Ugh, tax day. I always seem to owe. One day I will get a return and I will go out and buy myself some gorg Manolos.

But for now, once the taxes are in the mail box, I will have a cocktail.

My very chic friend Esther in NYC sent me this recipe. She is always in the know. And Oh Em Gee – it has bacon!!!

April doesn’t only bring showers, but also the headache-inducing Tax Day on April 18th (extended three days this year!). Whether you’ve filled out those 1040 E-Z forms yourself or left it to the professionals, Tax Day brings out the devil in all of us. It’s a painful reminder of those hard earned dollars that never even made it to your bank account. So rather than lamenting the bucks you’ve sent straight to the IRS, Hornitos™ Tequila is here to help you bring home the bacon in a different way.

Say hello to the Hornitos “Bringing Home the Bacon” shot. Mix up this meaty, smoky and sweet treat on April 18th and say cheers to the prospect of a hefty return… or serve it as a consolation prize if you’ve ended up in the red. The guys on Wall Street are drinking the shot at Il Mattone in New York’s Financial District.

Bringing Home the Bacon

It's like a snack and drink in one!

Ingredients:
1 ½ parts Hornitos™ Añejo Tequila
Maple syrup to rim glass
Bacon bits to rim glass

Directions: Rim Hornitos Horns Up! shot glass with maple syrup, then cover rim with bacon bits. Fill shot glass with Hornitos Añejo. Drink and enjoy!

And do a little happy dance if you are getting a return. I’ll tell Mr. Manolo to expect you soon!

xoxo, Patti

Today blogging to The Beatles – Tax Man

I don’t know about you, but we waited until yesterday to do our taxes and now I have all these papers on my dining room table to sign and mail out.  The sheer volume of paperwork is enough to send one into a tizzy, so I thought last night would be a perfect time for some lovely comfort food.  Roast Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Green Beans.

It was most comforting.

My time is limited today (bloggers bake sale to bake for, dogs to take to the vet for check ups, figure out who to send these tax forms to….) so I thought I would leave you with some photos of yummy goodness.

If the taxes are making you batty, stick a roaster in the oven at 375F, after rubbing the skin with olive oil and herbs, roast for 2 hours and voila! Instant (almost) comfort.  Mash up some taters and snip some green beans and you are good to go.

xoxo, Patti

Pre-Oven. I also stuffed the cavity with an onion and taragon and thyme bunches.

Peeling Potatoes is a Nice Stress Reliever

Snip Off the Ends of the Green Beans Before Giving Them a Quick Blanch

Convince One Sweet Husband to Carve the Bird

Relax and Enjoy!