Tag Archives: bourbon

Wassail

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

Here we come a-wassailing out in the snow so white   Here we come a-wassailing late into the night Love and cookies come to you, to you and your grandma too And God bless you and send you a happy … Continue reading →

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Bourbon brown sugar shortbread

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

We have a lot of bourbon in our house. It’s in our bar, in our pantry, on display and even in a painting on our wall. Apparently that’s normal for someone from Kentucky whose family runs a distillery… but it … Continue reading →

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Bourbon sweet potatoes

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

Cranberries may be my favorite part of Thanksgiving, but they certainly aren’t the only exciting dish on the table. Sweet potatoes are also a crucial part of the feast for me, particularly when topped with marshmallows. Growing up, the only … Continue reading →

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Bourbon balls

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

A few years ago, I decided it would be a great idea to make bourbon balls for tailgating at the Georgia-Kentucky football game. Toby wasn’t home, so I found a recipe online — epicurious.com or foodnetwork.com, can’t remember which — … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-bourbon soufflé cupcakes with bourbon whipped cream

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

While we were in Kentucky for Toby’s grandmother’s 80th birthday, we went to Virgil’s Cafe in Bellevue. The last time we ate there, I had a really fantastic cheeseburger. This time, the most memorable thing was a chocolate-bourbon torte. After … Continue reading →

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Bourbon-marinated pork tenderloin

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

September is National Bourbon Heritage Month. But I didn’t realize it when I made this pork tenderloin. What I did realize is that Toby’s best friend, Joey, was coming for dinner, and I needed something manly and bourbon-y. After all, … Continue reading →

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Bourbon-glazed grilled chicken

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

If you haven’t noticed, we kinda like bourbon around here. So I decided to go out on a limb and try this bourbon-glazed chicken from Cooking Light when two friends/former co-workers came over for dinner recently. Sometimes recipes from Cooking … Continue reading →

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Sweet tea mint julep sorbet

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

On a particularly hot day this summer, a girl I know from college posted a Facebook status about her wish for bourbon popsicles. That sounded like a fantastic plan to me. But alcohol has a much lower freezing temperature than … Continue reading →

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Bourbon-peach individual pies

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

I hope everyone is staying safe and dry as Irene makes her way up the East Coast. We’re just sitting here watching CNN butcher the names of towns in North Carolina, and watching Baltimore TV talk about how terrible the … Continue reading →

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Award-winning bourbon chili

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

Toby doesn’t cook much, but he does make chili. In fact, he was already an award-winning chili chef when I met him. Of course, the award may have had a little to do with the fact that the judges were … Continue reading →

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