Stone Sour

If you haven't figured it out yet from previous posts, Kathy and I are partial to cocktails made with rye whiskey.  If you like a good cocktail, and have not experimented with it yet I would highly recommend trying it - either a Sazerac or a Manhattan would be a good place to start.   

If you would rather have something citrusy, here's another rye drink to add to your collection. The Stone Sour is a whiskey sour variation from California, but don't hold its origin against it - it is very good. Best with one of those homemade cocktail cherries.

If you don't have any rye in the cupboard, I'm sure this would also be good with bourbon.

Blueberry-Lemon Streusel Bars

I made these Blueberry Streusel Bars with Lemon-Cream Filling for an office birthday celebration.  It was the first time I had made the recipe, but it was in my files with a note that it is one of my daughter Lisa's favorites, and I almost always like her recommendations.  It also seemed like a good summer treat, pretty easy to make, and good for a group. I was a little nervous about how they would turn out, but I shouldn't have worried - everyone seemed to enjoy them.

When you make them use fresh blueberries and lemons, and make sure the blueberries are at room temperature.  You can multiply the recipe as long as the pan size increases proportionately.

Great dessert for that summer barbecue!