Mama said there’d be days like this. And when there are, you might consider adding a bit of lemon balm to your evening cocktail. It’s been used since the middle ages to reduce stress and anxiety, and promote sleep. Plus with a lovely lemony scent, and pretty toothed leaves, it makes a gorgeous garnish. Sometimes,… Read More Persephone’s Drinks Cabinet | Sugarplum Soother
Sometimes, you just want a little cocktail, but only have a few things in the fridge or pantry. This is perfect drink for those times. We seem to almost always have a lime or a knob of ginger lying around as I’m always making Asian noodles of one sort or another. Tried and true, this… Read More Persephone’s Drinks Cabinet | Candied Ginger Vodka Gimlet
On the leftover nights, I don’t really bother with buying a bottle of wine. (Although one would have gone marvelously with the leftover crab rollatini and lettuces with ume plum and blood orange vinaigrette.) Instead, I mix up a couple of cocktails for Hades and me. And in a lovely turn of events, I wound… Read More Persephone’s Drinks Cabinet | Blood Orange Nocturne
The turkey coma is fading, the leftover turkey carcass is simmering on the stove for stock, and now you can start thinking about what to do about your holiday gifts. ‘Tis the season to be giving! Perhaps you’ve got a friend or family member that loves all things food, or all things Ohio or all things fabulous. … Read More The Official Persephone’s Kitchen Holiday Gift Guide
I was almost giggly when I found out about the Jeni’s Splendid launch party for the new flavor Oakvale Young Gouda with Vodka-Plumped Cranberries. Hosted by Middle West Spirits in the Short North, the belle of the ball was served out of Jeni’s pretty new mobile ice cream truck. Now add to this that Middle West held tastings of their boutique… Read More Jeni’s Launch at Middle West Spirits
Maia and I enjoyed cocktails and dinner at The Rossi tonight. Maia is rather worldly and has been just about everywhere in this fair city of ours. I love that about her. She can order with the pros. I started with a Ohio Apple Pie cocktail with some Brothers Drake mead because I just recently tasted… Read More Cocktails at the Rossi with Maia
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