Let’s flashback about eight or nine years ago to a family reunion. We were all sitting around the bonfire when my aunt Judy asks if anyone wants to try out a batch of her homemade apple pie moonshine. And I, having recently turned 21, was more than happy to oblige with this offer. […]
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Have you ever grown your own mint before? If so then you are probably aware that it can grow like crazy. It’s not uncommon for that small mint plant in the corner of your garden to grow and take up a 10 x 10 space in only a couple of years. And the mint
I was first introduced to limonada de coco on a recent trip I made to Colombia. It’s one of those things that after you’ve tried it you immediately ask yourself “Why isn’t this more popular?”. Honestly, it is one of the most refreshing drinks you will ever have. The day in reference was
I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but I’m so glad that it’s starting to warm up here in Colorado. At last, we can open up our windows to let the fresh air in. The all too familiar sweatpants are being swapped out with shorts and flip flops. And most importantly it’s
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A lot of people have fond childhood memories associated with certain holidays. For some, it’s the memory of trick or treating on Halloween, while for others it opening presents on Christmas or Chanuka. And don’t get me wrong, I have great memories of both. But for me, I’ll never forget the memory of getting
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Last week we made one of my favorite French dishes, Chicken Normandy. Which if you haven’t already seen, then I highly suggest you check it out as it is a perfect dish for the fall season. Anyways for that particular recipe, we required 2 cups of apple cider. However, this created a problem because
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About 5 minutes walk from where I live there exists a restaurant called Cuba Cuba Sandwicheria. As the name suggests it is a Cuban restaurant, and I will often find myself there at least once a week between the hours of 3 and 6 o’clock. Why you might ask? Well, I’d be lying if
Like most Americans, the concept of the shandy is still very new, and if I’m being honest, foreign. You see the drink itself originated in Europe, and for some odd reason never really caught on here in the states. You have the “radler” in Germany, the “panaché” in France, while the term shandy itself
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Well, folks, it’s time yet again for all of us to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. A holiday in which many Americans take the time to reflect upon the geopolitical importance of the Mexican armies defeat of the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. Ahh, who am I kidding? Most folks don’t care
Well, well, well if it isn’t our old friend the classic Irish coffee. And yes folks when I say classic Irish coffee, I mean CLASSIC. There’s not going to be any baileys used today. Nor will you see any large poofy mounds of whipped cream covered in chocolate shavings. No folks, today we
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