Poolside Living
SPRING IS BUT A FOND MEMORY AS WE SETTLE INTO THE SEEMINGLY ENDLESS DAYS OF SUMMER. While there are bright spots (hey, Fourth of July!), there are many moments when we wonder how our Mississippi forebears survived without air conditioning. A shimmering backyard pool is one solution, and if you don’t have one of your own, you for sure need a friend or family member […]
Grapefruit Rosemary Cocktail
Grapefruit Rosemary Cocktail So pretty, so refreshing! Yield: 1 cocktail 1.5 ounces vodka 1/2 cup pink grapefruit juice 1 ounce rosemary syrup Ice Fresh rosemary sprig and pink grapefruit slice to garnish Pour vodka, grapefruit juice and rosemary syrup into a shaker. Add a scoop of ice and shake vigorously until drink is icy. Strain […]
Vodka Lemonade
1 c sugar 1 c water 3/4 c raspberries, pureed 1 c fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 c vodka 4-6 c cold water Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the sugar is dissolved. Let the simple syrup cool completely. Puree the raspberries in a blender. Combine […]
Fresh Fruit Tart
We chose peaches, blueberries and strawberries, but almost any fruit will work here — just pick what is freshest and feel free to mix it up. 2 (9 inch) refrigerated pie crusts 3 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 c fresh blueberries 2 c fresh strawberries, sliced 4 T sugar, divided 4 T all-purpose […]