Let's go Cuckoo !

You know... it's summer n all ?

It's super hot on the east coast... so, I had picked up lots of cucumbers and watermelons when I shopped 2 weeks ago.

I chopped up the first one, and sprinkled some salt, pepper and chilli powder and made an evening snack out of it. But then, I came across a cocktail recipe on Pottery Barn and decided to try a variant at the party we were hosting on July 3.

Presenting to you - Let's go Cuckoo ! :)

My Pink Lady

I found this amazing recipe on Pinterest recently. A recipe for a fresh fruit cocktail... with a strawberry and watermelon base. What better time that July 4 to experiment with it? Our friends gifted us a cocktail mixer kit for our first wedding anniversary... and it seemed like the stars had aligned and the time had arrived :)

I modified that recipe a lil bit and made my own first fresh fruit cocktail. I must admit, though the first glass tasted a lot more like watermelon juice than a cocktail... it got progressively better and became S's favorite before the night ended.

The home has a mini bar...

This week is always one of the shortest weeks in a typical year. With Jul 4 falling on a Wednesday, there are perks such as early out days and summer-fridays that leave any office practically empty.
What better way to celebrate than to set up a mini-bar at home?

So here goes, a WIP bar set up at my very own dining area ...

I love Gilt Groupe for the lovely deals I get on Dining & Kitchen items. These beautiful orange glasses with grooves that fit perfectly in an adult palm are my most recent addition! Naturally, they have to be at the bar. No?

That's our Mini Bar. Inspired by Pottery Barn catalogs. The dining table is usually in the center, but we move it around when we host big gatherings at home :)

Slates! How I love them! :)

T-3 hours on the D-DAY!

Pretty good for someone who used to drink only orange juice until a few years ago, ha?

Cocktails and more...

I started off my blog with a specific intent to post only baking recipes. I should have known better, given that my interests are varied and mostly short lived. My most recent fad is mixing cocktails without using mixers and have been doing a lot of research on it online. Being someone who loves to host and have parties at home, I'd love to play bartender for a lil bit!

The thing I love most is not just the drinks but the presentation and an excuse to collect more glassware that I would ever need for 10 lives !

So here goes, a blog within a blog. One where I can post cocktail recipes. Smart me - I kept the title flexible ! :P

Sour Cream Blueberry Bread

Everybody's first choice when it comes to home baked bread defaults to the Banana Bread. I'd have done the same, but then it has been tried and tested and I've gotten bored of it already.

I love the flavor and texture that Sour Cream adds to breads/cakes. After slow-cooking several recipes that I found online in my head... I decided to try a Banana-Blueberry-SourCream bread this afternoon. The bread is baking and the house has this wonderful aroma. I cannot wait to slice them, drizzle butter on top and have them with some coffee! S is away for his Sunday cricket, and I hope the bread 'll last till he is back :)