Welcome back to QCK! The end of summer heat wave is here! I'm trying to enjoy it because before we know it, it'll be too cold to even consider going outdoors. But I'm definitely not interested in turning on my oven or standing over a stove. So instead, I'm going to eat some leftovers, drink … Continue reading Peach Berry White Wine Sangria
Cocktail
Blackberry Moscow Mule
Welcome back to QCK! Happy Friday! I have been completely unmotivated to cook or write all week, honestly I haven't even been hungry at all. Just tired. So I spent some time listening to my body instead of pushing it and it worked! I'm feeling better. So I'm back today with a new recipe for … Continue reading Blackberry Moscow Mule
Blueberry Basil Gin + Tonic
Welcome back to QCK! Summer is coming to a close, sadly. That means there are very few days left to enjoy ice cold drinks on a patio, farmers markets, and fresh herbs, berries and stone fruit. In my opinion, the best way to savor the last month of summer is to enjoy all it has … Continue reading Blueberry Basil Gin + Tonic
Basil Greyhound
Welcome back to QCK! It's Friday Eve! This week has been nothing short of wild for me, I'm tired and I'm taking Friday off and enjoying a long weekend of doing nothing. In celebration of that, I'm going to share my absolute favorite summer cocktail. Okay, so it's a basil greyhound and it's so incredibly … Continue reading Basil Greyhound
Mango Pineapple Smash
Welcome back to QCK! It's Memorial Day Weekend and we've been talking a lot about BBQ and how to throw the perfect BBQ, which has been so much fun. But no perfect BBQ is complete until you have the right cocktail, or mocktail if you chose. One of my favorites is this Mango Pineapple Smash. … Continue reading Mango Pineapple Smash
Jalepeño Honey Paloma
Welcome back to QCK! I'm so excited because next week we'll finally be getting into 80° weather here in MN! Usually, I'd love to spend the day on a patio with margaritas (I'm basic, judge me.) but since that's not a real possibility at the moment, I'll be making my own drinks and sitting in … Continue reading Jalepeño Honey Paloma
Rosemary + Grapefruit Gin Fizz
Happy November Foodies! Can you believe it's already November? To me, that means it's officially the holiday season (the best time of year). Have you started your Thanksgiving prep? If not, don't worry, starting this week I'll be posting a weekly guide so you and I can be fully prepared and ready to impress this … Continue reading Rosemary + Grapefruit Gin Fizz
Rhubarb Lemonade Spritzer
Hey everyone! Summer is just around the corner, even though it might not feel like it in the midwest, but don't lose hope! It's coming! Maybe. But it's still rhubarb season somewhere and that is exciting. I love rhubarb desserts and drinks. Maybe because rhubarb crumble or cake was always something my mom made when … Continue reading Rhubarb Lemonade Spritzer