Portland Potato Vodka

Many folks assume that potatoes are the most common base for making vodka, but it’s actually grains like wheat or corn that are most often used. Potato vodkas like Karlsson’s (an advertiser at Simple Cocktails) are considered more “boutique” than your…

Pork tenderloin

A pork tenderloin is such a versatile and amazing piece of meat to cook. You really only need a probe thermometer to get it perfect – it’s really forgiving! And it accepts all kinds of flavors. I tend to always…

PLUMPKIN

This easy mojito variation from Area Four in Cambridge, Massachusetts is best with a flavorful, ripe plum or pluot. It’s perfect for a hot late-summer day. Ingredients 1 ripe black plum or pluot, quartered 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 lime, cut…

Plum Smash

A smash is a classic cocktail where the fruit is smashed or crushed with the liquor. We didn’t quite do that. Instead, we muddled fresh plums with bourbon, simple syrup, lemon juice, and just a bit of fresh thyme. The…

Pizza Casserole

Ok. If you love pizza, pepperoni, and cheese, you will seriously love this casserole. SO. GOOD. My kids loved it, my hubby (who doesn’t care for pasta) loved it. My hubby and I seriously fought over the left overs the…

Pink Collins

Spring cocktail time! This one that I made .. tastes like a delicate and refreshing grapefruit-elderflower soda with strawberries. (But don’t let that fool ya’ … there’s vodka in there!) Use juicy Ruby Red grapefruits, which are still hanging around, and…