Beverages

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Peppermint Rum Hot Cocoa

January 16, 2013

I grew up in a rural, Midwest kitchen at the official cooking school of my Grandma Betty. She’s the sort of woman who believes in a home-cooked meals, hand-sewn clothing, […]

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Homemade Iced Chai Tea Latte with Coconut Milk

July 30, 2012

My first sip of chai occurred during one of those life-changing moments that remains firmly planted in my memory—a wonderful experience which comes back in single, happy frames each time […]

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Irish Coffee Recipe

March 9, 2012

With the exception of wearing green so I wouldn’t get pinched, I didn’t grow up celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. I always lumped it in with Valentine’s Day as one of […]

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Locavore Love Potion Cocktail Recipe

February 10, 2012

This Valentine’s Day, mix up a little love potion for your sweetheart. The secret ingredients sure to make your honey swoon?—everything but the vodka is locally grown. Sweet, juicy citrus […]

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The South American Table Cookbook Review & Hot Chocolate with Coconut Milk Recipe

January 21, 2012

Here’s a cookbook that will transport you to the rich, culinary Southern hemisphere: without a passport. If you’ve ever eaten hearty potato soup in Ecuador, or drunk a pisco sour […]

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Hot Spiced Rum & Apple Cider Holiday Punch

December 22, 2011

Have a holiday cup of cheer! This spicy cider punch is sure to perk up your season. While Jack Frost nips at your nose, courageous cardamom pods, snappy cinnamon sticks, […]

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Blackberry Margarita Recipe

July 26, 2011

Blackberries are my all-time favorite berry. Now that they’re in season, I’m giddily adding them to everything—even my margaritas! These richly colored berries make a gorgeous summer cocktail. They have […]

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Sugar Plum Punch Recipe

December 6, 2010

Looking for a festive holiday cocktail? How about this Nutcracker-inspired Sugar Plum Fairy Punch! Created by the fine folks at Lounge ON20, this cocktail is an ode to the tart […]

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Sun Tea: A Timeless Summer Recipe

August 31, 2010

Sun Tea, a timeless summer recipe. Summer drips and glistens when it’s poured into an icy glass. Enjoy the last few drops of the season with some good old fashioned […]

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My Main Squeeze: Making My Own Orange Juice

August 5, 2008

Most folks jump-start their mornings with a jolt of liquid caffeine. I was once among the coffee addicts of the world. When I quit, cold turkey, it was orange juice […]

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