I had quite an unusual mix of products to write about this month, from wine and spirits to make-up and clothing. I even had a little nose spray with some big benefits. Uncommon Vodka by Deep Eddy Deep Eddy Vodka sent me a bottle of their straight stuff (smooth and fruitier than most plain vodkas) and a mix of some slightly different flavors. I have to admit, in this world filled with flavored vodkas, I was quite impressed with these offerings. They also run only about $20 a bottle. Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka What a great idea? After all, we put cranberry in vodka. It was my favorite – not too tart, not too sweet. After we were done tasting, I put some club soda in it and enjoyed an easy cocktail. Deep Eddy Sweet Tea Vodka This was totally unexpected. We all agreed that it wasn’t at all sweet, but it had more tea flavor than any tea vodka we’d ever had. Perfect for the tea – not sweet tea – lover. Deep Eddy Ruby Red Vodka I have to plead citrus allergy so I ...

My longest lasting relationship in the last few years has been with the FedEx guy. I’m always smiling when he comes to the door and all he requires from me is a signature. Here’s some of the latest and greatest from my deliveries… Salted Caramel Kahlua For those of you that love the combination of sweet and salty, this one’s for you. I’m not a big salt eater and I still found Salted Caramel Kahlua to be a delicious treat that should be on every bar. Another thing I love about this spirit is that it doesn’t require any work. You can throw it in Coffee or hot chocolate for a wonderful warm-up, add some vodka for a special martini, or just serve it over ice with or without club soda. If you do want to get more creative, here’s an idea I find especially appealing… Colorado Bulldog 1 Part Salted Caramel Kahlua 1 Part Absolut Vodka 1 Part Cream Cola to top Shake the Kahlua, vodka, and cream with ice. Strain into a short glass filled with ice, leaving roo...