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As the sun sets on another glorious summer, what better way to bid adieu than with a cocktail in hand? We've rounded up 10 cocktails that perfectly capture those end-of-summer vibes. These aren't just any drinks; they're a liquid salute to a season well-spent. Cheers to closing out summer on a high note! Limoncello Spritz...
A simple classic Cream Cheese Coffee Cake recipe made with cream cheese and topped with a cinnamon streusel topping loaded with pecans. Easy and perfect dessert for any time. Who doesn't love cake for breakfast, like this Chocolate Cinnamon Coffee Cake, Lemon Cheesecake Coffee Cake, or Browned Butter Coffee Cake? This Cream Cheese Coffee Cake...
Step into a world where coffee isn't just for mornings and Kahlúa becomes your passport to pleasure. This divine concoction is a compelling dance of flavors, blending the warm, aromatic notes of coffee with the velvety richness of Kahlúa. If you’re a coffee lover, you’ll love this coffee cocktail recipe! With simple ingredients like Kahlúa,...
Can venturing out of prime tourist spots and into less explored cultural heritage regions of our country also be a journey worthy of its own millennial eat, pray, and love experience or is it dated and tired? On a quick pop to the quiet and unassuming southern city of Ridgeland, Mississippi, I was determined to...
Cheap Thrills - disconnecting and getting outside for an internet detox and hard reset with friends and family around the campfire. This post was sponsored by the adorable sheep speckled Sheep Thrills wine out of Italy. Wine for an outdoor adventure post? Yep, sponsored, but we're talking my language already. 😉 Something about this...
Walk through the streets of most European towns from mid-November on, and you will see elaborately decorated holiday villages erected selling wares from nativity candles, holiday ornaments, sweets, meats, and always gluhwein. It's a magical escape into the holidays that I just don't get when rushing over to my local mall and milling about between...
An intense two-day education into one of our nation's biggest agriculture commodities and it's valuable diversities. America's Corn Country, a tour through the fields of Iowa. This post is in partnership with Iowa Corn Organization for the IA CornQuest 2016 however, the corny jokes and opinions are all my own (ok, not so many corny jokes on...
Ever wondered how to create dark and moody food photos? This quick and easy tutorial shows you how to change the mood of your photo with fill cards. All you need is a foam core and a window! There seems to be to two types of food photography, dark and moody and bright and light....
And maybe one you shouldn't. Been itching to go to Zion National Park? It's more breathtaking than pictures lead you to believe with ancient rock formations jutting up into the skies filling the horizon with unimaginable landscapes. It is an intoxicating place that quickly humbles you with its views and size. It is also a...
You can have a magical time at everyone's favorite childhood destination without ever buying a ticket. Here's how I get the most bang for my buck with a quick 24 hours in Orlando, Florida! Last October I had a quick 24-hour layover in Orlando where all of my plans fell through at the last minute!...
There is little in this world as comforting as curling up with friends and family sharing memories and laughter together. Every cookie tray passes by with warm chocolate chips melting and staining your fingers as you break the perfect disks in half for nibbling while watching classic holiday movies. Moist buttery cakes with crumbs...
I have gathered some of the most delicious and creatively best ice cream recipes from around the web and put them in one great big bucket list for ya. It's been a crazy hot sort of summer. One where you melt the moment you step outside. But you know what that means! It means that...
Start your morning off right with this delicate and delicious coffee cake. With a cream cheese filling and raspberry swirl, is's the perfect slice for those breakfasts that call for something sweet. Watch out guys, there's a new cook book in town and you need to add it to your collection right away. I...
A simple and sweet moist coffee cake loaded with the bonus of hazelnuts and chocolate. Perfect for breakfast or dessert. No one tells you being an adult is going to be fun. You see all the big kid pictures, the rock, the home, the countless hours spent climbing the ladder to put food on the...
and a The Biscoff Cookie & Spread Cookbook Giveaway! Need a soft delicious cookie to add to the line up that isn't loaded with the same old chocolate chips? These little doodads are the cookies you have been looking for. Double down with butterscotch flavor and knocked out of the park with a little hit...
Last month I had the privilege of touring the Culinary Institute of America with several other food bloggers. I live and work in a college town. It's a thing. I had mentally prepared myself for a tour similar to what I'm used to. My mind was blown. The CIA was a work of dreams, set...
Thanksgiving, it's time to think outside the bird... This year, make a stuffing that is cooked in the oven, not inside the turkey, for a new side that everyone will love, Thanksgiving dressing. The delicious flavors in this chicken dressing recipe make a cozy, carb-filled side dish that will make your mouth water. As much...
Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake; soft, crumbly, and oh so good. A layer of cream cheese makes this one of the smoothest coffee cakes out there. Normally, I test out one or two new recipes on friends at big holiday gatherings or social events, always forgetting the danger of that until I set the platters down...
For the first time last weekend, I got to look up at a dark sky and see the stars. I mean, see the stars. I could see the milky way, thousands of countless speckles in the sky, and was in awe. It was dark and there was no one around. And everything seemed perfect. During our...
Still looking for that sizzling summer menu to set your 4th of July BBQ apart from everyone else's charred weenies and boxed burgers? Check out this simple flavor packed menu. Now that tastes like 'Merica. If you’ve tried Summer BBQ Menu recipes, or any other recipe on passthesushi.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let...
