Drinks

Spiced Citrus Loquat Tea

Spiced Citrus Loquat Tea

Try this unique recipe of spiced citrus loquat tea and see how the mulling properties of anise and cinnamon sticks pairs well with the earthy flavors of loquat leaves. And the combination of citrus juice and honey creates a balance of sweetness to sourness, which (more).

Oat Cream Coffee with a Vanilla Twist

Oat Cream Coffee with a Vanilla Twist

There is nothing like a cup of coffee to jumpstart your day.  Needless to say, I’ve had plenty of time to hone this recipe, and as luck had it, I stumbled across two secrets: turbinado sugar and a 3:1 ratio of oat milk to creamer. (more).

Naturally Sweet Banana Smoothies, Honduran Licuados de Minimo

Naturally Sweet Banana Smoothies, Honduran Licuados de Minimo

I was first introduced to this luscious banana smoothie while in the Peace Corps in Honduras. Ever since, it’s been a longtime favorite and is easy to make, taking only 3 minutes to prep and using only 3 ingredients. Plus, it’s naturally sweet, consisting solely (more).

Classic Fresh Lime Margaritas

Classic Fresh Lime Margaritas

Sometimes I feel that I have the best hobby in the world. What can beat taste tasting margaritas until I hone the perfect combination of sweet limeade, sour lime juice, and briny sea salt? This recipe took various iterations to perfect, but my family was (more).

Holiday Spiked Apple Cider

Holiday Spiked Apple Cider

This robust, aromatic cider has long been a staple in my family’s holiday festivities. It combines the base of Trader Joe’s Spiced Cider with a bag of peppery and smoky mulling spices. Spiked with your favorite rum, this seasonal drink will complement the joyful holidays! (more).

Honduran Morning Coffee

Honduran Morning Coffee

Here, the traditional cup of Joe is given a twist, with the unexpected complement of allspice and sugar to coffee. This is the customary way coffee was served when I was a Peace Corp Volunteer two decades ago in the coffee-producing sector of West Honduras. (more).