Anybody up for a post-op party?

Best news of the day: discussing my upcoming sinus surgery with the ENT and he says that it won't require any "packing" (gross) which means I can still drink wine.  (I have no idea what one has to do with the other.)  My involuntary response: "Sweet!"  Frankly, I don't know whether to be sad or proud that the Dinks's passion for wine has become legend.  Hmmm, maybe I should have asked him to clarify quantity of consumption.

A Blog about Nog

So I've been craving eggnog this last week.  I never had the stuff until I met Mr. D but I was a quick convert.  (Side note: I love that eggnog is strictly a Christmas holiday drink.  No lapping over to Thanksgiving or Valentine's Day.)  So I'm sure you're wondering, "Well, Mrs. D, you're not shy about throwing back an alcoholic drink.  What's the hold-up?"  My problem with eggnog is that it scares me.  Seriously, eggs, cream, and rum/bourbon (or both)?!  What's cruel is that by the time you are old enough to drink it, all you can do is think about the marathon you would have to run to burn it off.  We are already inundated with fudge, pies and cookies this time of year so let's add a 1,000 calorie drink to that, shall we?  Yikes!  

"What about a low-fat egg nog, Mrs. D?  I'll pretend I didn't hear that....  And soy milk nog, seriously?!

So, I'll stick with my usual wine-soaked holiday season but I'm not promising that if a perfect glass of nog is presented to me for consumption, I'm going to get my "nog" on!  After all, isn't burning calories what January is about?

Brunch (or Day Drunk Part Deux)

Mr. D called me at work today with this epiphany:  "No wonder we like brunch so much, it's when it's socially acceptable, even encouraged, to drink during the day."  Thanks, honey.  Now it's 10 a.m., I'm doing research, but all I can think about are O.J. & bubbles. 

Brunch really is the most fabulous invention.  It combines some of the best pleasures in the world - bacon, fresh croissants, freshly-squeezed juice, champagne & vodka.  And hopefully, jazz.  (But this really isn't the blog to get into my fabulous musical taste.) And you don't have to get up early to enjoy it.  

One of my favorite traditions when going on vacation anywhere near Destin is to have brunch at Angler's Beachside Grill,  They give you a basket of various breakfast breads and bottomless champagne/mimosas.  And it has outdoor dining overlooking the most beautiful stretch of beach.  Food-wise, Anglers may not be Commander's Palace, but the casual, fun ambiance mixed with gulf breezes - and did I mention bottomless mimosas? - is five star in my book.

So, with the holiday season in full swing, why not break out your omelet pan, hit up your favorite bakery for fresh goodies and, instead of the typical mimosa, try out this "made for the holidays" version - a "poinsetta".  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/poinsettia-cocktail-recipe/index.html 

Cheers & Happy Holidays!