Like any good southern girl, I’ve had my share of hot toddys. A hot toddy is one of the original ‘cures’ for sore throats, coughs, and colds in the south; every Granny, including my own, had their particular recipe usually involving hot water, whisky, lemon, and honey in a mason jar, or coffee mug. …
This avocado, pear, blueberry smoothie is the perfect way to make sure we’re starting our day off right. It’s filling, but not heavy, it’s delicious, pack full of fruits and yumminess, and best of all… QUICK! The purple color is a fun bonus.
Today is Cinco de Mayo, which for many people is just an excuse to drink a Frozen Margarita and eat guacamole. Let me say right now. That is NOT what Cinco de Mayo is about. If you’d like to know the REAL reason that Cinco de Mayo is a celebration, and no, it’s NOT because…
Do you want to build a snowman? No? How about a Bloody Mary? Yes? I knew you were my kinda people. Huge Thank you to Absolut for sending me an incredible complete bar set up, that scrumptious bottle of Absolut Peppar (my favorite) and a gift card to have a Bloody Mary brunch in celebration…
This lemon drop martini recipe was inspired by birthdays, bingo, and friends. It’s cool, crisp, zingy, and absolutely delicious, especially with the lemon drop treat at the end!
Christmas is in the air and I know I’m not the only one thinking about what to give all the people that I love. We just moved to the tiny town that my husband grew up in. Tiny town life means two things 1) we know and are friends with nearly everyone or 2) we…
Hi, y’all! I’m Jen, author of the blog Juanita’s Cocina. I call Juanita’s Cocina my online labyrinth and diary of my love of cooking. I always say that cooking is how I show others that I love them. Sharing a family meal, or a delicious baked good, is more than sharing a simple bite…it’s sharing…
