'Tis the season for coquito! If you've never had coquito before, it's a bit like eggnog. Coquito means "little coconut," and gets its flavor from coconut milk, cream of coconut, rum, and … [Read more...]
Mojito Slushies
What. Is. With. This. Rain? I feel like it's never going to stop raining in Philadelphia! It is now mid- to late May and all I want to do is enjoy some warm weather on my deck. Even if the weather … [Read more...]
Eastern Sunrise Cocktail
It's so easy to find food inspiration in Philadelphia. We have so many cool events throughout the year, and I'm lucky enough to be given the opportunity to check out a lot of them! One can't miss … [Read more...]
Mango-Rum Kefir Lassi
I think I'm pretty sure I'm late to the Kefir game here, but at least I've finally arrived! Kefir is a culture milk drink that is high in nutrients and probiotics which helps aid in digestion. A 6 … [Read more...]
Frozen Mango Daiquiri
About this time every year, I start wishing for warmer weather. And yet, this time every year, we tend to get one more winter storm to prove that it's not quite spring just yet. So, given that … [Read more...]
Fall Sangria
Summer stuck around for a while in Philadelphia; it's now October and the weather is just starting to feel like fall. I've wanted to make a fall sangria for weeks now, but wanted to wait for … [Read more...]
Grilled Shrimp on Sugarcane with Coconut Rum Glaze
I live in an apartment that has no outdoor space, so we clearly do not have access to a grill, which is causing me to only want grilled food! Luckily, I have a grill pan so I can get my fix, and I've … [Read more...]
Watermelon Mojito
A few weeks ago, I had some watermelon I couldn't finish. So I decided to blend the watermelon, drained it through a sieve, and froze it for future use. I knew I wanted to make Watermelon Mojitos and … [Read more...]
Christmas Trifle
Each year, my mom makes a beautiful trifle for Christmas. I'm pretty sure at one point, she was only making one, but as the popularity of her trifle grew, she is now up to making 6+ for different … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Rum-Spiked Grilled Pineapple with Ice Cream
When I was creating my Labor Day Round Up post, I realized one of my favorite grilling recipes was conspicuously missing. My friends and I love to soak pineapple in a rum-sugar mixture, heat it on the … [Read more...]
Review of Routin 1883 Gourmet Syrups & Cocktails
One of my favorite parts of blogging is when I'm given the opportunity to sample products and give my honest review of them. I love the chance to try something new and to incorporate it into recipes. … [Read more...]
Strawberry-Mint Mojitos
There are few things more refreshing on a hot summer day than a mojito. My CSA share came with mint this week as well, so mojitos sounded like a perfect drink for this little heat wave we are … [Read more...]
