Drinks and Cocktails

French Blonde Cocktail

I love anything grapefruit and especially when it is paired with floral flavors. Lillet Blanc in a French Aperitif wine with floral...

Chestnut Chai Smoothie

Chestnuts are a naturally sweet mild nut that lend themselves nicely to both sweet and savory dishes . I understand they are a good...

Grenadine Syrup

It's the little things that make a good cocktail great - like making your own grenadine syrup. Not your store bought version full of...

Slushy Peach Cups

These little drinks are just made for a steamy afternoon - either as a reward for a long day of yard work, or to top off a perfectly lazy...

Black Raspberry Jam

What a treat when black raspberries are in season - far to delicate to be grown (and shipped) commercially so they can only be found in...

The Beach Peach

We just got back from a relaxing vacation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Our friends own a beautiful oceanfront home in the town...