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The BBC Cocktail (Baileys Banana Colada)

Say Hello to Your New Favorite Tropical Drink, The BBC Cocktail...Beach Not Included
Filed Under > Cocktail Hour

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If you had pangs of wanderlust and beach-vacay-or-bust thoughts after reading about our magical trip to Caneel Bay Resort on St. John, you’re not alone. While we can’t pack our bags to go back right this minute, we decided the next best thing was to toast to plans for the next girls’ trip on the beautiful beaches on St. John with a few BBC cocktails.

While paying homage to the original with just a few WOM twists, our BBC cocktail recipe will no doubt become your new go-to tropical sip. And if you’re still wondering just what is a BBC cocktail, it stands for “Bailey’s Banana Colada” and it’d be hard to find a more perfect frozen drink when you’re beachside or poolside.  Since we can’t be either today, we’re whipping up this sweet island concoction with a little Bailey’s Irish Cream, pina colada and rum, kicking back and closing our eyes to pretend we’re still in the Caribbean. Extra sunshine points for serving them in our Shop’s pineapple tumblers! Cheers!  Truly, MKR

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Classic Chicken Wings

A Classic Gameday Recipe Made With No Oil And Our New Favorite Gadget, The Air Fryer
Filed Under > Appetizers & Sides

Classic Chicken Wings

What will I be making to watch the big game today?  Well that’s a no-brainer: classic chicken wings. And this was what got me to finally got me to pull out and use my air fryer. And Loves, I. Am. OBSESSED.

To get all sciencey on you, the air fryer “uses patented heat circulation technology to fry your favorite foods to crispy, golden brown perfection – using little or no oil.”  Can you believe it?  Because I almost couldn’t either…I mean no oil!  Since our household is committed to watching our daily calorie intake with hopes of not giving up the food we really love, it was a serious “ahhhh!” moment when we discovered the power of the air fryer.  

Whenever I’m making classic chicken wings, I simply season them with my favorite mixed bag of algean sea salt spices and pepper.  Because everyone has a personal preference on how they like their wings (hot, sweet, sweet and spicy, plain, etc.), I like to serve the seasoned wings along with various dipping sauces.  This way everyone can enjoy wings their way! 

I definitely won’t be stopping with just wings, either.  I’m thinking onion rings, potato chips, tortilla chips, fish, chicken…and doughnuts!!!  I’ve gone ahead and ordered The Air Fryer cookbook to help me with a few more ideas, which I’ll hopefully be sharing with you all once they’re taste tested and approved.  Has anyone else gone crazy over their air fryer at home? Truly, MKR

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How to Build the Ultimate Cheese Platter

The Perfect Cheese Platter Proves There Really Are No Rules, But Here's Great Inspiration For Creating Your Own
Filed Under > "Hostess with the Mostest"

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This has to be one of my favorite shoots from the archives…an abundant cheese platter with all of the cheeses, fruits, vegetables, meats, spreads, breads and nuts one could EVER want, am I right? As a major grazer, I could opt for a cheese platter over some of the most appetizing entrees almost every chance I get, so this cheese platter inspiration has a special place in my heart.

As shared in the original post, MKR spells out what makes up the ultimate cheese platter, but she explains that there really are no rules. Creating a cheese platter is a great opportunity to try new flavors, mix old favorites and expand your knowledge in the tapas department. While there are no rules, it can also be a bit intimidating standing in front of the deli window, so MKR shares her tips for selecting a good variety of cheese and charcuterie (like include a variety of cheese textures: soft, firm, hard and blue…but always one “safe option”!), as well as a few favorite picks of her own (roasted tomatoes and grilled asparagus are always a hit).  

Will you be serving a cheese platter at your Super Bowl party? What are your go-to’s on your board?  Cheers, Kat

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