Aperitifs seem to be pretty popular here, and almost every time I have gone out to eat, we socialize and drink from the cocktail menu before ever thinking about ordering food. It’s a type of restauranting that is very different from what I am accustomed [...]
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The nights are starting to be a wee bit chilly now that we are heading full force into Autumn here in New England. ’Tis the time for oversized woolen sweaters, cinnamon sticks, and cuddling up with a good book warmed by the radiating heat of the wood stove. [...] This drink was also featured on Giada’s show, just like the Nonna Luna’s Rice that I just made, and is as pretty to look at as it is to drink! Well, sort of. Giada used blueberries instead of raspberries. But it is the height of raspberry season right now, [...] If I am not making a latte, I am often making beautifully aromatic coffee with my French press. I love using a French press – no counter-space required, no fancy machinery, just some hot water. The average one will run you $20-$30, that’s it. And in my opinion, using a French press correctly will result in a [...] Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb that I purchased last week at the farmer’s market – it’s a member of the mint family, but when you crush the leaves it releases this fresh lemony scent it’s great. Lemon balm is a plant native to the Mediterranean region, and has been used in cultures dating back [...] Actually, the word chai is kinda redundant, since in Hindi, chai = tea. However, in America, chai has become synonymous with a specific set of flavors mixed together in a somewhat sweet milk based tea. And while I LOVE Starbuck’s tea lattes (especially the London Fog one, before which I never thought I’d ever [...] So one of my favorite restuarant/cafes in town makes this awesome ginger ale from scratch. It’s fantastic. I made my attempt of my own version - Here is how: I boiled about 2cups of water with some sliced ginger (guess 1/4 cup?), some agave syrup, and some green tea and white tea bags, after boiling, I let it [...] I made my first homemade latte today ! It came out alright, I dont think I packed enough espresso in, I also think I put too much water in, and skim milk is definitely NOT awesome in a latte….but I have confidence it will improve in the next few tries! I don’t own an espresso machine, I [...] |
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