Recipes

Tilapia Tacos with Cucumber Cilantro Sauce

Tilapia Tacos with Cucumber Cilantro Sauce

If you haven’t noticed yet, to say that I’m a fan of cilantro is an understatement. I made a Thai dish a few weeks ago, and made fresh spring rolls on Friday – both were

Doubleshot Iced Irish Coffee

Doubleshot Iced Irish Coffee

Aside from seasonal drinks like wassail or mulled wine, I don’t tend to be a fan of warm cocktails or punches. Every once in awhile I’ll have an Irish coffee, but I typically

Kumquat Margaritas, Cinco de Mayo, and The Battle of Puebla

Kumquat Margaritas, Cinco de Mayo, and The Battle of Puebla

It seems that Americans tend to be either ignorant of the reason for certain holidays or decide to turn them into a reason to drink, and Cinco de Mayo is no exception.

Bourbon Mint Julep for the Kentucky Derby

Bourbon Mint Julep for the Kentucky Derby

“They are, in fact, like the American ladies, irresistible.” – Frederick Marryat, on mint juleps Once a year a free pass is given to non-Southerners which allows them to wear big hats and to sip minty-sweet bourbon drinks with abandon. This event is the Kentucky…