Even if you’ve been washed up from battle, rotting on a tiny island for goodness knows how long, the Lysene pirate, Salladhor Saan (from George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire Series), has a treatment plan to put you right again. If you’re suffering from a summer cold or just plain feeling out…
Queen of Hearts (Iced) Tea Party, Alice in Wonderland
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that I’ve made May into something of an Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland month here at Cask & Quill. The book itself takes place on May 4 and we celebrated with a playing card nail design. Then earlier this week, I showed you the Queen of Hearts tarts and…
The Queen of Hearts’ Raspberry Tart Recipe, Alice in Wonderland
Earlier this month, I celebrated Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with a playing card nail design. Queen of Hearts approved! Now I’d like to share some of those delicious tarts Alice was desperate to get her hands on. This very quick and easy tart recipe is perfect for a birthday (or unbirthday) party, a tea party, or as an…
The Handmaid’s Tale Breakfast for Your Hulu Binge Session
The Hulu series The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, premiers in the U.S. on Wednesday, April 26. The first three episodes will be released then, with the rest becoming available on a weekly basis. Whether you’ve read Handmaid or not, this is a great opportunity to binge what will hopefully…
Wicked Quick Chocolate Frog Recipe
“Chocolate Frogs have cards, inside them, you know, to collect – famous witches and wizards. I’ve got about five hundred, but I haven’t got Agrippa or Ptolemy.” –Ron Weasley (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J.K. Rowling) That first experience Harry has on the Hogwarts Express is so cute. He’s starting to learn all about this…
Nachos and Beergaritas for a Crowd (or Not!)
I rarely need a good excuse to indulge in any sort of Mexican-inspired fare. Tacos and nachos, burritos and taquitos, chimichangas and enchiladas. I love ’em all. As a rule, if it involves cheese, meat and a little spice, I’m into it. Every time Cinco rolls around, I make an extra effort to pack in…
Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges with Seasoned Sour Cream
I am always in search of easy, cheap, but delicious snack ideas. These check all the boxes! In under an hour, you can have a tray of crisp, restaurant-quality potato wedges to devour. No need to do much measuring on this one, either, as it works best to season to taste. This snack is also…
Tater Tot Breakfast Pie
It doesn’t get much better than this, folks! Tater tots, eggs, sausage, bacon and cheese combine to create a knock-out breakfast pie. If you’ve got the time to invest in a slightly more elaborate breakfast or are just looking to really impress your brunch guests, I can’t recommend this recipe to you enough. We served…
Galentine’s Day Brunch 2016
Ladies celebrating ladies! Some of you may be aware of the glorious holiday Galentine’s Day. Some of you may even celebrate this occasion each year! If you haven’t heard about it, I encourage you to keep reading to learn more and incorporate the spirit of Galentine’s Day into your own life. If you’re a fan…