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Mama Walker’s Breakfast Liqueurs

Posted on 05/07/2013 by Mrs. AA

My trainer has been on my case for six months to eat breakfast. It absolutely pains me to eat breakfast. Most times of day, I have absolutely no problem feeding my face. Well. But first thing in the morning is … Continue reading →

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Washington, DC: Graffiato by Mike Isabella

Posted on 04/10/2013 by Mrs. AA

I promised you food porn yesterday and today I deliver. During my trip to DC, we headed to Graffiato, an Italian-inspired restaurant in Chinatown. Graffiato was opened in June 2011 by Mike Isabella, who came into some recent fame by … Continue reading →

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Sodastream and 360 Vodka

Posted on 01/17/2013 by Mrs. AA

My big, fancy Christmas present this year was a Sodastream Penguin (you didn’t expect that did you?). I wanted it so I would drink more water and be healthier going into 2013. Hahahahahahahahahaha. You know what I have done with … Continue reading →

Posted in cocktails | Tagged 360 vodka, alexandra albrecht, cocktail, fashion blog, fashion blogger, Frenemom, lifestyle blog, lifestyle blogger, mom blog, mommy blog, sodastream, vodka soda | 9 Comments

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Posted on 11/13/2012 by Mrs. AA

This weekend was lovely. No clouds in the sky, 70-ish degrees out and my brother and his lady friend in town for a visit. So what did we do? Hit the road in search of some beautiful sights (and a … Continue reading →

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DC or Bust – Part Three

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Mrs. AA

On my last day of my DC trip, I spent the morning and afternoon getting to know my brother’s girlfriend, the fabulous Jersey Rose. And what is the best way to get to know a sibling’s SO? Over booze and … Continue reading →

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The Cars That Go Boom: Sidecar Cocktail and Car Clutch

Posted on 03/07/2012 by Mrs. AA

Hello friends. Well, my husband is out of town yet again. Does that mean that I am back to having a torrid affair with a handsome stranger? Not so much. Well… maybe if that stranger is my lovely (female, no … Continue reading →

Posted in cocktails, handbags | Tagged applebee, bar menu, cars that go boom, clutch, cocktail glass, cognac, good stuff, grain alcohol, ounce cointreau, sidecar cocktail, solo cup, torrid affair | 10 Comments

The Saint Valentine: A Cocktail

Posted on 02/14/2012 by Mrs. AA

I really, really, really dislike Valentine’s Day. Really. (The only reason that I am refraining from using the starts with “h”, ends with “ate” word is because I am trying to be more positive. I know, it’s a stretch.) I … Continue reading →

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Holiday Wrap-Up: Miami Beach

Posted on 01/05/2012 by Mrs. AA

As you know, I spent a few days with the hubs down in Miami Beach. Our first real trip away from Pickle. And I am pleased to report that not only did we not kill each other, but we had … Continue reading →

Posted in drink, food, travel | Tagged art deco, cocktails, collins avenue, delano, dromo, joe's stone crab, key lime pie, miami beach, ocean avenue, shelborne, south beach, sushisamba, vampires | 23 Comments

Seasons Eatings: The Aftermath

Posted on 12/26/2011 by Mrs. AA

Remember that post I did about what I was wearing for the holidays? Well, someone COULD NOT fit into that dress by the time it came to slip it on Christmas Eve. But being the mentally unstable fat-ass that I … Continue reading →

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A Very Fairy Christmas: The Best of Absinthe

Posted on 12/19/2011 by Mrs. AA

How is it that I totally missed when absinthe started being imported into the United States in 2007? Seriously, no idea. As I am prone to do on a Tuesday afternoon, I found myself wandering aimlessly down the liquor aisle … Continue reading →

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