A Picture is Worth....

Nothing compensates for a lack of blog entries like a slew of random gratuitous pics (at least that's what I keep telling myself).

Apologies for the blurry shot. Hopefully you are too blown away by my proximity to the track at Churchhill Downs to criticize my skills (or lack thereof) as a photographer.

Drinking mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby is like drinking champagne on New Year's Eve - you can't imagine celebrating one without the other. So you can imagine my disappointment when I learned that Derby juleps are made from a bottled mix - the horror! So who says it has to be Derby Day to have a mint julep? I myself plan to enjoy one whenever the Southern spirit moves me.
Made from Scratch Mint Julep (souvenir glass not included)
1 small bunch fresh mint leaves
1 T simple syrup, (equal parts water and sugar, heated until sugar melts), cooled
Crushed ice
2 ounces bourbon (I like Pappy van Winkle's - the name alone makes me smile)
Sprig of mint for garnish
Put the mint leaves and the syrup in the bottom of a tall glass. Crush the leaves to extract the flavor with the handle of a wooden spoon. Fill the glass with crushed ice and pour in the bourbon. Agitate to chill and mix. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Cheers!

My first joint craft project with B - a sock monkey for his nephew, Jack.

Two generations of sock monkeys - made for me by my Aunt Joyce and made for Jack by me and B.