It's a recap of 2012 by the numbers and my hard working and underpaid legion of analytically super-minds were able to wrangle data from the interwebs and piece together the top 10 most visited posts of 2012. So, according to the data: Thin Mint Trifles Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake Banana Bread in a Mug Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos...
Confession: I know nothing about coffee. I don't drink coffee. Handsome doesn't drink it. We don't even own a coffee maker. But when Mr. Coffee asked if I would like to test drive their latte machine I went for it. Why? Because having a coffee for entertaining is essential. And I'm also trying to convince...
Celebrate this 4th of July with flavor! This collection of barbecue friendly food ideas is a great way to start any out door holiday celebration before the fireworks kick off. I don't know about you, but I start thinking up grilling ideas while the snow is still on the ground. By the time the first big outdoor...
Confession time: I have a problem with books. Like, I have about 4 dozen too many. Books I will never use, books I had to have, books that were simply too cheap to not earn a place in a box in my father's attic never to be seen again on my book shelf. So, even though...
Change is in the air. Spring is right around the corner and with the forecast showing my days in the 60s - in February - Mother Nature and I may be in serious need of a heart to heart. I am all about warm weather. I love gardening, mountain biking, and a great breeze through the...
Sticky toffee pudding is an iconic British dessert, made from dates that are baked into a soft sponge cake, then covered in a river of toffee. Looking for the best sticky toffee pudding recipe? Then, you'll love this traditional sticky toffee pudding recipe! This decadent dessert is made with simple ingredients and doused in a...
Coffee cake cookies are the taste of cinnamon coffee cake in a soft cookie. Perfect snack with a tall glass of milk or mug of coffee! I've only once before talked about music on this site (well, ok, reviewed music on this site) but since my love of music, especially holiday music runs deep, I...
100 Grand cupcakes are dessert heaven. 100 Grand candy bars, stuffed inside and on top of moist chocolate cupcakes. With a caramel drizzle and fluffy buttercream frosting. I don't like to write about things that I am greatly opinionated on (well, other than food) because I don't think this is the place for it, but...
Martinis are happening for the 4th of July. Specifically, honeydew and watermelon martinis! We're keeping it simple today, with the snippet from this month's email. Summer has officially claimed the throne, filling the long days with heat, humidity and a million reasons to be outdoors grilling. But, I'm sure you've already got today's menu all...
French dip sandwiches are the perfect food to kick off "Man Food Week"! Father's Day is next Sunday, and to honor the men in our lives, I decided to do a whole week dedicated to "Man Food". Personally, I don't believe in 'man food' or 'woman food' because I'll pick a rare stake over a cupcake...
Cannoli cupcakes are sweet vanilla cake filled with sweetened ricotta cheese and bittersweet chocolate, then frosted with a rich vanilla bean buttercream. Amazing! And on the 5th day, she just couldn't take it anymore! OK, maybe it was the 4th. Who's counting? I'm fed up with typing about being sick (really - that's not fun...
It's been an awesome year writing for Pass the Sushi. I have owned the domain for several years but this is the first year that I put any real effort into blogging. It has been nifty to watch the comments grow and readership grow as well as my own skills in the kitchen. I hope...
Coffee cake muffins are the best possible treat for a weekend morning. They're a perfectly moist coffee cake in a handy, hand held format. Bring on the weekend! If you are a cheapskate like me (that's right, I own it), you will do anything to save a penny. But I am here to tell you...
Peanut butter banana cookies are sweet, chewy and soft. The perfect afternoon snack with a tall glass of milk. 2 years ago, Handsome and I were just getting to know one another, still in the stage where you stay up till 4 AM talking. The night the clocks fell back an hour was no different, and...
This Toffee Halloween popcorn is a crunchy sweet holiday snack. Popcorn is tossed in a mixture of maple syrup and brown sugar with chocolate chips and sprinkles. Hey there, sweet tooth. Halloween Night I remember walking along the boardwalk with my parents when I was little. It was night time and the whole boardwalk was lit up...
Salted caramel chocolate tart tastes amazingly like a Twix candy bar. Salted caramel and chocolate inside of a tender shortbread crust. The perfect dessert on good days... and bad days. In about 6 hours the alarm clock is going to go off... not once but at least 4 times with seven minute intervals before someone...
Asian pot stickers are delicious Asian dumplings filled with spinach, green onions, ginger, and pork. They're a tasty appetizer, or serve them with a side salad for a light meal. Somehow this holiday weekend has turned into a 3 ring circus of sorts for me. Ever since the BF and I got together the one thing I...
I just realized this is the first Valentine's Day in a very long time that I was excited. We had nothing exciting planned, heck I didn't even get a gift for my boyfriend. Even better - I couldn't even find a Valentine's card I liked - so he got a Birthday card with edits. Lol......
There's something cute and charming about sitting around watching fireworks and relaxing. Unfortunately, that is not on my agenda for this year... The parents are hosting a shindig in the backyard for the 4th of July. Because, pre-made beef burgers and hot dogs are not even an option with my family at these kinds of...
This coffee cake recipe is perfect for a holiday brunch. It's moist and buttery, with just the right amount of brown sugar crumble on the top! Yesterday was Easter, and for the first time in a very long time my parents chose to entertain.They invited 11 people over, both family and friends. We started cooking...