Raspberry Brut Ice Cream Float

Hello…it’s midweek my fine folks, and it’s better than just a good day. Here comes an assault on your senses. It’s berry season and I’m punching you up with a sweet treat. This is a fabulous dessert…or I mean…it’s fantastic for brunch as well…this Sunday we’re celebrating my bro’s b’day, and I’ve already placed the special order, Booyah!

1/2 cup raspberries, plus more for garnish
2 Tbs sugar
4 large scoops vanilla ice cream, softened a few minutes
1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
Rose brut champagne

In blender, purée raspberries and sugar.
Pour in glass.
Rinse blender.
Add ice cream to blender.
Purée until smooth.
Place ice cream in 2 short glasses.
Pour liqueur over ice cream.
Pour raspberry purée over ice cream.
Top up with champagne.
Serve with a straw.

Game Night

Sis and Bro Beer Ponging!

Sis (moi!) and Bro (Will) Beer Ponging!

(Pretend it’s yesterday, when I meant to post this!) Moving from the elegance of last weekend’s soiree to Flashback Friday…you can often find a casually clad gang at the Hardee Home for Friday Night Game Night. My friends are the greatest sports. Albeit I do take credit for knowing who will enjoy these shenanigans, and who would rather be included in an evening of a different theme! These were Friday night parties in 2012. Get ready 2014! So here ya go: Minute to Win It and Beer Pong straight up in the kitchen following supper (yes, supper!) PS…where was the kitchen fairy when I needed her?! PtothePS…Absolutely no Southern Cocktails involved here. Try it sometime…it’s a BLAST! It’s so simple to make the Minute to Win It games. And most of the time we don’t even mess with a timer. We’re too busy laughing and having fun! Cheers!

Rob gathering grocery bags with only his teeth. Limber back is all I've gotta say!

Rob gathering grocery bags with only his teeth. Limber back is all I’ve gotta say!

Bonny threading ragotini with a spaghetti noodle!

Bonny threading ragotini with a spaghetti noodle!

Penny Anne Stacking Dice.

Tony, Stacking 3 golf balls.

Tony, Stacking 3 golf balls.

Get that Oreo from your forehead to your mouth hands free!  Go Jackie!

Get that Oreo from your forehead to your mouth hands free! Go Jackie!

Stacking Six Apples...Nice Job Pam!

Stacking Six Apples…Nice Job Pam!