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Lavender Hot Chocolate Cocoa. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you are looking for a luxurious non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy during a winter weekend with your girlfriends, check out this lavender hot cocoa recipe. Ingredients — Four (4) cups of Whole Milk (I actually prefer vanilla soy milk because it’s a little easier on the stomach and a little bit sweeter) 1/3 cup of […]

Lavender Hot Cocoa for a Winter Afternoon with the Ladies

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White Cosmopolitan. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Our entire team loves a good cosmo, so this winter white twist gives this classic drink a seasonal look and feel — Ingredients for the Beverage — Two (2) ounces of Vodka One (1) ounce of White Cranberry Juice ¾ ounces of Cointreau Triple Sec One (1) ounce of Fresh Lime Juice Ingredients for the […]

Winter White Cosmopolitan Cocktail

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This morning’s wintery mix in the Washington DC area reminded me of the weddings my team and I have planned during inclement weather.  We prepare in advance with insurance; we purchase golf-size umbrellas; then we determine whether or not we need to move a ceremony inside, but there have been times when we neglected to […]

3 Solid Reasons Why a Coat Check is Necessary for a Wedding

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If you love the refreshing taste of a peppermint, this holiday-inspired cocktail is just what the (ahem) doctor ordered! There are a lot of candy cane martini recipes on the web, but this version isn’t as sweet as the other candy cane recipes.  So, it’s a great complement to the holiday cookies I over-indulge on […]

A Candy Cane Martini Recipe for a Holiday Cocktail Party

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This morning I woke up thinking about my Grandma Dealsie — She was a super sweet woman that everyone loved.  She was also vibrant, quick-witted and (ahem) colorful.  I was in awe of her and a little scared of her at the same time. This hot cocoa recipe (found on the Food Network) is perfect for a […]

Mexican Hot Cocoa for a Chilly Friday Evening

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