Rum is synonymous with summertime cocktail recipes, and for good reason: rum is made from a fermentation of sugar byproducts pressed from sugarcane, which in turn is produced in warmer regions including the Caribbean and the Philippines. In fact, Rum originated in the West Indies in the 1650s. Much like the terroir driven varietals of …
It was a cold and rainy morning, so cranberry scones were on my list of things to bake. Nothing screams comfort food like warm scones out of the oven, right? Add a cup of hot apple cider, and a cranberry scones reaches heavenly heights. So, off I went to make a batch of scones. My …
For those who have been to England, Scotland or Ireland, you know that a well-baked scones can be just this side of heaven. A dry scone can leave you parched and never wanting more. Luckily, I’ve had amazing scones during my travels, as I have a weakness for baked goods. When it comes to scone …
After the grey days of winter, nothing feels quite as fresh as a palette of beautiful pastels: from clothes, to flowers, bright colors bloom everywhere. Why not expand that rainbow right on into cocktail hour and celebrate spring with a bright array of floral flavors using Empress gin? Get ingredients delivered straight to your home …
UNIQUELY FRESH AND VIBRANT EMPRESS GIN COCKTAIL RECIPES Read More »
Whenever I look back on my first trip to Paris, I remember the pouring rain we were greeted with on our first day. We got soaked. It’s wasn’t pretty. Oh, and we did a bike tour in the rain. The rest of the trip would be lovely, with blue skies and mild weather, but April …
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Pears are an unsung hero of fall: sweet yet crisp, versatile and mellow, capable of turning savory with the right flavor companions. They are a bit of a chameleon, blending gracefully with just about anything, especially when you are crating the perfect pear cocktail to remind you of past fall weekend getaways. We were inspired …
Pear Cocktails that remind you of Fall Weekend Getaways Read More »
If you have ever been to an American grocery store, you have probably seen a bright orange bag filled with bread in a display case. Hawaiian dinner rolls are a favorite at Thanksgiving, used as sandwich bread and even an afternoon snack with tea. When you think about the islands of Hawaii, you don’t necessarily …
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Holidays, especially the Christmas season, are some of the best times to celebrate traditions across the globe. Each country, and even city or community, has their own way to ring in the season, through festivals, recipes and decor. Sweden is no different, as they celebrate St. Lucia Day in December during Advent with lussekatter (lussebullar) …
Sweet St. Lucia Lussekatter SWEDISH Saffron Buns Recipe Read More »
The idea of a Florida vacation brings with it visions of sitting on the beach sipping a cocktail while the kids play in the water. You think of fresh fish caught right off the pier, and gorgeous sunrises on the Atlantic or sunsets on the Gulf. Most of all, you think of key lime pie …
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One of the first Thai dishes I ever ate was a chicken Thai larb salad soon after we moved to Seattle. My office was right down the hill from Typhoon restaurant, which used to be on Western Avenue, but has since shutdown. I was devastated. Between the chicken larb and green curry, my two favorite …
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