Vitamin C Bomb Smoothies are probably the tastiest way to increase your daily intake of vitamins. I mean, without that nasty, vitamin-y after taste, that is. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is friend to very few chefs, and I’m no exception. Personally, I think they involve themselves in too much of our day-to-day…
Drinks
Mango Lassi with Rosewater and Cardamom
Do you need a break from the world (I’m looking at you “the Media”) right now?!? ‘Cause I sure as heck do. Most of your kiddos have started classes again and I’m sure the days are starting to run together. Well, in case they are, I’m sharing one of my favorite, easy-to-make, easy-to-drink morning meals….
Cucumber-Lime Agua Fresca (Fresh Water)
HOOOOOMYGOSH!!! It is sooo hot and humid in San Antonio. I know I’m only 2 1/2 hours south of where I was living for the past 4 years, but DANG!!! It’s sweltering here! Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca AKA fresh water AKA juice AKA “help-me-survive-this-heat-wave” will get us all through these dog days of summer. Four…
Tamarind Margarita with Añejo Tequila
Truth be told, I almost forgot about Father’s Day this year. I mean, I planned something in advance- I was going to take the baby’s daddy out to dinner at a swanky restaurant. I failed miserably gift-wise, though. My bright, sunny disposition should be more than enough; but it’s always good to give something materialistic,…
Guava-Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie
Morning Glory Juice Cocktail Recipe
I don’t even know who I am anymore, Friend. Here I am, sharing yet another healthy recipe! Nevermind the fact that, just last night, I ate an entire box of Savannah Smiles Girl Scout Cookies. On the internet, I’m basically a nutritionist. This Morning Glory Juice Cocktail is a boost of fiber and vitamins, and it…
Glühwein: German Mulled Wine
You could use a sultry, warm libation to carry you into the New Year, I know. I’m so excited to share one of my favorite drinks from Europe: Glühwein (GLOO-vine)! Spending six years living in Germany never had its bad moments. If nothing else, I was pissed that the Army made us come back to the…
Hot Chocolate Truffles: Five Ways
It’s almost that time y’all! By now you’re either stressing out over the fact that you can’t find Junior’s Fortnight crap, or you’ve just wrapped the last perfect bow on your perfect gift- that your perfect self purchased in August. No matter which gifter you are, it’s time to sit back and relax with a…
Caramel Apple Vodka Martini Cocktails
So…I’m trying to plow my way through this doggone “thing” I have. I don’t know if it’s a cold, the flu, or bubonic plague. Whatever it is has me feeling like crap, and I want it gone. Alcohol helps get rid of germs, right? It does, if I’m not mistaken. So, clearly that means this…
Blackberry-Vodka Smash: Cheers to Nineteen Years!
Once upon a time, a Soldier, who needed to learn maturity, met a young aspiring chef, who needed to check her attitude. The two fell head over heels for each other on the dance floor, and the rest was history. Today, they’re celebrating nineteen years of marriage with this Blackberry-Vodka Smash libation. This recipe is…
