It was a typical evening with friends. I put out a spread of goodies to nibble on for happy hour. There are choices of beverages; wine and whatever I know our guests prefer. I’m standing there asking what they would like to drink. Then suddenly my husband asks if they wanted an Orange Creamsicle Cocktail. […]
Roasted Asparagus with Orange Glaze
The smell of citrus was crisp and bright. It was like a bubble of sunshine in the produce aisle. It caught my attention the moment I rounded the corner. I couldn’t help but stand there and take in deep breaths. I imagined being in an orchard and picking ripe fruit from the tree. Then I […]
Frosted Orange Cookies
The Creative Cookie Exchange theme for February was announced months ago. I looked at it, smiled, and then didn’t think about it for a while. It seemed easy enough. As the time came closer my mind drew a complete blank. It is the same as having a head full of words and they all disappear […]
Ginger Orange Sweet Potatoes
Orange is a cheery color. The whole spectrum from palest to brightest has a certain happy glow. It also has a feeling of warmth. Think about those gorgeous summer sunsets with a big orange sun slowly sinking into the horizon. It is even more magnificent when wispy clouds in the sky take on the color. […]
Orange Biscuits for #TwelveLoaves
Flour, fat, and liquid are the only three things needed for a batch of fluffy biscuits. Well, that is when the flour is self-rising. Scoop out flour into a bowl, cut in the fat, and bind it together with liquid. Cut or shape then bake. It’s as easy as it sounds. The problem to share […]
Blood Orange Pineapple Rum Cocktail
It started with swizzle sticks. Actually, it was when a package arrived full of goodies. The box cutter sliced through the packaging to reveal the assortment inside. Excitement set in as each item is lifted out of the box. New inspiration was found and old memories were ignited. Thoughts went back to a vacation in […]