People seem to have anxiety about giving wedding gifts, and rightfully so. I was shocked to read on one wedding website that the average amount of money spent on a wedding gift is well over $100. This has to be a dilemma for young people whose friends are getting married in droves; a young woman I know has been invited to thirteen weddings this year! How is she supposed to pay her rent and still buy 13 wedding gifts? This […]
Makes 3 cups Prep time: 40 minutes
Cucumber Vodka with Basil (Bottle should be left in freezer for several hours before using)
This is an easy, light cocktail for a sunny afternoon. Use a white burgundy or a pinot grigio for the wine, and let the subtle colors of the fruit bring out the holiday theme. Serves 4 Prep time: ten minutes
said Nickie, my friend and fitness trainer, as we fast-walked through Georgetown one morning and she talked me through a recipe for cucumber vodka with basil. Nickie lives in Louisiana. I think it’s important to mention this, because if you’ve seen my photo you must think she’s not very good at her job. In truth, she’s aces as a fitness trainer, but since we work out together a couple of times a YEAR, well, you see the problem. You might […]
