Bloody Mary with Bacon-Infused Vodka

This is my new favorite Sunday brunch cocktail. I'll put bacon in anything. I'm one of those people. I'd like to agree with you guys who are over the whole bacon-on-the-internet thing. But I can't....

Wordless Wednesday: Steamy Drunken Pirate

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How to Make Mayonnaise

Once you have homemade mayo, you won't want to go back to the jarred stuff. Trust me. I don't really even like mayo that much and I was tempted to eat this by the spoon. My...

How to Make Elderberry Syrup

Have you had the flu yet this season? How about a bad cold, or (my personal nemesis) a nasty sinus infection? If you have, I hope you're feeling better! If you haven't, I'm sure you've...

Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine!

Holy cow, we developed a handful of adult (read: booze-ified) granita recipes for this month's Oprah magazine! Get the whole story here.

Homemade Gin (Infusion)

Let's get one thing straight: This ain't your grandma's bathtub gin. This Homemade Gin is subtle and fragrant and herbal with notes of Bay, rosemary, and cardamom. And? It's easy to make at home in just about 24 hours.

Guinness Ice Cream

It's summer. Let's make ice cream! This ice cream is a favorite at our house. It's sweet, rich, and packed with glorious stout flavor. (Drop a few scoops next to a fat wedge of dark chocolate cake for an insanely decadent dessert.)

How to Make Lemon Curd

OK, we should rename this stuff. Because "curd" just doesn't do it justice. Lemon curd is a buttery, sweet and tangy, lemon-y sauce that you can use for a zillion things. Let me show you how to make it at home.

How to Make Ketchup

I don't know about you, but I'm so (like, so so so so) happy that summer's coming. This winter was a long, snow-filled one in New England, and everyone I know is happy to...

Spicy Holiday Compound Butter

This is one of those things that I make en masse and keep in the fridge for the holiday season. It's great on everything from French toast to roasted chicken. Use it to garnish a thick, char-grilled steak. Crown a steaming bowl of creamy mashed potatoes with a few slices and some minced chives.