Tag: healthy cocktails

Today marks the day that I changed my mind about automatic citrus juicers being unromantic and cluttery. In case any of you are keeping tabs. Pretty much a minimalist in the kitchen (a vitamix instead of the typical trio of so-so blender + huge food processor + countertop juicer), I won’t buy or keep any […]

Just for the shrub of it. Shrubbing around. Shub time. I’ve been doing all of it lately. And here’s why you should be too. In case you’ve never heard of  this “shrub” stuff- let me let you in on a amazing secret for the most refreshing (and yes, even healthier) summer time drinks. Shrub is […]

  If you see a Meyer lemon at the store this week, do yourself this favor. Grab it. Put that bad boy into your little cart. Take it home and make a working girl cocktail (meyer lemon juiced + sparkling water). A spring of sage or basil if you’re feeling a little fancy pantsy. Power […]

Not at all sexy. But definately real (life) right now. This week has already been a crazy ride and it’s only Tuesday. I have nothing in my fridge, and no time for the store today. And, I’m hungry. So, this is lunch: canned garbanzo beans (rinsed) and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, olive oil, sea salt […]

  Today. Just a quick little HOW TO on my most favorite thing in my fridge this week, this Ginger Honey Infused Syrup. And why you should make it too. Because it’s summer and it’s hot. And water is great, but can get a bit boring. Sometimes, a girl needs a little something more… well. […]

Selling like hot cakes! Get your tickets here! This Saturday. 11am. Seattle. You. Me. Food. Chocolate. Hot Cakes. I mean, what else could you possibly want? So, join me, for the 1st time ever.   This Saturday 4/26, I’m taking over the amazing line-always-out-the-door Seattle based molten cakery shop for the afternoon, talking real food […]

Impromptu Sunday night dinners = impromptu Sunday night cocktails. And why be too classic and rigid about it? Summer just isn’t the time to be anything close to that. But that doesn’t mean you have be licking a sugar stick {and then nursing a next-day hangover because of it} just to enjoy a refreshing summertime […]

Click the video to watch exactly how to make all three of these awesome + easy recipes. Because drinks that glow in the dark are scary. As are the automatic hangovers that come from the processed chemicals + sugars in a typical one. Good thing these just taste better + look better too. 3 flavors, […]

To Snack: Honey-Sesame Garbanzo Beans A twist on the classic favorite of homemade honey-sesame roasted cashews, these little babes are a perfect little accompaniment to a healthier cocktail hour {holiday season or not}. Serve in small bowls with spoons, or colored mini cupcake wrappers for a more festive and fun presentation. recipe adapted from Whole […]

Some people travel and bring home cool trinkets, art, books or clothes. That’s really nice. And normal. Me, on the other hand. I bring home way too many pictures of what and where I ate. And drank. And the streets that I walked to get there. The classic and ultimate move of a food-dork. I’m […]