Saturday is Derby Day, no doubt there will be delightful morsels to tempt the pallet. As Derby Day approaches, across the land, hosts and hostesses will root around for a julep recipe, scare up some fresh mint, pulverize sacks of ice and proceed to make a drink that goes back to 1787. Even as we [...]

The Salty Dog You will need: 3 cups freshly squeezed grapefruit juice 1 1/2 cups Hendrick’s gin 1 1/2teaspoon salt mixed with 1 tsp sugar, for rimming How to: Pour all ingredients over ice cubes in a highball glass rimmed with salt/sugar mixture. Stir well & serve. Serves 6. Lemon Drop You will need: 2 [...]

White House Honey Ale it is being called. The President and First Lady asked their chefs to start brewing this ale, which home brewing is a popular hobby and has been. The couple presented the first batch of the homebrew – the White House Honey Ale to guests at their SuperBowl party in February. Close [...]

Ingredients 1 cup powdered nondairy creamer 1 cup instant chocolate drink mix 2/3 cup instant coffee granules 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container. To serve, add 3 tablespoons mix to 3/4 cup boiling water; stir. Yield: 16 servings (3 [...]