My Top 5 Obsessions This Week

Season's Greetings to all of my semi constant readers.  Christmas is fast approaching and I wanted to share some of my favorite things. Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and see you in 2017.

1) I spent a magical night with my husband at Feinstein's At The Nikko catching the  Jane Lynch  Christmas show with special guests Kate Flannery and Tim Davis and The Tony Guerrero Quintet . This was easily the best show I have ever seen at Feinstein's. They performed seclections from my favorite Christmas Album " A Swingin Little Christmas ". The harmony between Kate, Tim and Jane was thrilling on Coventry Carol and Sentimental Christmas. Kate was my favorite, with amazing comedic timing and great vocal chops she steals the show. Special thanks to Jordan Perlman from Feinstein's for his great customer service.

2) A special Christmas treat can be found at b. patisserie in San Francisco The seasonal Koign Amanns a must  have. My favorite is the Pecan Kouign Amann with a delicious flakey sugary crust and crunchy pecan filling. 

3) Our Christmas Eve is never complete without two movie classics " A Diva's Christmas Carol" featuring the delightful nasty Scrooge Vanessa Williams, Kathy Griffin, Chilli from TLC. This is hilarious with 80's flashbacks and perfect 80's music. Vanessa chews up scenery as Ebony Scrooge. "Meet Me In St. Louis " is the perfect holiday movie featuring Vincente Minnelli directing Judy Garland in one of her best roles ever. As Tootie, Margaret O'Brien steals every scene she is in. My favorite Christmas Song of all time sung by Judy " Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas " is the best kind of holiday song - Wistful and a little nostalgic.

4) Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy in Katya's Holiday Spectacular at Oasis SF was an unexpected treat featuring her special "Popera" style of music. Carol of The Bells was hilarious and beautiful with a box full bells and her special elves.

5) My last offering is my new holiday crated cocktail " Cranberry Mint Sparkle. One part Smirnoff Peppermint Twist Vodka , three parts  Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka mix with Diet  Oceanspray Cranberry Juice , squeezed Lime Juice and top with Diet  Cranberry Sprite. Garnish with limes and cranberries and a sprig of mint. For even more flair I make ice cube stars with cranberries and mint embedded in them.