This was so good. Original recipe comes from Peggy Vdouj from our community cookbook for Patrick Cox, the teenager that died of a heart attack. I love Brandy so you might want to start with 1/4 cup but...
Avena means oats in English and it's a traditional Colombian drink that is rich, creamy and delicious. Great with breakfast or you could serve it at any time of the day. I use almond or soy milk to make...
A little bit of effort, but amply rewarded. This was adapted by Jonathan Reynolds of the New York Times from "The Berry Bible." He prefers gin and so do I, but it's also awfully good with vodka. You'll...
A popular Spanish coffee drink, often served at breakfast. The proportions should be equal quantities milk and strong coffee. The ingredients and instructions include making the coffee with a French press,...
Choose your flavor! We keep a variety of flavors in the fridge and eat these all day long. You can purchase plastic squirt bottles from a craft store or the craft dept of Walmart at a cost of about $1...
This description is from Back to Eden, a book written early this century. I do not mean to offend anybody, just quoting what the book says. "It has been said American people would do well if they would...
This is the most wonderful sangria I have ever made -- but I much prefer white wine in sangria to red wine. This is great for serving at a spring or summer party -- just watch out! It gets consumed quickly!...
I got this recipe from the Sandlake Country Inn on the Oregon coast. They always have a hot pot of it on a table in the entrance hall for their guests. We love it!
From the "king of Cocktails" Dale deGroff, this can be made with any relatively light whiskey. Simple syrup is simply equal amounts of water and sugar, heated till the sugar is totally dissolved. Muddling...
Original recipe found at Popartdiva.com although this version came from the Martinidiva blogspot. Looks very fun for a girls night - and I love anything with champagne!!
If you like sweet and sour combinations then you will love Midori Sours! The traditional way to prepare a Midori Sours is to shake it on ice and strain it into a rocks glass, but I like them on the rocks...
There's nothing like a cup of fresh mint and melissa (lemon balm) tea or tisane to refresh, calm and soothe you after a morning or afternoon spent at the gym or in the garden. Enjoy! Wonderful hot or iced...
I love margs, and have tried every mix on planet earth, and they all sucked. So in my quest to find the perfect blend of ingredients to make my favorite concoction, this is what I came up with. Simple,...
Raw almonds plus water... that's it folks- absolutely no fuss. Best with organic almonds and filtered water, but in a pinch or regular raw almonds and tap water will do. This nut milk is fresh and creamy,...
Apple cider vinegar helps you burn and break down fat. The health benefits of grapefruit are many. It contains albedo which contains many anti-cancer agents that help fight a host of diseases. The honey...
A macchiato is my favorite coffee drink. Most of the time I get it with no flavoring. But this drink is sort of a special occasion thing. What they serve at Starbucks is not really a macchiato at all,...
Wine that melts in your mouth! I believe these originally came from Wine Enthusiast. There are three different versions given: Zingy, Tropical, and Jammy. They are an appealing alternative to sangria or...
Found in the June issue of "Better Homes and Gardens". This sounds like a perfect Summer sipper! Recipe is credited to Erica Gradwell, who won $400.00 for it.
While making my husband's morning Nescafe, I decided I wanted a cold coffee drink and started mixing things together. The result tasted much like one of those bottles of Starbucks they sell at gas stations...
This is a very strong concentrate used at restaurants. Just remember do not mix the tea with Sugar Syrup and or half-and-half until ready to serve. If you do not used Pantai Norasingh Thai Tea Mix add...
These top shelf margaritas use smooth Camarena silver tequila, a hint of Grand Marnier and a lime-forward sour mix for a top shelf margarita that is hard to beat. Note that the measurements for the syrup...
The tamarind is native to tropical Africa and grows wild throughout the Sudan. It was introduced into India so long ago; it has often been reported as indigenous there also. It is extensively cultivated...
I found this cocktail recipe on the CookBrazil website. The Caiprinhia cocktail was designated the National Cocktail of Brazil, and has simple ingredients of limes, Cachaca liqueur, superfine sugar and...
The perfect pot of English tea leads to the perfect cup of English tea! I know this is NOT a recipe, but it is amazing how many people do not know how to make a PROPER POT of tea! We always make a pot...
This non-alcoholic drink is refreshing with the combination of ginger ale, grenadine and lime juice. I didn't realize there were so many different versions of this drink with the same name.
These classic gin cocktails are smooth, refreshing, and delicious! From a gin fizz to a Tom Collins to a gimlet, kick back and relax with one of these impressive cocktails.
This is a little bit unusual in that it uses rum, but the result is really good. The flavor may well strike you as unusual as well. The citrus, combined with the berry and the mango surprisingly has a...
A traditional Christmas liqueur that is popular in the Virgin Islands and St. Martin. The Virgin Islands own Cruzan Rum is used but you can substitute your favourite Caribbean Rum. This recipe is by Carol...
Whiskey Honey Lemon Cough Syrup is an old fashion homemade cough syrup recipe and natural remedy to help calm coughs using only three pantry ingredients.
This is an AWESOME gift for anyone at Christmas time. You can package it in single serving bags and give away with a pretty mug or in a large pretty jar fit for a family. This has been a hit anytime I've...
This is very simailar to "the real stuff". It does call for glycerine. In the 90's, when I lived in the states, you could buy glycerine at the drug stores. I don't know if you still can find it there....
I love cinnamon and chocolate! Those two ingredients will improve anything and coffee is no exception. Cooking is coffee brewing time. For ZWT coffee and chocolate are both Mexican products.
Just what you want on a cold, cold night. This is also medicinal! It is a rememdy for chestiness, when you have a cough and a sore throat. In the evening, when you are winding down before bed, have one...