Vegan coquito is here to save the holiday! The yummy blend of coconut, milk and spices has been remixed and tastes as good as ever. I grew up in the Bronx surrounded by masters of the mix. When I tell you, the race to win the crown for the best coquito was a serious one. Pronounced, Koh-Kee-Toh, vegan … Read More
Prosecco is always welcome at our house. It’s the official sparkling wine of Italy and we enjoy it year round. When it comes to the holiday season, I like to create new looks and flavors for our guests. I went to a party and they served a glass of sparkling wine with cranberries and cranberry juice. It was … Read More
Creamy lemonade was all the rage on Tik Tok in summer 2021. It is still on the list of summer must haves in 2022. The recipe is really easy. I made some creamy lemonade and added it to ice cube trays and even popsicle molds. I’m all about getting the most bang for my buck! Keep Cool With … Read More
Juneteenth in my home means food, family and friends. This year, the United States, will recognize the holiday as a national event. Juneteenth falls on Sunday, June 19th. The official holiday is on Monday, June 20th and for most is a day off from school and work. About Juneteenth Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation was effective on January 1, … Read More
Forgive me for being so late. I had no idea that there was a non-dairy nog on the market. Am I the only one? I went through the holiday season and totally missed this plant-based Oat Nog. Eggnog is almost always associated with the holiday season but people who love it drink it all year long. Eggnog has … Read More
Mocktail beverages and January seem to go hand in hands these days. It wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard the term Dry January. It sounds depressing right? I am not ever interested in detoxing the fun out of life. If I’m going to skip cocktails for a month, it has to be fun. Mocktails for a Dry … Read More
Who knew that anyone would become addicted to pumpkin spice lattes? For years, a latte was classic. Just a cup of espresso and steamed milk. A classic. But then pumpkin season came along and changed everything. Well that’s not really true. The folks at Starbucks came along and changed the game. The legend is that the team was … Read More
When I want to learn how to make anything, I start out by asking friends and then searching the Internet. The Paloma recipe is an easy one. The truth is, a recipe is just a beginning. It is up to each of us to add our own genius. While it’s true that you shouldn’t skip out on actually … Read More