Art Basel 2017 Wraps It Up in Miami – with a Tasty Cocktail by Alacran!
Art Basel 2017 in Miami was bustling with artists, collectors, performers, fashion designers, trendsetters and exclusive events and more. D&S Beverages and Alacran Tequila was a huge success at Art...
View ArticleSip Gorgeous, Tasty Cocktails for This Last Ditch Shopping Week! Happy Shopping!
Looking for great cocktails for holiday parties or for next week’s holiday? I have a slew of them below. There are ways to customize these cocktails so I have provided specific spirits for some. I have...
View ArticleShow Off Your Cheese Board Expertise with Tips from Charles Duque, French...
The cheese plate — or board as it’s sometimes called — is the perfect way to end a wonderful meal for cheese lovers around the globe. Or, served with wine and crusty bread, it can be a light meal on...
View ArticleSpice Up Your Pre-Xmas Week with Ginger Beer Cocktails from Brooklyn Crafted!
What or who is Brooklyn Crafted? Made in Brooklyn with the finest ingredients, for beverage enthusiasts who love the crisp bite of ginger. Our ginger beer is delicious, sparkling and rich with whole...
View ArticleDaily Tarot for 12/18-24! Mercury Goes Direct + Other Planetary Shifts!
We start off this week with a bit of magic in the energy after the New Moon conjunct the Galactic Center. Life lays out two clear paths ahead for each and everyone of us and this week and next are very...
View ArticleCheck out Tasty New Snack: Pork Clouds, a Guilt-Free Snack, Party Snack or...
Maybe you have heard of fried pork rinds — also known as cracklings or chiccharones in Spanish. It’s a popular food in certain ethnic or regional areas. From Wikipedia: Pork rinds, sometimes...
View ArticleThe Federal Says Farewell to 2017! Celebrate NYE 3 Different Ways to...
New Year’s Eve in Long Beach is a VERY fun time. Between the fireworks at the Queen Mary and the events all over town, it’s often hard to figure out where to go. HOWEVER, one place you should seriously...
View Article12 Drinks of Christmas: #1 Cocktails That Spell Luxury- without Costing a...
This is series that I inaugurated back in 2004. Called the 12 Drinks of Christmas, you will see a different sip (or sips) each day. Sometimes it’s just one brand of wine or spirits, or a collection of...
View ArticleHoliday Cooking: Great Recipes for Vegetarian/Vegan Dining!
Finding tasty recipes that work for special occasion meals is often hard for those who are vegetarian or vegan. Here is a great canneloni recipe that sounds super delish. While it takes a bit to put...
View Article12 Drinks of Christmas: Day 2! Highland Park’s The Dark- Limited Edition Scotch!
More than just a bottle of scotch, the latest limited edition, special edition whisky from Highland Park has just been released just in time for the holidays and of course -gifting this stellar...
View ArticleUnder the Mistletoe: Get More Kisses with Pinkie Swear Clip Paints!
Loving this new presentation from Pinkie Swear. I remember when this brand first launched– I was obsessed with the brand. The line has expanded into new presentations! Who is Pinkie Swear? Pinkie Swear...
View Article” WellAboveAverage” Blogger Stella Louise Reviews Pixi, Tarte, Baebody, Fou...
My good friend and fellow blogger, Stella Louise has provided me with this review of some products she has tested out. Stella and I have been friends for long time and we have tested out so many...
View Article12 Drinks of Christmas -#4: Georgós Wines Make a Splash for Holiday Sipping!...
Georgós Wine, an emerging wine company that has taken the best of American innovation and Greek tradition and put it into into a bottle right in the Sonoma Valley, is proud to launch its latest...
View ArticleLast Minute Gifts Worth Waiting For (1): Cynthia Desser Jewelry!
It’s Christmas Eve and I have been running around trying to wrap up the holiday shopping, as well as get the groceries and stuff I need for the extended family dinner tonight, also the supplies for...
View Article12 Drinks of Christmas -#5: Somrus, Four Roses Bourbon, Appleton Rum for...
Today is that magical day of family, friends, presents being unwrapped along with endless quantities of coffee plus a few cocktails. Here are three cocktails that are insanely great- and are sure to...
View ArticleNational Hangover Day is 1/1/2018. Remedy Hangover Skin with Surya Brasil’s...
Do you know when National Hangover Day is? Well I am sure you do now- 1/1/2018. This National Hangover Day, while you’re recovering from the most festive night of the year and attempting to cleanse...
View Article12 Drinks of Christmas Day 6: VieVite Rose’s Are Sparkling Sips!
VieVité sets a mood that demands extravagance and exudes a natural sense of elegance. Noted for its sensation of freedom, independence and gratification, VieVité evokes inexhaustible pleasures and...
View ArticleDaily Tarot 12/25-12/31: Christmas, Chaos and Heart via Lisa Greenfield,...
I know this is a day late. I should have had this live yesterday. I got caught up in the presents and the cooking that the holiday required. This reading by Lisa Greenfield is pretty potent. Enjoy your...
View ArticleMixing Up Holiday Sips with Sparkling Ice – With or Without Spirits!
Sparkling Ice is an interesting beverage: non-alcoholic but provides a great mix that works well with lots of spirits. You can make up a mocktail and for those who want spirits, add in a splash and you...
View ArticleLottoGopher: Give It as a Gift Or Sign Up for Easy California Lotto Purchases...
Shopping for certain loved ones or friends can be a hassle each year, but even for the most difficult recipient on your list, the perfect gift can have great rewards. LottoGopher, a California-based...
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