Cocktail Saturday: Sambuca Diablo

In honor of my beloved husband Ronnie, today we’re featuring one of his favorite drinks, sambuca. It is an Italian anise flavored liqueur– strong, devilish, and potent.  It comes in crystal clear and deadly dark. He “met” sambuca while working in a seaside village in Spain, where the old codgers invariably added a splash of… Continue reading Cocktail Saturday: Sambuca Diablo

Vintage Friday: Irish Chocolate Cake 1950

IRISH CHOCOLATE CAKE You can’t beat a super moist, old-fashioned chocolate cake. The “Irish” in this one comes from mashed potatoes—another use for leftovers in the frugal 1950s. The cake retains its succulent texture for several days when covered and stored—if you can keep the kiddies from sneaking it! Ingredients: ½ cup milk, 3 squares… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Irish Chocolate Cake 1950