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Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings
Jan26

Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings

Don’t worry…I’m going to explain why you should Never Throw Out Your Fruit Peelings! At worst, they are added to my compost. At best, they are added to a batch of wine mash, I make a variety of tepache – typically, made with pineapple peels, but you can use other fruit peelings to make a version of tepache – or I make a fruit vinegar. I make small batches of these delights over the year. Never Throw Out...

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Podcast: Super Bowl Tailgating Treats with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’
Feb02

Podcast: Super Bowl Tailgating Treats with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’

Super Bowl Tailgating Treats with Kimberly on ‘Tim Denis in the Morning’: Video: Super Bowl Tailgating Treats with Kimberly on 'Tim Denis in the Morning' Playlist: Tailgating Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Appetizers, Snacks & Hors d'Oeuvres Playlist: Beer Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Alcohol & Cocktail Recipes + Reviews Playlist: Desserts & Sweets Recipes + Reviews How to Cook Down-South Smothered...

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How to Make Tulip Water + Video
May31

How to Make Tulip Water + Video

Never tried Tulip Water before? Many of the flowers you grow are edible, and are not only fabulous raw, but used in recipes that are cooked too. Tulips are one of those flowers – some people even eat the bulbs. I’m not sure, however, if all tulip bulbs are edible. Just be sure to do your research, before eating any plant, flower or seeds, to be sure they are indeed edible. Some things are indeed poisonous & can make...

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How to Make Rice Horchata + Video
Apr14

How to Make Rice Horchata + Video

Never had Rice Horchata? You need to… This is a traditionally Spanish beverage, typically made out of tiger nuts or rice. Divinely creamy with notes of cinnamon & vanilla, perfect with our without ice. You can find this beverage in many areas of Latin or Hispanic origins, like South America, Mexico, even Southern Texas & California. Kids & adults love this smoothie-style drink, and it would be perfect to serve for...

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Blood Orange English Ale Shandies + Video
Mar08

Blood Orange English Ale Shandies + Video

Brighten up your beer – make some Blood Orange English Ale Shandies! Add some citrusy tang with blood orange juice & zest to your ale & you have a cocktail worthy of any occasion. Whether you’re tailgating, it’s New Year’s, a birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, Father’s Day or a summer BBQ, this combination is sure to please everyone of age! Even the ladies will love this pairing of flavors, making...

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Web Chef Review: Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale
Mar07

Web Chef Review: Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale

Great Lakes Brewery Pompous Ass English Ale is sure to surprise & delight! This craft beer has the perfect name, albeit quirky & humorous, but it’s pompous in the most lovely way. Not only is it everything you would want a beer to be – yeasty & hoppy with some bitterness – it’s also smooth, and has a slightly perfumey aroma & flavor. I’m not sure what the splendid after-taste is – a...

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Clementine Blue Velvet Bubbly Cocktails + Video
Mar06

Clementine Blue Velvet Bubbly Cocktails + Video

Clementine Blue Velvet Bubbly Cocktails aren’t just beautiful to look at, they’re delicious as well! Made with Blue Curaçao & Sparkling Wine, and jazzed up with the zest of clementine oranges, these cocktails are sure to please the senses. Try these out for a signature bevvy on a birthday, anniversary, bridal shower, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Christmas – really any...

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Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté + Video
Mar02

Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté + Video

Surprise everyone with Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté for dessert! Translated from French, it means “coffee jelly with whipped cream” – and this treat is decidedly splendid. Perfect for after a special dinner, like Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, Mother’s Day, a Birthday or Anniversary – even great with a fancy Breakfast-in-Bed, Café de Gelée avec Crème Fouetté is sure to please. Create this...

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Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables + Video
Feb17

Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables + Video

If you’re looking for a flavorful, quick & impressive meal, Blackened Bourbon Braised Pork Tenderloin & Vegetables should be on the menu! Perfect for Mardi Gras, tailgating, entertaining guests, or just a weeknight meal, the combination of blackened spices is sure to please! Choose the celebratory colors of Fat Tuesday – gold, green & purple – or pick your favorite veggies to accompany this pork...

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Golden Apple Cinnamon Bubbly Cocktail + Video
Feb14

Golden Apple Cinnamon Bubbly Cocktail + Video

If you’re looking for something divine to celebrate with, try making a Golden Apple Cinnamon Bubbly Cocktail! Perfect for cold weather holidays, such as Christmas, New Year’s & Valentine’s Day, this cocktail will warm your heart & tantalize your senses. As flecks of gold tumble through the bubbly champagne or sparkling wine, the cinnamon dazzles your taste buds. Golden Apple Cinnamon Bubbly Cocktail: In this...

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How to Make a Chocolate Lover’s Bubbly Cocktail + Video
Feb13

How to Make a Chocolate Lover’s Bubbly Cocktail + Video

Celebrate your special occasion with a Chocolate Lover’s Bubbly Cocktail! New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Easter, an Anniversary or Date Night are all good excuses to indulge in these decadent & divine cocktails. Chocolate Lover’s Bubbly Cocktail: In this recipe, I used Kahlúa, a classic mocha chocolate liqueur. This beverage gives a richness, decadent with coffee & chocolate flavors. Kahlua.com Bodacious...

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How to Cook Escargots in Brandy Cream Sauce + Video
Feb13

How to Cook Escargots in Brandy Cream Sauce + Video

If you’re celebrating something special, Escargots in Brandy Cream Sauce is ready to impress! Whether it’s New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, a Birthday celebration or an Anniversary, this hors d’oeuvres course is the perfect choice. It’s elegantly presented in shell pasta, and rich & decadent in nature. Anyone who loves escargots, will go wild for this appetizer! Escargots in Brandy Cream Sauce: In...

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How to Make Limoncello Bubbly Cocktails + Video
Feb11

How to Make Limoncello Bubbly Cocktails + Video

Make this holiday season complete with Limoncello Bubbly Cocktails! Perfect for New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, a Birthday or Mother’s Day, these tangy, sweet cocktails are the icing of your feast… If you’re enjoying something decadent & buttery, like seafood for New Year’s or Valentine’s Day, the citrus is a perfect accompaniment. You will cleanse your palette with these cocktails, when...

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