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This Strawberry Basil Martini brings together two delicious flavors inspired by the summer! Made with homemade strawberry basil infused vodka, this cocktail recipe is a winner! Strawberry Basil Martini: It’s summer and time for a light and refreshingly different cocktail. My suggestion: this delicious Strawberry Basil Martini. I fell in love with fruit-infused liquors during…
Combine the flavors of summertime to make Homemade Strawberry Basil Infused Vodka. It’s a delicious addition to your spring and summer cocktail recipes. I love using flavored liquor to make special cocktails, and I especially enjoy creating my own fruit-infused liquor, such as this Strawberry Basil Infused Vodka. Strawberries are plentiful right now, so it’s…
This Pineapple Mojito is a tropical spin on the classic mojito. Made with homemade pineapple rum and fresh pineapple, its bold flavor makes it a delightful cocktail for summer. I can practically feel summer at my fingers tips. We’re so close. That’s why my mind has been on refreshing cocktail recipes like this Pineapple Mojito….
This Raspberry Pineapple Bellini Recipe is a bright and flavorful libation for any spring celebration. Last week I was so excited to share my colorful Easter table with you. Raspberry Pineapple Bellini Recipe: In addition to setting my table and serving Egg Hunt Easter Cookies, I also popped a few corks and whipped up this…
Made with fresh blackberries and limes, this Blackberry Lime Shortcake Cake is a delicious way to celebrate the bright and bold flavors of the season. I thought it’d be appropriate to wrap up this week with a cake. (It’s Friday after all, and I’m down for any reason to celebrate. How about you?) So, with…
Whether you’re making a casual family brunch or hosting a fabulous holiday get-together, this Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Monkey Bread Recipe just might be that easy fall treat you’re looking for. Loaded with the sweet and tart flavors of the season, it will be gobbled up in no time. This post is sponsored by Crock-Pot®…
I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week. How can it be so soon? Ready or not, today I’m sharing Friendsgiving ideas you can use for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving, or another fall celebration. From table styling tips to quick DIYs, I hope you find these Friendsgiving tips helpful as you plan and prepare for your entertaining…
You’re going to love this delicious pear-inspired cocktail. This Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail is simple to make and perfect for fall entertaining. Often, I end the week with a cocktail, but today I’m shaking things up. We’re kicking off this Monday with Spiced Pear Gin Cocktail. This tasty fall libation makes a great start or…
The classic (yet trendy) Moscow Mule gets upgraded for fall thanks to a homemade spiced pear simple syrup. With a splash of vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer, this Spiced Pear Moscow Mule may become your favorite fall libation! It’s been a fun, festive, and fall-inspired week here on IBC. I gave you a tour…
Recently, I decided to refresh my side porch for the summer, and today I thought I’d give you a peek. In an ideal world, I’d invite all of you over to sip sangria and visit. But since there aren’t enough seats for everyone, I figured this mini-tour would be the next best thing. For the…
If you’re looking for the merriest of martinis you need this Very Merry Ornamentini. It’s the ultimate Christmas cocktail served in an ornament. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Ornamentini Christmas Cocktail I was recently brainstorming new holiday cocktail recipes. When I stumbled upon some clear glass ornaments a few days ago, it hit…
A traditional Hot Toddy recipe gets a flavor upgrade inspired by classic apple pie. Seasoned with fresh apples and cinnamon, this Apple Cinnamon Hot Toddy recipe is a tasty fall cocktail. Apply Cinnamon Hot Toddy: There’s nothing better than a warm beverage on a cool day. During the fall and winter, one of my new…
Just when I thought I’d wrapped up all of the details from my entertaining-inspired home tour, I realized there was one thing I’d forgotten: these Beautiful DIY Stamped Napkins for Chic Entertaining! I’m excited to show you how to make them! In case you’re not sure what I’m talking about, here’s a quick rewind. Several…
Over the past couple weeks I’ve shared two tours around my home. The first had an entertainment theme and was followed up with recipes for items featured on the tour. The second tour was a more traditional look at some of my spaces decked out for fall. The goal of both tours was to give…
Welcome to my Fall Entertaining-Around-My-House Tour! This year you’re in for a treat. I’m participating in two fall home tours. Normally, I wouldn’t do two tours of my home since that would be redundant, and decorating one’s home twice for the same season seems like a bit much. However, Jessica from Four Generations One Roof…
These Lemon Curd Cheesecake Tarts are a delicious and easy dessert recipe idea everyone is going to love! Lemon is one of my favorite flavors this time of year. Whether it’s added to salad dressing, water, a cocktail, or a dessert, I can’t seem to get enough of the bright, citrus taste. It could be…
If you’re looking for a delicious warm cocktail, this Mulled Wine recipe is an easy and delicious recipe for the fall and holiday season. It snowed here last week. Can you believe it!?! (Bring on my Mulled Wine recipe!!) Nothing stuck around for long, but in my book, mid-October is too early for the white…
TGIF, people. TGIF. I hope you’ve had a spectacular week. It’s been a busy one here on IBC so I’m happy Friday is here. And since it is Friday, let’s talk about today’s cocktail for a minute. First, if you can believe it, until about two weeks ago I’d never had gin. Never. It turns…
This Caramel Apple Pie Martini is basically a dessert in a glass. Complete with a graham cracker crumb rim, this cocktail it’s like drinking a slice of fresh-baked apple pie with a big ol’ scoop of vanilla ice cream. Making cocktails in the fall has become one of my favorite things. Then again, to be…
If you’re looking for a delicious appetizer recipe idea, try this Homemade Buffalo Cheese Ball. It’s so easy to make and loaded with delicious flavor! I don’t know about you, but this summer has been a busy one for me. I am thankful, though, because it has meant lots of fun times with my family…
Let the spring planting begin! After finding some herb garden inspiration, I decided to create one of my own. Do you remember that chicken feeder I used as a centerpiece a few months ago? (Side note: Folks on Pinterest and other social media outlets were mortified that I put a chicken feeder on my table….