by Stacie Herndon | Oct 3, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
by Christina Jordan | Aug 24, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Over eight years ago, I started what seemed like an easy task. I had long been a lover of all things tiki related and sampled many fine tiki cocktails at establishments like the Mai Kai in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Don the Beachcomber in Huntington Beach, CA. I had...
by Sassy Pants | Aug 23, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe Honey & Peanut Butter Party Loaf (circa 1954) From 1954 Family Circle! Easy mixing, speedy baking....wonderful eating! You'll happily serve little "fingers" with cream cheese between. You'll marvel at the way this loaf keeps moist-fresh until the last...
by Sassy Pants | Aug 14, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe 1949 Pigs in the Blanket "Pigs" seem to rate quite a variety of blankets. There are many "pigs" in many "blankets"; in this 1949 Vintage Recipe the blanket outrates the pig, but it's a good arrangement anyway. Course Main Dish Cuisine Americana Prep Time...
by Kim Kalliber | Aug 9, 2018 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle, Unpopular Opinions
Plastic straws are being banned throughout the United States. Many people are for it, and it seems just as many are against it. Critics cite the fact that it won’t help save the ocean and that companies are simply packaging reusable straws in single-use plastic bags,...
by Kim Kalliber | Aug 7, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe Pineapple Cucumber Salad Light delicious salad that is perfect for hot days and is easy to make! Course Main Dish, Salads Cuisine Americana Prep Time 10 minutes Servings people Ingredients whole pineapple cored and chopped1 english cucumber chopped1/2 cup...
by Sassy Pants | Jul 11, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe Chicken Salad Appetizers Fresh vegetables are crisp companions to the chicken salad in these delicious appetizers Course Appetizers Cuisine Americana Prep Time 25 minutes Passive Time 2 hours Servings dozen appetizers Ingredients 3 medium to large...
by Sassy Pants | Jun 27, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe Black Olive Appetizers Perfect Appetizer for almost any occasion! The colossal olives used in this recipe are large enough to hold a colorful bounty of fresh, tasty ingredients Course Appetizers Prep Time 20 mins Servings appetizers Ingredients 1 large...
by Sassy Pants | Jun 27, 2018 | Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe Easy Teriyaki Burgers Break out of the "plain" burger routine with this zesty marinated rendition! Perfect for the 4th of July or Summer barbecues! Course Main Dish Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Servings burgers Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds lean...
by Sassy Pants | Jun 9, 2018 | Food & Drink
Print Recipe Pink Elephants Maiden's Prayer Cocktail From the classic 1950's Guide to Pink Elephants, this classic and sometimes forgotten cocktail is a MUST for any Gin lover. I like to use Green House Artisan Gin (it is highly botanical and smooth) but Bombay...
by Sassy Pants | Jun 9, 2018 | Food & Drink
Print Recipe Fun and Easy Tropical Meal to Prepare! Cut your pineapple ahead of time and pull out of the fridge when ready to make! You can also substitute any vegetables you want into this! Course Main Dish Cuisine Tropical Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes...
by Stacie Herndon | Jun 7, 2018 | Advice, Food & Drink, Lifestyle
When I was growing up, we had Erma Bombeck for advice. Erma had an answer for everything. Divorce, uncomfortable social situations, etiquette: Erma had you covered. These days, the internet has made women like Erma irrelevant. She would’ve been lost in the...
by Stacie Herndon | May 31, 2018 | Food & Drink
We sat down with Karen Finlay, one of the founders of The Mid-Century Potluck in the Bay Area of California, to talk about how one themed evening with a small group of friends has turned into a 10-year adventure of Jello-O molds, lamb cakes, and cocktail weenie...
by Stacie Herndon | May 30, 2018 | Cocktails + Mocktails, Food & Drink, Recipes
Print Recipe Classic Scorpion Bowl The classic scorpion bowl is a great way to celebrate with friends! Perfect for Tiki or tropical gatherings. With about 32 oz of liquor and juices, this drink is large enough for sharing. Substitute some of the liquor for additional...
