I’ve been celebrating a lot lately: new parenthood, my daughter’s first birthday, my first Mother’s Day, the arrival of summer and sunshine, the start of my neighborhood farmers market…well, let’s just say there have been all sorts of excuses reasons for celebrating. And, in my book, celebrations call for a bit of bubbly. I love […]
Seneca Drums Gin
Say cheese
One of my fondest food memories growing up in upstate New York is the cheese. And my favorite cheeses, even as a child, were those with a good kick. Place a sliver of sharp, aged cheddar on top of a slice of crisp Empire apple, and I’m transported to snack heaven. I like my cheese […]
Jumpin’ Juniper: Seneca Drums Gin bails out mid-flight
I saw the look in Big Papa’s eyes first: disappointment, disbelief. Then I saw the box. One side was caved in like a t-boned car. Liquid seeped through the cardboard as Big Papa cradled the box from underneath. The box looked like the underarm of a sweaty t-shirt. Not a good look. We were at […]