I’ve always been a fan of a great at-home bar. I strongly believe it’s a must-learn life skill to mix up classic cocktails, and as an avid host, it’s important to provide an array...
Looking back on Easter as a child, I remember how excited I was to dig through my Easter basket. Full of chocolate bunnies, malt ball Easter eggs, Peeps, golden coins, and my favorite Cadbury...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
Lets be honest, salads can be boring. So I’m always trying to think outside of the box to come up with salad recipes that I’ll thoroughly enjoy, but are beyond easy to make. Enter...
In my opinion, nothing beats a slice of warm pie in the summertime. Served warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream, pie has always been a classic summer staple for me, and it’s a dessert that brings me right back to my childhood and long summer nights. I’ve always been a sucker for anything blueberry or blackberry (and with a lot of crust) and I’m hoping to get a homemade pie of my own under my belt soon.
As I began to scour Pinterest for my new go-to recipe, I quickly came to realize that summer pies come in all shapes and sizes and flavors. I’m talking truly gorgeous and creative pie crusts, mouth-watering galettes and tarts, darling hand pies, and even some with booze. I’m here to say that I will never discriminate against any pie, so I may have to try a few to find the perfect one (if I can ever narrow it down). So, here’s my roundup of ten summer pies that I can’t wait to try. Which summer pie is calling your name? Cheers, Kat
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One of my fondest memories as a child was icy cold lemonade from the summer carnival. Served in an extra large styrofoam cup with whole squeezed lemons and loads of sugar, it was the perfect summertime staple, and I find myself craving it whenever warmer weather begins to appear. But try as I may, I’ve never been able to quite master the recipe. So instead of mess with my idea of perfection, I’ve found it better to simply create an inspired-by version. My latest spin: a honey infused thyme lemonade with sugared blackberries I served at my spring lunch. Think of it as the grownup version of carnival lemonade; vodka optional. So until the ferris wheels and elephant ears pull into town, best to whip up a batch of this, sit back, and enjoy. Truly, MKR
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4-6 SPRIGS OF THYME + ADDITIONAL FOR GARNISH GARNISH
BLACKBERRIES + SUGAR FOR SANDING
Instructions
In a saucepan over low heat warm the honey and warm water until the honey is dissolved.
ADD LEMON JUICE, AND COLD WATER, STIR, add more honey if desired
IN A BOWL MIX A TABLESPOON OF SUGAR WITH THE BLACKBERRIES UNTIL COATED AND SET ASIDE.
Add sprigs of thyme and chill. POUR LEMONADE OVER GLASSES OF ICE, SQUEEZE SLICE OF LEMON ON TOP OF EACH, AND GARNISH WITH A SPRIG OF THYME and sugared blackberries.
Notes
IF YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE THIS AN ADULT BEVERAGE SIMPLY ADD A BIT OF VODKA AND STIR.
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Whether you have a bar cart or an actual bar in your home, like most things when the seasons change so too should your bar. So today I wanted to provide a few helpful tips on making your bar ready for winter, plus we’ve teamed up with Studio Ten 25 to gift one of you lucky Loves a $250 gift card to make these cold weather changes an actual reality. I mean their gold bar cartand lucite tray would be insane under my Christmas tree. And well any bar would be winter ready simply by adding this. Happy Monday! truly, MKR.
Updating your Bar for Winter…
1. The main goal for all winter decorating is to bring warmth to a space in any way you can. An easy way to accomplish this is with the use of metallics. By adding a gold candle, gold coasters, and a copper pitcher filled with long matches my cart immediately felt more cold weather friendly.
2. Trade out your summertime libations for more winter appropriate ones. Think scotch, whiskey, bourbons, and red wines. Anything that brings warmth to your belly and keeps the frigid temperatures at bay.
3. Switch out decorative objects to be more in line with the season. For me that meant moving corks into a stag bowland flowers into a stag wine holder rather than the blue and white ginger jar patterned bowl and vase they used to be in.
4. The easiest way to add a cold weather feel is by incorporating animals. The antelope that adorns my wall from Studio Ten 25 transcends seasons, and during certain festive times I’ll even add a pom pom garland or wreath to his head.
So now that we know how we’re going to update your bar let’s get to the actual giveaway…
P.S. And if you’re looking for a winter cocktail may I suggest THIS.
The legal mumbo jumbo...this giveaway is open to US residents and will run through Sunday the 30th with our winner announced Monday the 1st. We’ll be running this all through Rafflecopter (below) which allows you to earn points for each item completed with a simple click of the button. The more points you earn the more likely you are to win (and remember you probably already have entry points if you’re a regular reader of the blog).
This post and giveaway was sponsored by Shop Ten 25 but the opinions, and obvious love of Shop Ten 25 is all my own!
