Instead of hitting the Black Friday sales today (and let’s face it, it’s slim picking at this point since they all started on Monday anyways), let’s hit the home bar and think ahead towards the next several weeks. It’s going…
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Gilded Thanksgiving Bar Cart Styling
November 21, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment Roll on up Turkey Day with this gilded bar cart. It’s more impressive than your Granny’s stuffing. This year I’ve decided to do away with the rustic red and brown tones of…
Roast Chicken and Vegetable Grazing Board
I hosted an al fresco outdoor fall party with some of my closest friends and wanted a special meal that wowed, but wasn’t too complicated. I am known to serve up a fancy cheese board at gatherings because they look…
Halloween Time Cocktails!
October 25, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: amaro, Fall, gin, halloween, holiday, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey Previous Post: « Monday Booze News How to run a successful bar, dealing with crap wine, and a…
Un Petit Macaron Tower for Bastille Day Entertaining with Louis Jadot Wine
This post is brought to you by Louis Jadot wine. Recipes and ideas are my own. We LOVE a reason to entertain around Stir and Strain headquarters, and while the fireworks have died down (mostly) around Los Angeles, we’re still…
Summertime Bar Cart and Beyond
There are so many events you need to buy things for during the summer. I think we covered them all here. Let’s make a drink… You’re going to most likely be outside this summer…a lot. So take happy hour with…
Your Guests Will Want Another Round of These Cocktails This Memorial Day
Depending on your outlook on life, Memorial Day weekend begins either tomorrow morning as soon as you awaken, or this evening the second that your work shift ends. Wherever you land on that issue, it’s a prime opportunity to enjoy…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2019
Mom does not want a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant. Mom wants booze. For every type of mom out there, we can all agree, if you’re looking here for gifts, she wants some wine. Accessorize that bottle with a…
24 Carrot Cocktail
Is there anything cuter than baby carrots? Ok maybe baby kittens and tiny baby puppies, but as far as garnishes go, is there anything cuter?! I whipped up this 24 Carrot cocktail for Sugar & Cloth to celebrate spring and…
Valentine’s Day 2019 Bar Cart Styling
February 8, 2019 by elana Leave a Comment Sorry, we’re going full throttle hot pink and hearts this year for Valentine’s Day. Grab a bottle and hang on! First, yes reader, you really can have a pink bar cart. And vintage…