There are few joys in food like breaking into a warm cheesy biscuit and tasting that buttery flaky goodness. While buttermilk biscuits are by far my favorite type of biscuit, we rarely seem to have buttermilk on hand. It’s not quite practical to have it constantly stored in the fridge. Because of that, we are … Read more
Sometimes you just want something tasty, simple, fast, and healthy to put on the table. This green bean salad is just that. Ready in just minutes, you will want to have a few sides like this in your arsenal for dinner. What is a Green Bean Salad? A green bean salad is a vegetable side … Read more
One of my favorite drinks of any kind is lemonde – normal, pink, cranberry, raspberry, lavender… I’m mildly obsessed with this tart and refreshing drink. I have always been on the look out for cocktails that incorporate lemonade, and the berryoska does just that. It’s simple and refreshing, and if you are a lemonade fan … Read more
When you think of a daiquiri, a tall, frozen fruit slush likely comes to mind. However, daiquiri are actually one of the big old school cocktails! The original daiquiri was a refined and simple drink that was not frozen. Today, we’re going to revisit the classic style of this drink and make one adjustment to … Read more
I think there is a real beauty in mixing fresh fruit with whiskey that is underappreciated in our cocktail culture. While we may be fine with a peel of orange or lemon in our whiskey, it isn’t too common to see a quarter of a peach or fresh strawberries in the drink. I’m trying my … Read more
I have been wanting to create a margarita recipe for quite sometime now. Living in San Diego, margaritas are a cherished tradition here like fish tacos and carne asada fries. I mean, what would Taco Tuesday be without a refreshing margarita in your hand? Whether shaken, blended, in a fishbowl or mason jar, the margarita … Read more
Showcasing a wonderful exhibit of layering in cocktails, the tequila sunrise is as beautiful to look at as it is refreshing and easy to drink. As you gaze over the modern version’s hues of red and orange it is easy to understand how it got its name. Today we’re taking a look at the modern … Read more
To be honest, I had never heard of a sea breeze cocktail drink before starting research for this set of cocktail articles. After some quick experimentation with the original IBA recipe, I quickly found this to be a very easy drinking, lighter alternative to a tequila sunrise. Basically, if you like a tequila sunrise but … Read more
Nothing beats champagne when it comes to celebratory drinks. When thinking over all the different options for a cocktail, I can’t help but notice sparkling wines are somewhat under represented. That’s why I wanted to try my take at creating a delicious champagne cocktail with cran-raspberry flavors. What is a Champagne Cocktail? A champagne cocktail … Read more
Winter and the holiday season brings forth the arrival of eggnog. While most of us are familiar with drinking cold eggnog with a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg, it actually has a rich tradition as an alcoholic beverage. Because of that, we’re going to take the classic White Russian and add a twist to it … Read more