It didn't quite merit a call-out on my summer to-do list, but this season I'm committed to making more cocktails at home. At the top of my list is one of my favorite refreshing concoctions—the mint julep. Traditionally served in a stainless steel cup over a mound of crushed ice, ...read more
There’s really nothing more gorgeous than a glass of sangria. It’s an easy recipe to make and you can alter it as needed. I mix up different kinds of fruit depending on what looks best at the farmers market. Strawberries are always a good idea, and any other kinds of berries work ...read more
When I was young, it was tradition after soccer games for our team to grab slushees together in the summer. And while I still appreciate the sugary versions found in convenience stores, I knew they'd be even better made at home into boozy granitas. I did my take on a cranberry ...read more
As if I needed an excuse to enjoy a good cocktail, the start of the Winter Olympics this Friday inspired me to mix up a few celebratory drinks.Sochi Sugared ChampagneIngredients10 tbs caster sugar5 sugar cubes1 lemon1 bottle ChampagneGel food coloring (blue, yellow, black, ...read more
Over the holidays, Geoffrey and I did a bit of shopping in San Francisco one day followed by a walk in one of my favorite areas (Hayes Valley). It was around four in the afternoon and I was hungry, but not ready for a full-on meal. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about an early bird ...read more
Vodka and soda. Though this notorious drink used to be my standard every time I hit the bars, I've officially converted to gin. Not just any gin, but two very special variations that, in retrospect, make vodka taste like rubbing alcohol. Hendrick's Gin is small batch gin ...read more