what's not been going on around here lately

I feel like we have been living in a cave over here lately, but more of a really cool cave (like maybe the Batcave). At night, we get a little more lively: Callie balances the act at the other end of the table per usual, things start seeming a little funnier, distracting videos are shared, and eventually it’s time for the winding down glass of wine after a hard day’s work. husBen recently discovered the kitchen and has become quite the drink master, bubbling up ingredients like brown-sugar blueberry simple syrup to fully express his creativity in the cocktail (and we are thankful for this new found hobby). It’s more of an art, you know. Life I mean.

Ben is starting to study hard and I am reminded of the reasons I married him daily. I still recall the time he came to visit me when I was home for the summer after freshman year. I was teaching swim lessons in the back yard, so immediately upon his arrival he was bossed into tasks in the kitchen with Myra. I knew he gained my mother’s approval after that visit by proving that he was not lazy. Mind you we were just friends at the time, months away from even a first kiss. Hard work pays off!

Ben-original Blood Meridian

2 oz. Bourbon or Rye Whiskey

3 oz. Barritt’s Ginger Beer

1 twist of lemon

2 dashes of Rose’s Grenadine

Build on ice and mix.

My fav Tom Collins

2 oz. Gin (original calls for Old Tom Gin, but any gin gets the job done)

The juice of 2 whole freshly squeezed lemons

3 oz. Club Soda

Build on ice and mix. (If you like, add a dash or two of Rose’s lime juice)