Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting

by makemendgrow // March 17, 2021 // 33 Comments

A few years ago, I wrote a fun post on boozy shots and Chocolate Stout Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting For St Patrick’s Day and wanted to revisit the recipe to see what I could improve. For the most part,... Continue reading →

Where There’s Smoke

by makemendgrow // December 31, 2020 // 166 Comments

What a year. Covid, murder hornets, wild fires and don’t get me started on all the sourdough bread I ate. What a dumpster fire 2020 was – but you know what pairs well with a dumpster fire? A Cocktail. Specifically,... Continue reading →

Relaxing Winter Tisane

by makemendgrow // November 30, 2020 // 15 Comments

Lately my sleep has been all over the place. Blame it on the craziness of 2020 or any of the other things that a normal year may bring. Up late? Yep. Asleep at 7 pm? That too. I’ve been working... Continue reading →

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

by makemendgrow // March 28, 2020 // 149 Comments

Hi there Dear Reader. Remember that last post when I said that this year was the year of doing more and that 2020 was already looking to be pretty dang great? Yeah…I clearly jinxed us. Or Covid-19 did. Either way,... Continue reading →

Getting to more

by makemendgrow // February 29, 2020 // 9 Comments

Man. 2019 was an odd year. Anyone else feel that way and ready for all that 2020 has to offer? I started 2019 neck-deep in a project at work, launching a new program and coordinating background checks and technology access... Continue reading →

Summer Cocktails with Moscow Muled

by makemendgrow // August 11, 2019 // 114 Comments

Hello dear reader! I hope the summer has been treating you well. Here in Seattle, the summer has gone way too fast, but we’ve been enjoying every moment as much as we can. Hikes, road trips, tons of great meals... Continue reading →

So full and grateful

by makemendgrow // November 22, 2018 // No Comments

Initially, I started this post to share my yearly menu and a cocktail recipe with all of you, but as we near Thanksgiving, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am this year. Mom is doing well with... Continue reading →

The C Word

by makemendgrow // August 21, 2018 // 1 Comment

I’ve been absent lately. That’s the funny thing about life, days go by like normal and then one day it just gets busy. That’s where it’s been the past few months and if it hasn’t involved work or family, then it’s taken a back... Continue reading →

Spice and Happiness With Demitri’s

by makemendgrow // May 11, 2018 // No Comments

Happiness is friends, food, and a few cocktails on a sunny day. Read on for how to make a little treat for yourself, with Make, Mend, Grow and Demitiri's! Continue reading →

Momma needs a date night

by makemendgrow // February 7, 2018 // No Comments

I love my baby girl, I really do. Sometimes though, I need a night away from her and be with adults. You know, with adult conversations and adult drinks, and food that isn’t whatever kiddo didn’t eat of her dinosaur... Continue reading →