Michigan recently became Number 2 in apple production in the United States – we have the right climate. Doughnuts are delicious pastries and an American icon right along with apple pie, pecan pie or New York cheesecake, as examples. They are very popular and diverse too with many variations such as apple cider. We all … Continue reading
I never heard of this “dessert” until a nephew mentioned it while we were eating at a local Indian restaurant. He didn’t order one but it made me curious. Lassi is a simple yogurt-based beverage/dessert consisting of yogurt (Indian yogurt but Greek yogurt will do – just add less liquid), water or milk and typically … Continue reading
I wanted to make this before the weather turns cool. In Michigan the temps go back and forth from 60s to 70s to 80s as we transition into Fall. I am a big fan of hibiscus flavored beverages and this one from Millie Peartree via New York Times Cooking sounded so good. This recipe serves … Continue reading
Margaritas are not my beverage of choice but add some fresh strawberries and I am interested. I didn’t expect to find this recipe in a Tex-Mexican cookbook but because the tequila is 100% agave azul, handcrafted, small batch in Jalisco, Mexico it can certainly be referred to as a Mexican beverage. I also used key … Continue reading
I am not into specialty cocktails but I had a younger sister who was, occasionally. Let’s say she loved a bloody mary and then surprisingly a chocolate martini. She had one at a restaurant and raved about it. As she is no longer with us I thought I would make one (or two) in her … Continue reading
I have made this tea every week since I first created this post (four times) Thought I should share with you while the strawberries are so juicy and tasty. With or without a basil sprig this tea is very refreshing and just quenches your thirst – perfect for hot summer days and it’s so pretty … Continue reading
Fall may be less than a month away but there is always time for one more summer cocktail. One of my favorite ways to entertain is to have a brunch usually in the 11:00 to 2:00 range. It didn’t matter if it was a weekend baby shower, birthday celebration or a get together wtih friends, … Continue reading
When I like to relax I often will pick up one of my many cookbooks that I haven’t read in awhile. Some people read novels – I read cookbooks. Latin American Street Food: The Best Flavors of Markets, Beaches, and Roadside Stands from Mexico to Argentina by Sandra A. Gutierrez is one I just read … Continue reading
Today is Cinco de Mayo. I don’t celebrate this holiday as many do but it turns out my recent recipes have been of Mexican origin. Actually, thanks to my sister who said I have not posted many Mexican or Tex-Mex recipes. My last post I made Mexican Barbacoa that cooked in my slow cooker for … Continue reading
Oh no – not another apple cider recipe – I promise this is the last one. I had enough apple cider left to make a cocktail instead of just drinking it plain. I live in apple country – Michigan is a big apple producer. A typical year yields 25 million bushel harvest. A light frost … Continue reading