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Spring Trend 2012: Deco by La Femme | March 8, 2012

Spring Trend 2012: Deco by La Femme

One trend we saw all over the runway for spring 2012 was bling, bling, bling with a side of shiny. Rolando Santana and Anna Francesca are just a couple of designers who created sparkly pieces for their spring collection. If you want your share of shiny, La Femme has a large collection of deco-inspired dresses. As always, La Femme’s selection is huge, which is great if you want variety, but so hard when you’re trying to pick which dress you like best. Every time I think I’ve found my favorite piece, I see another one to torture me. These would … Read More »

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Jumi Young
 
 
 
 

Prom Dresses from La Femme | March 6, 2012

Prom Dresses from La Femme

Prom season will be here soon and I can’t wait to see all the beautiful dresses made especially for this unforgettable night. I remember running around all over town trying to find the perfect dress.  La Femme has a huge selection of dresses not only for prom, but for many other occasions as well including wedding, cocktail, evening, and even mother-of-the-bride dresses. Styles range from short and sassy to long and elegant with so many different colors and beautiful prints.

La Femme has won several awards for their designer dresses and they have been featured in a variety of … Read More »

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Kaitlin Fontenot
 
 
 
 

Celebrating with Yule Mule | December 22, 2011

Celebrating with Yule Mule

Let’s face it: once you find a pleasing party drink, you serve it over and over every year. Get out of that rut and try something new and refreshing! You deserve it. Your guests deserve it even more. You never know, you might like it more than your usual favorite! This drink is a refreshing spin off the normal alcoholic beverages. Fresh lime and cranberry juice leave you feeling like your drinking juice, not alcohol! Forget those drinks that are so stout you have to give yourself a pep talk just to take a sip. This drink is amazing! Here’s … Read More »

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

Sake Infused With Moroccan Mint Cocktail | June 23, 2010

Sake Infused With Moroccan Mint Cocktail

Ingredients:

4 whole mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
4 oz sweetened ONO Moroccan Mint tea *
4 oz premium sake
ice

Directions:

Combine ice and mint leaves in a cocktail shaker, then shake a few times to bruise the leaves. Add remaining ingredients and shake well. Pour into chilled glass and garnish with mint sprigs or a lime wedge.

* To make sweetened Moroccan Mint tea, click here.

Mint tea is the most popular drink in Morocco. It is more than just a simple and delicious beverage enjoyed daily by the citizens, it is a drink of long tradition.  Moroccan mint tea is served 24 hours a day, 7 days … Read More »

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

ONO Italian Love Affair Martini | February 2, 2009

ONO Italian Love Affair Martini

ONO Italian Love Affair Martini

Seduce your taste buds with my sexy remake of the traditional tiramisu martini. Serve your loved one a biscotti dipped in this tantalizing drink.

INGREDIENTS:

2 ounce kahlua

3 ounces of chilled ONO Mate Toscana*

1 ounce vanilla vodka

1 ounce of white crème de cacao

2 ounces of light cream

Plate of chocolate shavings

sliced strawberries

* Use 1 tsp of mate toscana tea to brew 3 ounces of mate toscana. Infuse the tea for 15 min. Chill.

* Simple syrup :  equal parts of hot water and white sugar. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is cooled before using. This … Read More »

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

Tea-quila Time | January 16, 2009

Tea-quila Time

Tea-quila Time

Who would have thought you could have this much fun with tea. Green mate, found in ONO Tee Time, has been known to have the same effects as caffeine and sugar, without the crash. It combats fatigue and stimulates the mind. Combine that with tequila and you’re on your way to becoming the life of the party.

INGREDIENTS:

2 ounces silver tequila

4 ounces of chilled ONO Tee Time*

¼ ounce agave syrup

½ ounce lime cordial

Orange peel for garnish

* Use 1 tsp of tee time tea to brew 3 ounces of tee time. Infuse the tea for 15 min. Chill.

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients … Read More »

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

ONO Aphrodisiac Chai MarTEAni | January 9, 2009

ONO Aphrodisiac Chai MarTEAni

ONO Aphrodisiac Chai MarTEAni

Chai and apple – Can you think of a better fall/winter pairing? Get swept off your feet with this enchanting blend of Chai black tea, rose petals, lavender, and jasmine buds.

INGREDIENTS:

2 ounces of apple juice

1 ½ ounce of ONO Aphrodisiac Chai Vodka *

½ ounce of vanilla liqueur

Red apple slice for garnish

In a cocktail shaker full of ice, combine the apple juice, Aphrodisiac vodka and vanilla liqueur. Shake vigorously then strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a slice of Granny Smith apple.

*Infuse a bottle of vodka with 1/8 cup of ONO Aphrodisiac Chai for 4-6 … Read More »

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Martha Collins
 
 
 
 

French 75 cocktail | January 2, 2009

French 75 cocktail

French 75 cocktail

Two parts gin

1 1/2 Ounces of Simple syrup

Juice of half a lemon

Champagne

Simple syrup is equal parts of sugar and water heated until sugar is dissolved.  Place gin, simple syrup and lemon juice in an iced shaker.  Shake.  Pour mixture in a champagne flute garnished with a thin slice of lemon or orange.  Top off mix with champagne.  Enjoy!

Photo Credit © Andrey Kiselev | Dreamstime.com

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