Drinks

Nepali Lassi

I realize that this drink isn’t going to necessarily appeal to all of you out there.  Most of the lassi I’ve had in the...

Cucumber, Lime and Mint Cooler Recipe

Here’s another recipe inspired by Heidi Swanson to kick off the last week of Cleanse Month.  The cucumber cooler recipe in her new cookbook,...

Watermelon Tequila Mojito

I know it’s not even August yet, but I feel like summer is passing me by and I haven't had a watermelon tequila mojito. ...

Mexican Mojito

When you think of tequila, do you think of wild college parties, body shots, and Tijuana?  Me too.*  And I’ve never really thought of...

Jamaican Carrot-Ginger-Lime Juice

I’ve bought those half gallon jugs of Odwalla carrot juice several times but never managed to actually finish one.  I wish somebody had told...

Chicha Morada- Peruvian Purple Corn Drink

Had I seen these gorgeous purple corn husks outside of a Latin American grocery, I would have guessed that they were purely ornamental, much...

Best Mahana Cocktail

You guys may have noticed that Thursday’s post went up late and Friday’s post was non-existent.  This Mahana cocktail was supposed to be Friday’s...

Peach Ginger Smoothie

Coffee or peach ginger smoothie? I’m very lucky that I don’t get major withdrawals when I stop coffee and caffeine cold turkey. I always...

Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte

So it might be a stretch to call this matcha green tea latte a Korean beverage but several Korean cookbooks for Western audiences included...

Detox Tea with Burdock Root

Sorry for the radio silence guys. I unexpectedly took a couple weeks off from blogging to relax and enjoy the holidays.  I read a...