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Pimm’s

Ah, springtime. Pimm’s is officially back in my cup until labor day. What is Pimm’s? Pimm’s is a 25% AVB cordial from England. It’s gin-based, fortified with spices and vermouth. The official Pimm’s website describes it as “a gin based spirit with a fruity flavour, made from a secret recipe infusing gin with a delicateContinue reading “Pimm’s”

Cara Cara Orange Rosemary Shrub

Add some brightness to your next cocktail or soda with this sweet and tangy cara cara rosemary shrub! This cocktail came up to me in the boring month of January while everyone was worried about New Year’s resolutions and staying out of the bar. We accidentally picked up a bag of Cara Caras instead ofContinue reading “Cara Cara Orange Rosemary Shrub”

Snake Plant Care

Snake plants are easy to care for if you know stick to these guidelines! Few plants have as many different names as the Snake Plant. Across Europe, it’s called “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue” and “Saint Georges Sword”. In Japan they call it “Tiger’s Tail”, and it goes by “Cow’s Tongue” in Puerto Rico. Addressing this plant byContinue reading “Snake Plant Care”

How to make Coquito

Coquito is my favorite holiday drink, even though I didn’t grow up with it. Growing up in the Midwest USA, my family drank eggnog during the winter holidays. We cooked it over the stove with egg yolks, and spiked it with whiskey when served. As I grew up and became interested in flavors and traditionsContinue reading “How to make Coquito”

Mulled Whiskey Sour

Get cozy with this mulled wine whiskey sour made with homemade mulled wine syrup. The main ingredient (beside the whiskey, of course) in a Mulled Whiskey Sour is the Mulled Wine Syrup- so let’s start there. How to Make Mulled Wine Syrup To make this Mulled Wine Syrup, you can use any red wine youContinue reading “Mulled Whiskey Sour”

Leuchtturm1917 Product Review

I’ve kept a personal notebook since I was a kid. Back then, I called it my Dear Diary. Now, it’s my journal, and I use it to balance my checkbook, doodling, and everything in between. I keep one journal for every calendar year. My journal goes everywhere with me – I use it to brainstormContinue reading “Leuchtturm1917 Product Review”

How to use Coconut Coir to Start Seeds

If you’ve ever had a seed starter kit or explored the idea of mixing your own seed starting soil, chances are you’ve come across coconut coir. Some people like it, some people don’t. Before I could make my own opinion on the unusual dirt discs that came in the mail with some seeds, I askedContinue reading “How to use Coconut Coir to Start Seeds”

How to make Green Cardamom Syrup

Green cardamom is an amazing spice, and here’s how to use it in mixology. While exploring interesting ingredients for original cocktails, I experimented extensively with green cardamom. I tried to infuse gin with it; I tried adding it to shrubs; I tried to use cardamom tea as a replacement for Pimm’s; the list goes on.Continue reading “How to make Green Cardamom Syrup”