FYI: Cheerwine is NOT the soft drink of the South

FYI: Cheerwine is NOT the soft drink of the South

I’m Southern, born and raised. I have never in my life heard of Cheerwine before. Supposedly it’s been around since 1917 and markets itself as the singular soft drink of the South. What? If anything, those little glass bottle Coca-Colas with peanuts might be able to claim that distinction. Or an RC Cola. Or heck, [...]

Halloween Cocktails with VuQo Vodka

Halloween Cocktails with VuQo Vodka

Whether you celebrate Halloween, have a True Blood viewing party, or plan to have a Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 premiere party, I have a few cocktail recipes using VuQo Vodka you might be interested in.   VuQo Vampire Bite 1 1/2 oz. Vuqo 3/4 oz. Amaretto 3/4 oz. Malibu 2 oz. Pina Colada [...]

Easy Caramel Apples

Easy Caramel Apples

Caramel candies for apples

There are pros and cons to working at the fire department. I work long hours of shift work and sometimes feel like I spend more time at work than with my own family. Yes, I have missed many of those special moments with my kids, but so have my coworkers. That’s a big con. However, [...]

Cocktails in Baton Rouge: King Bar and Grill at Hotel Indigo

Cocktails in Baton Rouge: King Bar and Grill at Hotel Indigo

Teddy Bear Margarita at Hotel Indigo Baton Rouge

As a frequent traveler, I sometimes forget just how much there is to do in my own city of Baton Rouge, LA. When I’m home, I’m a semi-hermit, relaxing on the back patio with a glass of wine, spending time with my family or an afternoon of writing. When I was invited to an intimate [...]