To many in the US, Labor Day weekend usually marks the end of Summer, but that’s no reason to stop enjoying outdoor grilling, burgers and icy cocktails! For me, Summer ends when it stops being hot out so when you’re out there sweating over a grill or just sweating from eating spicy foods cool off […]
Cocktails
{Recipe} Ice Cold Remedy For A Heat Wave
I had my first swizzle cocktail in New Orleans: crushed ice, muddled fruit, rum, seltzer and not sure what else but it was perfectly refreshing. Well it wasn’t my first, I’ve had rum cocktails with crushed ice before but just never called it a swizzle. It’s like having a snow cone, only more grown up, […]
A Spicy Culinary Experience in NYC
I took the World of Chiles class at the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC a couple of months ago and still thinking about the wonderful food we made. It’s a great way to learn how to make all those spicy recipes you drool over but never imagine making yourself. It’s also much easier when […]
A Refreshing Blood Orange Cocktail
It’s cold outside but warm indoors and sometimes you just want to kick back, have a refreshing cocktail and just dream of summer. It’s also a great time to take advantage of seasonal citruses like blood oranges and spruce up a classic margarita cocktail. This sweet and tart fruit gives the margarita that extra tang […]
Spicy Hot Cherry Chocolate Martini for your Valentine
Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you are all having a super spicy hot day today and if not don’t sweat it, you will be after this spicy martini. It’s sweet, spicy and chocolatey with a touch of cherry. Perfect if you’re making it a girls night in or if you’re with your loved one. Spicy Hot […]
Last Minute Gift Idea: Hibiscus and Ginger Simple Syrup
Attending a dinner party and forgot to get your cocktail loving host/hostess a gift? Instead of rushing to the wine shop and getting the usual, impress them with something homemade! This hibiscus and ginger simple syrup will add a nice personal touch and will only take minutes to make! All you need is a pretty […]