The first Saturday in May every year one of the greatest horse races, the Kentucky Derby, takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.  Called the “Run for the Roses”…

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Pueblo on May 5, 1862?  It is not the Mexican…

I love marshmallow Peeps for Easter, but with each bite, they get sweeter and sweeter until my teeth fall out of my head. (Just kidding, I still have all my…

One of my favorite motivations for travel is the opportunity to try new cuisine.  A new destination (or a favorite old destination) is the perfect chance to indulge in gourmet…

These Peanut Butter Snickerdoodle Chocolate Chip Cookies are three different incredible cookies all rolled into one.   Light and airy, with a hint of cinnamon sugar and a kiss of dark…

This Irish Whiskey Mocha is a fun and easy twist on the traditional Irish Coffee, with the addition of espresso instead of regular coffee, as well as velvety rich hot…

Mardi Gras is right around the corner and it’s time to whip up a few cocktails for those Mardi Gras parties!  Ramos Gin Fizz, Sazerac, Brandy Milk Punch, and the…