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Since I'm so obsessed with Yankee Candles Witches Brew candle, so I had to try the Witches Brew cocktail over at Mr. Booze's website. This recipe comes from the Red Brick Tavern in Lafayette, Ohio where the ghost of a scorned young woman is said to roam the bar. Ohhhhh! Though I wouldn't recommend drinking the candle (ack!), but I do encourage you to give the delicious cocktail a try!   Ingredients: 2 oz. of mixed cranberry and pineapple juices 2 oz. 7-up soda (or any lime-lime soda 1 1/2 oz. Coconut rum (like Malibu) Method: Mix the 7-up and juices in...

Summer is here which means I'm in the mood for some tropical libations (then again I'm always in the mood for a drink *wink*), so here is an awesome recipe called Planter's Punch, 1940's recipe (mr-booze.com).  Ingredients: 2 oz. dark rum (we like Meyer's) 1/2 oz. lime juice 2 oz. pineapple juice 2 oz. orange juice 1 oz. Roses Grenadine juice-this can be halved if you don't like things too sweet Club soda to fill if desired (gives the drink a nice effervescence)   Method: Shake everything in a cocktail shaker (except the Club Soda), strain into your favorite highball...

When your boss gifts you with some new and exciting rum, you know you better come up with something delicious. This week I put together something that I hope you'll enjoy and I'm calling it the  P and C POM Pop! I named the drink after the ingredients that I used and since the cocktail went straight to my head, I think that's all the creativity my ol' noodle is gonna to spit out. This drink recipe  is starring a new Bacardi product, Pineapple Fusion, it's pineapple rum infused with coconut. Mmmmmmm, perfect for the first day of summer! Ingredients:...

In honor of National Tequila Day that was this past Wednesday July 24th, we're celebrating with a Tequila Sunrise! Tequila is one of those liquors that you either love or it hates you, so we'll ease you into something tasty, but please remember the quote from George Carlin: "One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor". You've been warned. *Wink* Ingredients: 4 oz. Orange juice 2 oz. Tequila 1/2 oz. Grenadine Orange slice and Maraschino cherry for garnish Method: Pour tequila and orange juice into a highball glass with ice and stir. Slowly pour the Grenadine around the edge of the...

I consider fall to be the nicest time of year in Western New York (WNY), where Cats Like Us is located. As the season changes the days get cooler and the leaves turn a rainbow of autumn colors. Halloween and then Thanksgiving are not far off. Apples and pumpkins are in season and I can't seem to get my fill of apple cider.   The Great Pumpkin (Farm) This area has a few hidden gems that open seasonally, and one that is not too far out in the suburb of Clarence NY is The Great Pumpkin Farm (GPF). What has...

   We get calls weekly from people a little confused about the name of our store. (I suppose we can’t blame people too much since “cats” is in the name). And to clarify if you were wondering, we do not sell cats or kittens, nor do we board them, and please don’t surrender your cats to us. But we do LOVE cats. You could call us cat people. You may be wondering how just two people can run a successful on-line store and full brick and mortar boutique. Well the truth is that there are several helpers behind the scenes!...

Cats Like Us is always up to support a cause we believe in and this one is right in our backyard. We were involved in a fashion show a few weeks ago where the proceeds went to support the United Way of the Tonawandas and it was held at the historic Riviera Theater. Pretty swanky. If you are local and have never been to the Riviera Theater, go. It is beautiful. This is what it looks like on the inside. It was built in 1926 and patterned in an Italian Renaissance style. More information on the Riviera can be found...

I sat down with Buffalo, NY based beauty, fashion and portrait photographer, Jennifer Link, and asked her for the skinny on who she is and what inspires her. I have the pleasure of working beside her at the alternative and edgy Auxiliary Magazine which includes; fashion, music and lifestyle. Jennifer Link is the editor-in-chief, creative mastermind, and wrangler of the ruffians (magazine editors) into making a cohesive publication that has been going strong for 3 years now. Jennifer has a list of clients including; Plastik Wrap, Futurstate Clothing and our hometown heroes, Cats Like Us. Let's see what this sassy gal...

When Jenny Link from Auxiliary Magazine asked if I would be interested in doing a fashion show for their anniversary party, thoughts began to swirl through my head like, "Who's going to model?" "Do I have time to do this?" "What if the clothes get ruined?" "Do I have enough outfits?". After truly thinking about it I thought, "Hell YES I want to do a fashion show!" It’s a great opportunity to showcase what Cat Like Us is all about, retro fashions for today! (Plus I really like Auxiliary Magazine and they are good people who work very hard at...

We bought a little basil plant at a local farmers market with the intention of having some fresh basil for cooking, but I also have been wanting to try some muddled basil cocktails like the Basil and Pineapple Martini. If you're thinking, "EW!!!", I was right there with you until I really started to enjoy muddling everything in sight as it unleases the fruit and/or herbs wonderful flavors.  Ingredients: 4 parts Absolut Vodka 2 parts lemon juice 1 part simple syrup 1 piece of pineapple (I used fresh) 1 leaf basil (fresh would be best) Method: Muddle pineapple, basil and...