Well friends, I am plum-tuckered, spent, zapped and officially feel as if I could sleep for the next two months; I’ve been traveling since September and I haven’t been home much these past several weeks. But I also have to say that I’ve never been more inspired, humbled and ready […]
drinks
APPLE-PLUM SANGRIA
[grooveshark width=”250″ height=”40″ id=”27095613″ style=”metal”] Musical pairing – Let The Sun Shine by Labrinth The days are shorter, nights longer, temperatures cooler . . . bon fires, raking leaves, one final sweep of the lawn with the mower, we tuck the outdoor furniture away and drag the garden hose, shovel, […]
SAVORY SWEET LIFE THAI ICED TEA
Alice Currah is one of those people that makes you happy just being around her; energetic, smart with a deep love for her family, Alice is a real people person, an extrovert in the business of putting everyone around her at ease. She is the publisher of the fabulous Savory […]
CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL AND A SMITH BITES PLAYLIST
Happy New Year! This is the Professor. You might have noticed that it’s been a little quiet here at Smith Bites over the Holidays; Debra had a kidney stone and subsequent infection, but with mega doses of antibiotic and a little TLC, everything seems to be under control. Her […]
MOVIE BITES: FLAMING PUMPKIN JUICE COCKTAIL
Some recipes are foolproof. Especially the ones composed of wonderful things that are delightful alone and are therefore even better together. This is one of those recipes. And I needed the kick off to Halloween season to be a good one. To me, Halloween is a season of atmosphere and […]
MOVIE BITES: ROMULAN ALE
Musical pairing – Star Trek Theme You know, Romulan Ale is illegal. It’s against Starfleet Regulations to serve or carry it on any ships. Of course, you might not know that if you’ve never watched any Star Trek shows or movies. You might not even know what Romulan Ale is. […]
PROFESSOR’S BREW – SNAKEBITE
Musical pairing – Snake Man by The Doobie Brothers The Professor here, again for what is becoming a regular “feature” on Smith Bites about beer. I have a brother who travels the world for the work he does, and gets to experience different cultures and cuisines on a regular basis. […]
THE PROFESSOR’S SHANDY
Musical pairing – Summer Wind by Madeleine Peyroux I don’t remember why or when I started making this beer cocktail, but the Shandy has become my summer staple when the temperature rises in Indiana.
MOCHA-BRANDY FRAPPE & SEATTLE’S BEST
Musical pairing – A Love That Will Last by Renee Olstead You know I’m a Seattle girl so when Seattle’s Best contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in doing a review of their new ‘Levels System‘ for coffee, I said, ‘I’m in!’ You might be surprised to know […]
STRAWBERRY, COCONUT & HONEY FREEZE
Musical pairing – Born to Be Wild by Steppenwolf The Professor is on Spring Break and we’re headed to Savannah for our very first ‘Go Savor’ event; we’ll meet up with Amy and Robyn as well as several other talented bloggers and we’ll be savoring the good stuff Savannah has […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SMITH BITES!
Musical pairing – Thank You (Falletin Me Be Mice Elf Again) by Gladys Knight & the Pips Here we are at the end of 2010 and at the beginning of a brand new year; remarkable, yes? It has been a crazy, wonderful, challenging yet very rewarding year. And while it […]