Jamie Oliver's eggnog - creamy, yet light, with a hint of warm spice, a dash of rum, and just the right amount of sweetness, this is the perfect holiday drink to sip by the fireplace. The rain comes down in a steady, soothing rhythm, the sound of crackling fire the only other noise in the house. It's one of those rare, quiet moments that I ...
Purple Moscow mule
Purple Moscow mule - floral aroma, spicy fruit flavors, and a whimsical purple color, make this drink the ideal Halloween cocktail. Before you think I've been possessed by dark spirits (what with all these Gothic-looking posts), let me assure you, that this freaky streak reflects nothing more than my soft spot for Halloween. It's an ...
Earl grey rose nectar
Earl grey rose nectar - a delicious, energy boosting drink of strong earl grey tea, perfumed with sweet rose essence, and naturally sweetened with dates and lucuma powder. This earl grey rose nectar has been my go-to drink in the morning, or afternoon lately. Ever since I made it for the first time, I was instantly hooked on this aromatic ...
Coconut kaffir lime cooler
Coconut kaffir lime cooler - with its clean, refreshing taste, intriguing aroma, and a good amount of healthy fat and minerals, this smoothie is a great breakfast alternative on a hot morning. It's June 1st, and almost summer, if you can believe it! It's the season to keep it light and fresh in the kitchen, and honestly, I can live on fresh ...
Spicy pineapple margarita
Spicy pineapple margarita - icy-cold, with a spicy kick, fruity and refreshing, served with fragrant chili lime salt, this drink will give you just the right amount of heat and freshness. This icy cold, hot-spiced margarita may be just the thing you need after a long week, especially on a hot afternoon, and especially when Cinco De Mayo ...
Chocolate strawberry martini
Chocolate strawberry martini - your favorite strawberries and chocolate combo gets a boozy lift in this dangerously delicious cocktail. What's the first thing that pops into your head when you think Valentine's day treat? I bet it's chocolate, and then I am ready to bet, your next thought will be chocolate-dipped strawberries. There is a ...
Pomegranate beet citrus smoothie {mint + ginger}
Pomegranate beet citrus smoothie - loaded with antioxidants, and vitamins, spiced with mint and ginger, this smoothie is as refreshing, as it is detoxifying and immune boosting. In between birthday cakes, and celebrations, I am trying to counter my all-too-busy-party life with a dose of healthy. This pomegranate beet citrus smoothie was my ...
Cranberry rosemary citrus martini
Cranberry rosemary citrus martini - bring on the holiday spirit by shaking up these bright and cheerful, rosemary infused, citrus martinis. It's a little after noon, and I am doing martini shots by myself, next to an unfinished cup of coffee, as I'm trying to capture and synthesize the scent and flavor of Christmas trees, and oranges into a ...
Hemingway Daiquiri {Papa Doble}
Hemingway daiquiri - icy cold, citrusy and slightly sweet, this is the famous Papa Doble, or double frozen daiquiri, that Earnest Hemingway loved so much - a pure bliss on a hot day. "This frozen daiquiri, so well beaten as it is, looks like the sea where the wave falls away from the bow of a ship when she is doing thirty knots." - ...
Skinny green smoothie
Skinny green smoothie - cucumber, lemon, and mint give this green smoothie a great fresh taste, mango makes it slightly sweet and creamy, and baby spinach provides all the green health benefits. This skinny green smoothie tastes great despite the lack of sugar and fat! Most green smoothies I've tried are a sugar bomb, trying to completely ...
Bloody Berry
Bloody Berry - bloody-colored, berry-flavored, fresh-tasting and simply bloody good! This bloody-colored, berry-tasting cocktail will entice your senses and awaken your taste buds in every way. This was meant to be my Valentine's special drink but I failed to photograph it properly and post it on the blog on time. Oh well, it's never too ...
Viennese hot chocolate + melting hearts hot chocolate spoons
Rich and creamy Viennese hot chocolate with homemade melting hearts hot chocolate spoons - start your Valentine's day with this decadent treat! This Viennese hot chocolate is super rich, and creamy, and absolutely decadent. It's the type of hot chocolate you want to indulge in on special occasions. Typically you melt a piece of chocolate, or ...
Pomegranate guava smoothie
Pomegranate guava smoothie - pomegranate, raspberries, guava and coconut milk, blended together into a super refreshing, exotic tasting, delicious smoothie, chock full of vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats. I've been buying a lot of pomegranates lately, and packing them for snack, or blending them in smoothies. Unlike previous years ...