If you love entertaining as much as I do, shot glasses are a must in every home bar! There are so many different ways to put your shot glasses to use. They’re great for one-bite appetizers in tapas style and/or to hold sauces to accompany your food. Of course the more obvious way to use shot glasses are for shots. Serving shooters at your party are way more fun because you can get creative with your recipe. Try using a specialty fruit spritzer or use a fancy garnish… really the possibilities are endless!
CARAMEL APPLE MARTINIS
Fall tends to be the most popular season. I mean, what’s there not to like about it? Cozy warm throws and sweaters, the cool crisp air, Thanksgiving and Halloween, and of course apple season! One of my favourite fall activities is going apple picking and experimenting with every dessert recipe that involves apples. I like to share my creations by inviting guest over to indulge. This year I changed it up and put a spin on a regular martini and made sweet caramel apple martinis and paired them with vanilla ice cream. They were a hit! Here’s the recipe…
FALL FAVOURITE TREAT
Caramel apples are definitely one of the most popular autumn treats. Making them can be just as fun as eating them, however it can get very messy rather quickly. Caramel fondu is another great way to enjoy the taste of caramel apples with less mess and fuss! Also, a great idea to incorporate into an adult party. Slice up some apples and let your guest get creative with toppings… the possibilities are endless! Here is a quick and easy recipe you can use with your Trudeau 3-IN-1 Fondu Set.
GRAPEFRUIT COCKTAIL RECIPE
This cocktail is the easiest recipe and the most refreshing drink! The main ingredient; Grapefruit, one of my favourite summer fruits. And what’s so great about the grapefruit is it’s surprisingly has some health benefits… Ok, maybe not so healthy with the alcohol (lol!), but here are some interesting facts on the grapefruit that you might be interested in.
- Strengthens your immune system
- Boost your metabolism
- Reduces kidney stone risk
- Fights gum disease
- Reduces stress
All the more to enjoy the grapefruit. Now, back to the fun part! Continuing reading for my grapefruit cocktail recipe!
HOSTING DINNER
Last weekend the man was out of town, so I decided to host a ladies night! A few of my closest friends came over for some girl talk over dinner, with of course some wine and cheese to start. It turned out to be such a fun night and I’m surprised at how much my friends really enjoyed my simple menu. We started off with Sangria with a platter of cheese (smoked gouda, red wine goat cheese and jalapeño havarti), paired with rosemary crackers, baguettes and sesame breadsticks. YUMMY!!! For dinner, I decided to