getting bold with borscht One of my favorite things to whip up over the winter was just a pot of hearty, flavorful borscht. It’s pretty easy to make–just boil some beets with other veggies and some herbs–and I would just keep jars of it in the fridge whenever I was in the mood for it. …
cheery, merry, and berries Let me just say that when I drink a cocktail, I tend to like it pretty stiff. Not straight liquor, but also no foo-foo drinks for me. This holiday cocktail is like a festive twist on a classic negroni. It incorporates gin, vermouth, and Campari, with a little juicy splash of …
a punch of pom I always want to like holiday cocktails, but the truth is they’re usually just too sweet for me. I can only really stomach cocktails if they’re very low on the sweetness and have a nice citrus or herbal flavor. I really love a good mule, with it’s fresh and gingery flavor, …
it isn’t spooky season without a halloween cocktail… I love a good cocktail, but I do love a seasonal cocktail even more. If you’re feeling spooky this Halloweekend, this is the perfect drink for you. Made like a classic old fashioned with good bourbon and bitters, the seasonal twist comes from the brown sugar simple …
the berries are back While I love a classic mojito, the only thing that makes it even better is muddling some fresh berries along with the mint. My favorite thing about this cocktail is how fresh and refreshing it is. It goes down super easy on a warm day, and it’s so fun for big …
when it comes down to the end of summer… I’m all about refreshing cocktails. The lighter and fruitier it is, the better. And melon is one of my favorite fruits in late summer for it’s juicy and refreshing quality. It’s almost like drinking water, but you get some sweet flavor and nutrients to boot. The …
a berry great cocktail recipe Happy Cocktail Friday! Eating and drinking anything filled with fresh bloobs is how I like to spend my summer. I’m not the biggest cocktail drinker, but this libation filled with fresh blueberry syrup and lemon juice is a no-brainer on a hot summer afternoon. The blueberry syrup is super easy …
a riff off the old aviation You know the one…it inspired Ryan Reynold’s gin label? You sometimes see it swishing around a classy coupe at a local speakeasy? Well, if not, you’re in for a real treat. A classic aviation cocktail is typically made simply with gin, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette. I decided …
I don’t know about you, but when the weather starts warming up, I just constantly crave margaritas. They remind me of good weather, fun times with friends, and they remind me of Mexico City. I think I had at least one (but probably 3 or 4) margs every day that I was there. It’s such …
We’re T minus 2 days until Christmas! Yayyyy! Hopefully everyone is feeling the holiday spirit and getting off of work early today. Although the weather is pretty crappy in most places, I’m trying to make the best of the negative temperatures by staying inside and cooking! Moving around the kitchen with the oven on always …