Nathaniel Lee 
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, I’m going to revisit the classic style of this drink and make one adjustment to …
I think there is a real beauty in mixing fresh fruit with whiskey that is underappreciated in my cocktail culture. While I may be fine with a peel of orange or lemon in my whiskey, it isn’t too common to see a quarter of a peach or fresh strawberries in the drink. I’m trying my …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Winter and the holiday season brings forth the arrival of eggnog. While many 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, I’m going to take the classic White Russian and add a twist to it by making …
Baked cinnamon spice acorn squash is one of the easiest dishes you can make to get your family in the holiday mood. When you pop these squash into the oven your home will smell of sweet spicy goodness. What is a Cinnamon Spice Acorn Squash? Acorn squash is a winter squash, also sometimes known as …
You really know the fall cooking season has arrived because of two things: stores are selling pumpkins and cranberries. Today, I’ll be looking at making a fresh and easy cranberry sauce. No need for sliced can shaped sauce! This lip smacking turkey topping sauce can be made with as little as 3 ingredients and about …
I always thought it was very strange that I eat turkey sandwiches all year long, but when it comes to oven roasting a turkey, I reserve this for once a year on Thanksgiving. That said, I am a pretty firm believer in roast turkey year round. Ask a group of people what the best part …
Grilling your bratwurst is not as simple as people may think. You have to be very careful not to burn them or leave them undercooked. Knowing how long to cook bratwurst on the grill will help you achieve the perfect texture and taste. How Long to Cook Bratwurst on the Grill Bratwurst is typically minced …
There will come a time in your cooking journey when you want to invest in the best cookware to improve your cooking capabilities. Choosing what pans to buy will most likely be on the top of your list. And it is guaranteed that the choice will boil down to cast iron vs stainless steel. Cast …
During fall and winter spaghetti squash is easily found in your local market. While this might seem a bit intimidating to the beginner foodie, spaghetti squash is actually one of the easiest things you can cook! Maybe even easier than the pasta it replaces. What is a Spaghetti Squash? Spaghetti squash is a yellow oval …