As the name of this beverage implies, it is made from the deep crimson or magenta calyces (sepals) of the roselle flower: Hibiscus sabdariffa. It
If you enjoy making and serving Craft Cocktails, then Vanilla Rum is a must-have in your home bar collection. Easy to make and most certainly
Smoothies are a perfect breakfast food, and they’re also a fabulous addendum to a book and a hammock or any other slow-food activity. Use whole
Shakerato Courtesy of David Lebovitz: The Sweet Life in Paris I should mention before the recipe that David was so taken by the name “Shakerato”
Want dessert and a delicious pick-me-up? Have a coffee milkshake! It’s the perfect refreshing end to a late afternoon or evening barbecue on a warm
Strawberry Daiquiris are refreshing and delicious, and with all of the fresh berries available in Summer, so easy to make!
Want to enhance a classic Mule? Add Vanilla to it! Spicy, tangy and refreshing, The Mule, with its hint of mint and twist of lime
The Mint Julep has long been associated with the south, but is thought to have gotten it’s roots centuries ago in the Arab world,
Every year I make gallons of sparkling lemonade as I’m blessed with a Meyer lemon tree that produces fruit nearly year ’round. I don’t really
After experimenting with berry shrubs last summer, I could hardly wait to try my hand with autumn and winter fruits. Apparently I’m not alone on
Have you noticed how food trends and recipes are recycled — what’s long forgotten is once again the next best thing? Except it often reappears
In 2011 I went to Italy with several friends, and we spent a week in Cinque Terra, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. As a dedicated
Living in coastal California, our summers come twice — it gets hot in May, then it remains cool and often foggy while the inland valleys
If you are unfamiliar with lassis, they are a traditional Indian yogurt-based beverage designed to refresh and to cool you down. They can be served
As a child growing up in the 1950s, the American Dairy Board advised parents of the importance of milk – a glass full at least
Trouble sleeping? Overstressed? Feeling Chilled? You don’t want tea or coffee because of the caffeine and the alkaloids in hot chocolate will wire you. Instead, make
Although this is technically a milkshake, you can tweak it to be a healthy smoothie by using Greek yogurt and a few ice cubes instead
Iced coffee — what a great way to start the day when the heat is up and the humidity feels like a wet wool blanket!
This is a full-on eggnog that features a slew of tropical spices, plus rum, sugar, vanilla and candied orange peel. We can only imagine how
Courtesy of Annaliese Keller: www.malabartradingco.com A simple and thirst quenching iced tea for summer!
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