Desserts
Roasting bananas changes them from a breakfast fruit into a silky, sophisticated dessert that pleases even the most ardent banana haters. Bananas are one of those fruits that can be transformed into an unexpected delight by simply changing they way you cook with them....
Beverages
It is common knowledge among my friends and family, that I think tequila is the perfect liquor. Tequila made from 100% blue agave contains agavins, a particular type of sugar found in tequila that actually has weight loss properties. Agavins have a less refined...
Beverages
There is nothing quite as satisfying on a chilly day than sipping on a warm cocktail. I have put a spin on the traditional Hot Toddy by making it with ginger and green tea. This boosts the health benefits and gives it a different, but equally delicious, flavor...
Beverages, Featured
Probably the last thing you think of in a cocktail is pumpkin; but done right, pumpkin makes a tasty change-up to a traditional Old Fashioned. I love using a nice smokey bourbon, like Knob Creek, to make it an even more rich and interesting drink. Pumpkin is a...
Beverages
Fresh mint is a super star in this delightful holiday cocktail. Pomegranates give it a festive pink hue, and kombucha adds a kick. Think Peppermint Martini, with all the vibrant flavor and none of the residual sugar. Long used for its medicinal properties, mint is...