Is it just me or does this feel like last chance kitchen – but last chance normal holiday season? Right now I have the urge to be in community with my friends. Savor the last moments of innocence before the inevitable changes to come, and the unknown impact to our lives. I’m currently in my “fuck all” era, getting tickets to the thing, buying the thing, renting the house, drinking the good stuff, eating all of the things, having things to look forward to. This November, I’ve worked out once per week instead of 4-5x. Mostly because boxing at The Studio offers some relief, spending 45 minutes punching something as hard as I can and being lovingly yelled at by Laura Abby.
My family and I are getting on a plane tomorrow, heading south, away from family and friends to seek hugs from the ocean and to stockpile some vitamin D. I made these plans nearly a year ago, a respite, I thought. But now I just want to take everyone with me, hold them close, feed them mango, and drink tequila on the beach. I can’t be everywhere all at once, for now at least. So in the meantime, we’ll celebrate this Holigay season by celebrating each other. Do everything you can to say yes to plans, and drink and eat all of the good stuff. Say yes to being together.
In my attempt to feel festive, I whipped up a version of Homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream. But I’ll call this…Tripping Billies Bourbon Cream. Some experiments turn out great, and this was one of them.
Tripping Billies Bourbon Cream.
Because some Irish people prefer Bourbon.
Give it all a good mix in a blender or just analog blast it with a whisk. Serve over ice. In a fancy glass. (Don’t you dare put this in a paper or plastic cup you heathen.)
Eat, drink, twink & be merry. I know it’s super hard to embrace this right now, at least for me, without the constant looming anxiety of 2025. But maybe that’s the point. A reminder to live in the moment, hold the ones we love really, really close, and indulge in all of the things that bring us joy.
And don’t forget about our favorite espresso martini recipe here.
xo,
E
Hey gang, we’re all in this together. Thanks for being a part of our community.
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