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Here’s to Good Cheer and Two Years [Pamplemousse 75]

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pamplemousse0pamplemousseAround this time of year I feel like I become a hybrid between a sentimental grandmother and an excitable child — ’tis the season? The twinkling lights, my favourite music, the snow, the gingerbread…none of it ever seems to get old for me. And then even uber-consumerist commercials can have me tearing up. I get caught up in it all pretty easily.discoAmidst all the hustle and bustle of the season, I just wanted to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to all of you for making this little hobby of mine so much fun. This past week marked two years since I tentatively dipped a toe into the world of blogging, and I’m so happy I did. Continue Reading…

Welcome to the Weekend [Peach Gin & Tonics]

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20130823-221210.jpg20130823-221253.jpgG&Ts baby! Happy Friday, friends. Let’s celebrate. Summer, an abundance of peaches, the arrival of the weekend, all good reasons.20130823-221442.jpgLike my grandmother, the gin and tonic is my favourite cocktail. It’s actually Spain’s, too, apparently. And one of my favourite DJ’s. Won’t you join us for a drink?20130823-222016.jpg20130823-221845.jpg Read on

O Come Let Us Adore Gin [and a Sangria recipe?]

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One more exam to go. Just one more little hurdle before I’m free to celebrate the holidays…oh baby. (It’s descriptive inorganic chemistry on Thursday morning, in case you were wondering.) You can be sure that Thursday evening will find me with a festive cocktail in my hand, and this one, “The Number 4” from Joylicious looks amaaaazing (as does her photography).  

I love gin. A good gin and tonic might be one of my favourite drinks to sip on. When I first fell for the G&T I was worried I was turning into my grandmother, but one of my best friends shares the love for Bombay Sapphire, so it’s all good. I’ll have to let you know how my “Number 4” turns out, but in the meantime here’s another seasonal drink that should help keep spirits bright…

Gem-like fruit floats in Autumn Apple White Wine Sangria

Try sipping some Apple White Wine Sangria…