Happy Valentine's Day to my lovely readers! I am pretty sure everyone who reads this blog of mine would agree that we don't need a special day to show our love, that love is something that should be freely given all year long. And I would bet that many of you share that love through food and cooking. That is the premise behind my book, Love in Every Bite: The Secret to Cooking Healthy Recipes ...
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie with Goat’s Milk Caramel and Icelandic Skyr
Who doesn’t love a pumpkin pie smoothie this time of year? As my internal seasonal food calendar informs me, it is entirely appropriate to continue enjoying pumpkin spice everything through Thanksgiving. So go one and give into that craving! What makes this smoothie special is that I have used Icelandic Skyr and Cajeta, goat’s milk caramel to give it a slightly unique flavor; not too sweet and ...
Devotional Tea Blends: Cernunnos
DISCLAIMER: I am not a health care provider, trained herbalist, nor homeopath. I am just a person who has used and researched these integrated therapies for close to 20 years and I use them on myself and my family and have had excellent results. Please read the safety precautions of each herb before ingesting, or consult a health care provider. This summer, while my herb garden was in full ...
Cinnamon and Vanilla Infused Coffee Ice Cubes
Are you tired of diluted iced coffee, or want to give your iced coffee a healthy and natural flavor boost? Here is your answer! Cinnamon and Vanilla Infused Coffee Ice Cubes! I am still on a coffee theme this week. If you missed last week’s post on affogato (ice cream “drowned” in espresso), please check it out! Remember how coffee ice cubes became all the rage on the Internet a few years ...
Witch’s Brew: You Just Gotta Affogato!
Just say it with me “Af-fo-ga-toe” …this is the word you want to see on every coffee menu and it is so easy to make at home. During these dog days of summer if you are getting sick and tired of the same old iced coffee drinks, affogato is the cure you are looking for! Affogato means “drowned” in Italian and I can think of nothing better on a hot and humid day like today than drowning cool, ...
Tasty (and Nutritious) Tea Water
About a year ago, I got into the habit of drinking a gallon of water a day. Drinking a gallon of water a day has become a major part of my health and beauty routines. It aids in differentiating between hunger and thirst and makes skin look young and radiant! The water is an important aspect, but it is what I add to my water that makes the difference! It all started after a big family trip to ...
Witch’s Brew: Toasted Marshmallow Paired with Whisky
Yes, you read that right, I found a wonderful combination perfect for any barbecues or bonfires you might be attending this weekend. This is the perfect treat for the grownups to enjoy after the sun has gone down and you are having a moment to relax. I love gin drinks in the summer, but at heart I am a whisky girl all the way. I have been drinking and learning about single malt scotch ever ...
Witch’s Brew: Summer Solstice Sunset Cocktail
Do you all like my new Witch's Brew logo? Thanks to my awesome husband Roberto for making it. This series feels so official now! I created this cocktail on the afternoon of the summer solstice and we enjoyed these drinks as a way to toast the beginning of summer as well as the two fathers in our house on Father’s Day (which fell on the same day this year), my husband and my father in law, the ...
Witch’s Brew: Chamomile Coconut Cooler
This is the first edition of what will hopefully become a new blog series: Witch’s Brew! This series will feature craft cocktails, wine, cider and other spirits of note. My intention is to make this a weekly series, but I may need to re-evaluate as time goes on and to gauge interest. So please let me know you love this series and these posts by commenting on the posts, “liking” links on ...
The Best Espresso Drinks…Why I love Nespresso, Let me count the ways…
Disclaimer: This post is NOT SPONSORED by Nespresso. These are my own personal thoughts and evaluation of their products. I believe my readers should be introduced to wonderful products whether or not I am paid for it. If I love a product, I will share it with you, if I don’t I won’t. It’s that simple. My very favorite kitchen appliance these days is my DeLonghi Nespresso Lattissima Plus ...
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