by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Aug 8, 2015 | Alcoholic, Drinks
I have a love of obscure, old-fashioned cocktails. They are so mysterious and have crazy names. Like this one. Joel started making this for us when we really got into drinking bourbon about 3 years ago. He just looked up bourbon drinks and made it randomly for us one...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | May 10, 2015 | Desserts, DIY, Sweet Sundays
I am intimidated by things. By a lot of things. Namely, girls that are beautiful and well-spoken and seem to have it all together when I soooooo do not, guys who know their wines, and probably most kids over the age of 6. Also, things that are eggy-custard based...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Apr 30, 2015 | Drinks, Happy Hour at Home
Every spring I get the itch to have a stiff bourbon drink, wear a large hat, and class things up a little. This mint julep is just the ticket. It hales from a time of southern hospitality, large front porches, and men who wore suits with bow ties to the race...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Sep 6, 2014 | Desserts
I am really trying hard to enjoy these last few weeks of summer. But right in the middle of trying to enjoy it, I start thinking about pumpkins. And apple cider. And maple flavored things. With bourbon… everything with bourbon. If you read about my...
by darlene@picklejarstudios.com | Jul 29, 2014 | Main Dishes
Everyone likes their sauce differently. I just know what I know about barbecue: I like my meat sauces (all those involving pork) a bit less sweet, mostly sassy, and dark. I want lots of flavor, a hint of spice and reduced to something thick and lasting on your...
