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Cocktail glasses by AlanaKayART inspired by original AlanaKay resin paintings

These beautiful cocktail glasses by AlanaKayART are inspired by original AlanaKay resin paintings. They instantly become a conversation piece when using it for drinks. I aim to collect more and allow guests to choose a glass that matches their mood. I have the Carnival design and love holding this glass with my drink. It is of good weight and well designed.

AlanaKayART brings vibrant colors to art that can change a mood and spark some joy. When I entertain, I love for my guests to have everything they need and to look like I have put care into their stay. By having stylish glassware, it makes the gathering more fun and engaging. At only $32 a glass, they make great gifts and pieces to collect.

You can choose from 6 designs in several color palates. AlanaKayART has these same designs in art pieces, candles and more. It is easy to set a mood in your home with her art. Shop AlanaKayART today!

Father's Day, Home

A Southern French Martini Recipe with my Well Told Yellowstone Rocks Glass

June 14, 2022June 18, 2022 Erin Sluka

OK, so a martini should be served in a martini glass but when you have a Yellowstone Rocks Glass available and you just want to drink from it, it is perfectly acceptable to make a martini in one. As I feature one of the National Parks Rocks Glasses that Well Told offers, I thought I’d share how I recently learned how to make a Southern French Martini. A southern french martini has a simple syrup in the recipe. To not use a simple syrup would make it a french martini (without the southern title). I use stevia or monkfruit rather than standard sugar for a sugar free simple syrup and I infuse my syrup with pineapple so there is an element of ‘natural sugars’.

Southern French Martini

I got this recipe from a family member. I used a monkfruit sweetner for my infused simple syrup, however this does contain natural sugars within the fruit I use.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 20

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 oz Vodka
1 oz Raspberry Liqueur I used Chombord
1 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice I used Dole 100% Fresh juice
.5 oz Simple Syrup I used pineapple infused
Ice to shake and chill

Equipment

1 Shot Glass
1 Cocktail Shaker

Method

Pineapple Infused Simple Syrup

In a small saucepan ass 1:1 ratio of sugar (I used monkfruit sweetener) and water. I cup each will make several drinks. Add fresh cut pineapple. I buy precut pineapple from my grocers fruit bowl section. Bring to a boil as you stir occasionally. Let simmer for 20 minutes. Cool and transfer to a glass container. It will keep for a week in the fridge.

The Cocktail

Add ice to your shaker
Add the vodka, liqueur, simple syrup and pineapple juice and shake until blended and chilled. Drain into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

You can omit the simple syrup and use the other ingredients. In this case you have a French Martini rather than a Southern French Martini (Southern=Sugar)

Well Told has the best barware and drinkware. I have many Well Told items in my bar and they always bring compliments. Not only am I a Yellowstone (TV series) fan, but we visiting Yellowstone last summer in an RV road trip. I was so excited to find this rocks glass. You can also choose city maps, colleges, literature and more that are etched with the best quality. Shop Well Told for gifts and glasses for you home bar!

Father's Day, Travel

The NOMATIC Toiletry Bag is designed to ensure your toiletries stay protected

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Erin Sluka

This is not a general toiletry bag that Dad will enjoy. This is a highly functional bag with purposeful design Dad will love! The NOMATIC Toiletry Wash Bag for travel keeps all of your travel necessities together in a waterproof storage case. You can feel the quality right away!

This bag comes in 2 sizes – small and large (standard). It includes a hanging strap as well. It is very well made to stay compact and even has a dedicated toothbrush compartment. Even when I load essentials, it stays compact for easy packing.

I also love the visible pockets inside. I can see what I need and get to it easily. You can hang with the bag open or shut. Cleaning is very easy as the material used makes it easy to wipe off residue. All zippers are have a pull string. This would also make a great bag for carrying medical supplies like diabetes supplies, etc. This is because the compartments have great proportions for small items.

Nomatic has many great backpacks and travel accessories. This NOMATIC Toiletry Wash Bag for Travel is available on Amazon. You can head over to the NOMATIC website for great gift ideas!

2022 Brands, Father's Day

2022 Father’s Day Gift Guide

May 15, 2022May 31, 2022 Erin Sluka

Once again, I have partnered with some great brands to bring you many 2022 Father’s Day gift ideas so you can make 2022 and epic Father’s Day after a long year for all of us! If there was ever a year the men in your life deserved a day, it is June 19, 2022!

Keep checking in as I add more…..

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