These are not your average Tropical Smoothies. Packed with mango, papaya, coconut, banana, dates, and macadamia nuts; this smoothie recipe was destined to be on your breakfast table. … [Read more...]
Pineapple Sugarcane Spa Water
January 2, 2012 By 47 Comments
This refreshing beverage will have you lounging in a lush imaginary spa in moments. Pineapple Sugarcane Water quenches, hydrates, and puts your mind at ease. … [Read more...]
POG Punch
December 19, 2011 By 32 Comments
Turn a traditional POG juice into an exciting Hawaiian Cocktail! This holiday punch will delight your guests and add a little tropical flair to your dinner party this week. … [Read more...]
Toffee Caramel Latte from Battery Park Book Exchange
October 17, 2011 By 50 Comments
Asheville's Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar shares their famous Toffee Caramel Latte, also known as the "Carl Sandburg." A sophisticated coffee drink in a plush, friendly environment. … [Read more...]
Affogato al Cafe
July 27, 2011 By 68 Comments
What is it about Italian desserts and Italian accents that make the world swoon? I don't have the answers to such mystical secrets. Yet I can tell you, once you taste Affogato al Cafe, you will most certainly feel a buckle in your knees, and pull out your best faux Italian "Nonna" accent while muttering aff-o-gaaaato, gel-aaaa-to, es-preeeeess-o... Merda Santa! (Holy Crud!) … [Read more...]
Simple Strawberry Smoothies
June 6, 2011 By 75 Comments
How to make Simple Strawberry Smoothies, with the emphasis on SIMPLE. Sometimes we complicate things on purpose. In an effort to seem more sophisticated or elegant, we make life harder than it has to be. … [Read more...]
Berry Blast Nimbu Pani
June 2, 2011 By 46 Comments
Translation: Lemon Water. Pronunciation: Nim-boo Paw-nee. Verdict: Poppy and Refreshing. … [Read more...]
Dubliner Fondue & Chocolate Guinness Floats (GIVEAWAY)
March 16, 2011 By 111 Comments
Who says Saint Patty's Day means Corned Beef and Green Beer? Sometimes the most FUN holiday dishes aren't the most traditional. … [Read more...]
1 Pumpkin, 3 Milkshakes
October 7, 2010 By 59 Comments
October brings a whirl-wind of crisp cool air, leaves, and HALLOWEEN... Growing up, my family never really made a big deal over Halloween. Some years we trick-or-treated, some years not. So you can imagine what a shock it was to buy a house in a neighborhood with Halloween FEVER! Yes, we live in one of THOSE neighborhoods...every town has one. A SPOOKTACULAR neighborhood where houses are decked out in ghoulish garb, children and adult alike are adorned in ghastily get-ups, and candy flows like milk and honey one night a year! ~Halloween 2009~ It just so happens that we … [Read more...]
Village Chai and Yakhni Pulao
September 2, 2010 By 38 Comments
International Signs of Friendship~Village Chai and Yakhni Pulao Often when a friend wants to show you that you are important to them, they give you a signal. In the states that might include a card, a small personal gift, or helping you in some way. In different countries the signs of true friendship often take different forms. It's been 13 years since my last trip to India, but certain friends are still very close to my heart. Friends, that despite differences in culture, language, beliefs and age, were generous with their time and thoughts. I'm always amazed at how simple it is to find … [Read more...]
