today! I love love, but too much of it shoved in your face around Valentine’s Day, can make even the most romantic person a bit sick! My… Keep Reading
Valentine’s Day is next week and instead of going with the norm of making ‘Love-tinis’ or any other cheesy cocktail, I decided to spice things up! Red Hots are one of my favorite candies and there’s always a surplus of them this time of year. I infused Sailor Jerry Rum with the Red Hot candies to make a lusty libation that’s delicious enough to enjoy any time of year!
It’s been unusually cold here in Portland over the last few days, so to warm up I’ve put together a spicy batch of fresh salsa! It’s always a crowd favorite and I usually have to double the batch. Whether you’re solo or snowed in with the whole family, this is the perfect spicy snack to whip up on those chilly days!
I know everyone is gearing up for the Super Bowl today so I’m keeping this short and sweet.. just like these cookies! Okay.. that was a really bad joke. Anyway, red velvet cupcakes are one of my favorites, so I decided to adapt my recipe into cookie form for Valentine’s Day!
One drink that I have always wanted to try is an Old Fashioned, but try as I might, I can’t stomach whiskey. So why should the whiskey drinkers have all the fun?! I whipped one up with some delicious Sailor Jerry Rum and it’s just as enjoyable as its classic whiskey counterpart!
It’s been awhile since I’ve used my crockpot and I was feeling a bit lazy after several days of cooking for the blog. Ironically, this became a post for the blog too of course, but thankfully with minimal effort on my part! The chicken turned out tender, juicy, sweet, and a little spicy with the help of spices, BBQ sauce, and Blue Moon. This is a great recipe for a… Keep Reading
The Super Bowl is coming up and if you made a resolution to stick to a healthy diet this year, this day could really test your willpower! Instead of sitting as far away from the snack table as you can, try this ‘skinny’ approach to mozzarella sticks! They have all the flavor, crunchy outside, and gooey melted cheese inside as regular mozzarella sticks, but a fraction of the calories! I… Keep Reading
In case you haven’t noticed the tacky teddy bears and heart shaped boxes of chocolate popping up everywhere, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Even though I won’t be spending Valentine’s Day alone, I’m still not fond of this holiday, so I’m getting my cutesy themed post out of the way for you guys. I used my go-to low-fat vanilla cake recipe and topped them off with cherry frosting… Keep Reading
I wanted to recreate a Sailor Jerry original drink recipe that is as classic and bold as Norman’s tattooing style was and the Shave and a Haircut jumped out at me as the perfect cocktail for it!
I’ve been scarred from eating canned tomato soup for several years now. If you’ve ever accidentally burned it then you know where I’m coming from. Not only does the soup ruin the pan it was in, but it tastes like someone used it as an ashtray during the cooking process, rendering it inedible. In an effort to get past my phobia and also move away from consuming canned products, I… Keep Reading
Everyone loves a good taco pizza, but I wanted to create something a bit fresher and healthier as opposed to the typical refried beans, taco meat, soggy lettuce, and stale Dorito topped pizzas that you get from a pizza delivery service. Starting with a homemade whole wheat crust, topped with tequila and lime marinated chicken, fresh vegetables, and finished off with a spicy ranch sauce.. it elevates taco pizza to… Keep Reading
All week long I posted healthy recipes, so consider this my cheat day! Brownies are right up there with pizza.. no matter what, I can’t refuse them. They’re calorie kryptonite! How do you make brownies even more irresistible? Make them booze infused! Sailor Jerry Rum gives the recipe the extra kick it needs for a batch of gooey, decadent, rum spiked brownies!
It’s been awhile since I’ve done a juice recipe for the blog and in keeping with my healthy theme this week, I decided to squeeze the life out of some fruits and veggies to bring you this post! Dark leafy greens like kale and spinach pack a punch of vitamins and nutrients when juiced, but by themselves they can be a little bitter and well, grassy tasting. The good news… Keep Reading
Ohh January.. the month of new diets, cleanses, and gym memberships. It’s always great to start a new year off with the intentions of making it a happier and healthier one, but it doesn’t mean you have to eat nothing but rice cakes and water! If you haven’t tried out quinoa yet, you need to get on it! It’s a great alternative to starchy rice or other pastas and it… Keep Reading
The first time I attempted this recipe it called for halibut, but the grocery store didn’t have it so I went with tilapia. The second time I tried to make it I decided to use scallops, but at $20 a bag (yes the gross freezer burned bag of seafood was even that pricey) I opted for cheap yet again.. and tilapia it was. I can’t say that I’m sad about… Keep Reading
I couldn’t have been more excited to hear that Jerry Cider was the featured drink for Norman’s 103rd birthday celebrations happening all over the country next Tuesday. Personally, this has been my official drink of winter! You can whip up a big batch for guests or just enjoy a few to yourself on those bitterly cold winter nights. Either way, raise a glass with us next Tuesday to celebrate the… Keep Reading
I’ll be the first to admit it.. I only watch the Superbowl as an excuse to indulge in a lot of food and beer! Don’t be upset with me football fans! Its sporting events like the Superbowl that inspire me to create delicious concoctions like this one! As soon as this came out of the oven, I quickly dug in and devoured nearly half of it in a matter of… Keep Reading
My mom’s birthday was last Thursday, but since I didn’t get into town until late the night before and she declined cake, I made her a belated birthday breakfast instead! They’re fluffy, decadent, and loaded with sprinkles to make this the perfect birthday breakfast!