Cantaritos Cocktail

Cinco de Mayo is next week and that means it’s time to make sure you have everything you need to celebrate. Sure, you’ve got avocados, plenty of lemons and limes, ground beef, shredded cheese and tortillas. But do you have what you need to make the perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail? I’m not talking about… Continue reading Cantaritos Cocktail

2021 Gift Guide for the Foodies in your Life

Now that we’re past Thanksgiving, it’s time to start thinking about the holidays and all the gifting. Between Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday and the fact that Hanukkah started last night, there’s no time to waste. It’s time to get your lists in order and buy, buy, buy!  So, let’s dive… Continue reading 2021 Gift Guide for the Foodies in your Life

Hibiscus Sangria

Since Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo I wanted to post a classic cocktail that would be perfect for the Mexican holiday. No, it’s not the margarita. Don’t get me wrong, blended or on the rocks, the margarita is the first cocktail I think of when May 5th rolls around. But it’s not the only option.… Continue reading Hibiscus Sangria

Tequila-Marinated Chicken for Cinco de Mayo

It’s that time of year again: when every Mexican restaurant and bar you can think of will be full of people drinking margaritas and eating tacos to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. But since I’m not a big fan of crowds, I prefer to celebrate these types of holidays at home. And since Cinco de Mayo… Continue reading Tequila-Marinated Chicken for Cinco de Mayo

Clase Azul, A Tequila Sunrise and Pimiento Azul

It’s summer time. Here in sunny southern California where there really aren’t any seasons, the only thing summer months means is that delicious, brightly colored fruits are finally available at the farmer’s market and our days are longer. But that’s no reason to get upset, because those longer days mean more beach time and more… Continue reading Clase Azul, A Tequila Sunrise and Pimiento Azul

Margarita Cocktail – 2 ways

For the past couple months every time I go to the farmer’s market, there are at least half a dozen vendors selling every kind of citrus known to man. I’ve seen pomelos, grapefruits, tangerines, navel oranges, blood oranges, lemons, limes, Meyer lemons, you name it. I’ve always loved the citrus fruits, but I tend to… Continue reading Margarita Cocktail – 2 ways