The world does not need another Golden Milk recipe. Or does it? Over a year ago, my mom and I sat in the backseat of a friend’s car shuttling around Mexico City or attempting to, moving at a speed less than a crawl. Her friend passed back a capsule filled with a mustard colored spice–cúrcuma, known… Continue reading Ginger Golden Milk
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Ginger Lemon Limeade
I never knew an Oakland summer might transport me back to Texas. And yet, last summer if the house already pulsated with warmth as we woke up, we knew the day would unfold, sticky and sweltering. I contemplated visiting a mall or seeing a movie just for the coolness of the commercial space or darkness… Continue reading Ginger Lemon Limeade
Cranberry Lassi
There’s a pretty good chance this season has been one of indulgence for most of us. And why not? A lot of people let Christmas stand alone as a cordoned off season to bake a few dozen cookies, and keep tasting as they bake. This might have happened in the baking of 8 dozen of… Continue reading Cranberry Lassi
Olallieberry Shrub
When you find something so good it makes your heart beat faster, makes your foot press down more firmly on the gas, it’s meant to be shared. Love is like that. Back in graduate school, every so often, I would be woken up by a squeal of elation coming from down the corridor as quiet… Continue reading Olallieberry Shrub
Concord Grape Sparklers
Concord grapes remind me of nature’s gummy candy. Last weekend, we invited friends over for our second art salon and I mixed together these sparklers with concord grape puree. Their sweet and tart flavor pairs well with elderflower simple syrup, sparkling water and a cup of pinot noir but it was missing something. Kyle showed… Continue reading Concord Grape Sparklers
Bangkok Lychee Cocktail
[print_this] Bangkok Lychee Cocktail This drink is totally inspired by one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago, VTK. I had a similar cocktail there about a month ago and have been wanting to drink something similar in SF, but to no avail. The closest thing I could find was Poleng’s “Poleng Me” cocktail- a great… Continue reading Bangkok Lychee Cocktail