Beverage, Recipe

Up and Downer ~ A Daisy Jones Cocktail

Peanut Butter Whiskey, espresso and chocolate with a touch of salty peanuts. And at the places where servers knew me, I used to call it an Up and Down. Something…

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January 8, 2021

Dessert, Recipe

Peanut Butter Blossom Kisses

My mother always makes these for Christmas. Peanut butter cookie goodness with dark chocolate kisses make the perfect bite. Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on…

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December 12, 2020

Dessert, Recipe

Extra Minty Peppermint Bark

The trick to this is to use Peppermint Hershey Kisses. I discovered this because I had lots leftover after making my Peppermint Mocha Cookies. Share on facebook Share on twitter…

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December 13, 2020

Novel Cocktails

Bridgerton Theme Party

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I’m Jenni, The Nerdy Gourmet. I love to read almost anything and I love to create food (+ cocktails) inspired by the books I read. This site is where I share all of my reviews and recipes.

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Strawberry Beet Smoothie

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Ginger Apple Kale Smoothie

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Blueberry Almond Smoothie

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Pound Cake with Blood Bool Raspberry Glaze

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