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Event Planning, Food/Party Ideas, Holidays, Recipes · August 30, 2012

Holiday Fab: Celebrate Labor Day With Cocktails & Ribs!


Labor Day usually signals the end of summer and the start of Fall. It is typically our last soiree before ushering in a new season, and because it is my birthday weekend, we always get together as a family to celebrate with a home fete that is lowkey but fabulous as well.

According to Wikipedia, Labor Day “celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers”. No matter our chosen profession, background, or expertise, all of us work on a daily basis to ensure we are providing the best for our families. While it’s a great day to takeoff and relax, it’s also a day to pay tribute to yourself for a job well done!

Below are a few recipes for cocktails and ribs that are simple and easy to do in your own home to help celebrate Labor Day!

Spiked Chichigalpa

 

1.5 oz. Flor de Caña 7 yr Grand Reserve Rum
.25 oz. red apple pucker
1 oz. Apple-Cranberry Sparkling Cider
2 slices of Asian Pear
Juice of half a Lime
Fresh Cranberries

Muddle one pear slice in a cocktail shaker then add the Flor de Cana, Red Apple Pucker and lime juice with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a wine glass and top with sparkling apple-cranberry cider. Place cranberries on top for garnish

Fran Shandy

1 oz Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur

Equal parts pale lager and citrus soda (i.e. sprite)

Twist of lemon

Served in a tumbler glass

CAMUSrita Bliss (serves 4)

 

1 cup CAMUS VS Elegance Cognac

 

½ cup X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

 

½ cup triple sec

 

½ cup sparkling water
½ cup zero calorie sweetener
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup strawberries, pulsed in blender
1 cup ice

Pulse the strawberries in a blender; slowly add the lemon juice and sweetener to the mix.  Place mixture in the pitcher and add cognac, triple sec and sparkling water.  Lastly, add ice and serve.  Garnish margarita glasses with lemon twist.

St. Louis Spare Ribs with Frangelico BBQ Sauce (Serves 5 4pc portions of ribs)

Use St. Louis spare ribs that are brined in:

  • 1.5 cup salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce for 1 gallon of water

Brine them for 24 hours

Then braise them simply in chicken stock until tender, about 4 hours at 325 degrees

Frangelico BBQ Sauce

Sauce

½ bottle Frangelico

1/4c bacon cut small

1 carrot chopped

1 tbsp Chopped ginger

1 apple chopped

1 stalk celery chopped

1 onions chopped

1/2 head of garlic

1 piece of ginger chopped

1 cup apple cider

1 cup orange juice

2 cups of pineapple juice

1/3 c worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon molasses

2 cups tomato juice

2 cinnamon stick

1 cup chicken stock

Soy sauce and salt to taste

Sweat bacon all vegetables and spices, add the Frangelico.  Then add the rest of the liquids and reduce to sauce consistency.  Season to taste.

What could be greater than fab cocktails and ribs to celebrate the final days of summer? I plan on having a little fun on the deck and creating a few of these cocktails for me the other half to enjoy. The ribs look divine!

Have a safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend!

*Frangelico BBQ Sauce and Rip recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Paul Corsentino

Thank you to Timothy at Deussen Communications for the recipes!


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P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be here without the wisdom and strength of my praying grandmother who has poured into me for 46 years and counting. I am so thankful for her unconditional love and unwavering support. ❤️❤️❤️#internationalwomensday #womensday #womenshistorymonth
I was pregnant at 17. Had my son at 18. Struggle I was pregnant at 17. 
Had my son at 18. 
Struggled all throughout my 20’s and mid-30’s financially and professionally.
Married. Had a daughter. 
Took five years to graduate from college.
Started my own business by blogging about being a working mom.
Divorced. 
Found my way after a few changes in direction. 
Wrote my first book.
Became a social media powerhouse. 
Wrote my first novel. 
Now I’m the mom of a 27 and 18 year old. My son is going after his dreams and my daughter will start college in the fall. 
I’m still here. Still growing. Still thriving. Still learning. 
I’m proud to be a woman who has managed to conquer my goals, my vision, my purpose. 
Happy International Women’s Month to all of you who are doing the same. This is our time!

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