This is a drink from Ricardo that I have not try yet. But I'll try it this summer with fresh strawberries. I had to share with you. I can't wait to see your photos. Cause the one in the issue of Ricardo...
Yummy! If you like Starbuck's Caramel Macchiato you will like this martini. I used Starbucks' coffee liqueur in this drink. Great after dinner drink instead of dessert.
This is a great refreshing spritzer type drink that I stumbled upon, from a Smoothies & Summer Drinks book. It is very easy to make and always impresses guests!
Turkish coffee is not just limited to turkey, but is a traditional drink all over the middle east. You can buy freshly roasted and prepared coffee beans while you wait Turkish coffee from most middle eastern...
This is a recipe my mother picked up somewhere, passed it on to me. We always enjoyed it on a cold winter night, and have given it in gift baskets to others
Several years ago we received a container of gourmet cocoa mix for Christmas. I was never able to find this particular brand again in the store or online so out of frustration I made up my own recipe....
The REAL thing! Quick and easy. I got the recipe from my mother-in-law who lives in the mountains of NC. She serves this tea at her deli and everybody asks for it!
I drink coffee but the less it tastes like coffee the better I like it. This one is perfect for a winters sit by the fireside. Cooking time is however long it takes your coffee pot to brew the coffee....
Pour this warming treat into a heated vacuum bottle to take to the rink. Whipped cream and crushed chocolate-covered malt balls would make it even more special. Quality chocolate (such as Lindt) gives...
Hot Whiskey for cold winter nights. If you are feeling down and a bit fluish try one or two and it will help to give you some relief. Jameson Irish Whisky is a smooth Irish Whiskey which lends itself easily...
This is a delicious holiday mulled wine recipe. It is my most requested holiday recipe among friends and is a recipe even those who don't normally drink wine will enjoy. I serve this mulled wine in a silver...
This is one of the many recipes I came up with on my own while experimenting with my various tea herbs. This particular blend is good for helping one fall asleep since it contains a good amount of chamomile...
Originally from "Paradise on Ice" by Mittie Hellmich. "Four to six key limes produce about 3 ounces of key lime juice. If you can't find key limes, use 2 or 3 regular limes. This recipe serves two.
I was throwing a Purple Rain Party, inspired by the Prince movie, and I scoured the Internet to see if there was a drink called Purple Rain. I came up empty handed but lucky for me a friend of mine was...
This came from an old issue of Martha Stewart Living...can't remember just which one. This recipe takes some time and effort, but feels so decadent with the watermelon "ice" cubes, it's totally worth the...
This is not 'beer' as most think of it. There is no alcohol involved. This popular drink is usually made around Christmas time in the Caribbean, but can be enjoyed whole year round. Found at Squidoo website...
Nimbu Pani and Shikanji are the Indian versions of lemonade or limeade made with fresh lemon juice, water, sugar, salt and optionally a few ground spices.
This is a great thing to keep in an office desk drawer for an easy afternoon pick-me-up with a little caffeine, some vitamin C, and less sugar than soda. If you put it in a pretty jar, it makes a nice...
Our favorite seasonal cup of cheer, and my version of a holiday classic. Merry Christmas! Tip: Use a good quality eggnog, either homemade or store bought is fine.
This may be the EASIEST cocktail ever! No complicated mixers or instructions. Just half vodka, half water, over ice with a slice of lemon! This is my drink for summer 2009!
This recipe came from my husband's best friend who is a U.S. Marine. He had this drink in Germany. It is served in Germany outside in the winter and it really warms you up! Thanks Mike! This works best...
A great way to use tamarind pods! A Mexican recipe adapted from Rick Bayless's book "Authentic Mexican". I have also discovered the tamarind is used throughout much of Africa! Now, having said that, tamarinds...
I've made this and given it at Christmas gifts to coffee lovers on my list. It's easy to make! Give a festive mug with a bag of this for a cup of cheer! :)
While I was compiling some recipes for my about-to-be-married, coffee-adoring friend, I came up with this, an improvisation of many recipes I've come across as a bartender and coffee lover. I've yet to...
Soothing Lavender is a herb that has calming effects that helps relieve stress, fatigue, headache and insomnia. Drink a cup of Lavender tea before bed is known to promote restful sleep.
A recipe from my friend Roy Heflin. Note that the recipe calls for blackberries so as to generate a useful nutritional panel (RZ doesn't have nutritional data for the generic "berries"), but any cane berry...