I love a good ritual. With change being the only constant in life, rituals allow me to cling onto something special, something I can reliably look forward to even on my worst days. My Saturday morning ritual? I wake up at 5:30 AM to go to the Dane County Farmer’s Market, which is actually America’s … Continue Reading
Don’t the smell and taste of fresh herbs make a refreshing cocktail even more invigorating? As if that weren’t already an excuse to feature them in your drinks, it’s the Kentucky Derby weekend! Time to break out the crazy hats and mint juleps! I experimented with Thai basil and added some lemongrass syrup for my … Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether or not you’ve got a honey, an amazing group of friends or some me time on your hands, tonight should be special. Start your evening off with a refreshing pink cocktail to celebrate the holiday. Grapefruit and lavender infused sake make this drink as sweet as cupid’s arrow. Sigh, I’m in … Continue Reading
Although my first experience with wasabi was far from pleasant (a “friend” told me it was green tea ice cream), I have come to adore it and add it to my recipes whenever I can. Not only does this sauce use fresh ingredients and is easy to make, but it also can be used as … Continue Reading
