Let's make a cocktail using fresh herbs! I love shaking up this basil infused cocktail using the delicious Mi Familia Flores Cristalino Reposado Tequila I got from Total Wine and More. Basil Infused Tequila Cocktail
8 fresh basil leaves, plus extra for garnish 1.5 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup 4 oz Mi…
Personally, I think there is never a bad time to drink bubbles. It’s like your perfect black dress: it goes with EVERYTHING. While champagne can get pricey, there are delicious alternatives that will have you on your way to “tasting the stars” on a budget.Prosecco:My first pick is Prosecco. Prosecco is Italian sparkling wine,…
There is a lot to get stressed out about around the holidays – Which wine to bring or to serve should NOT be one of them. Here are the simple answers to the big question, “ What wine do I serve at Thanksgiving? How do I pair with all these flavors and sides?!Here are my…
The loquat trees are growing in my part of Austin, which is rather exciting because I haven't seen them fruit in a while. The thing about loquats is that you need to pick them in that pivotal moment before they drop but after they have sweetened enough. Pick them too early, and they have a…
This summer, we are all about loving ourselves inside and out. Before recently, I would avoid kombucha despite enjoying other fermented foods. It is more of the mystery of what kombucha is that deterred me, but I am here to elucidate that. This beverage is refreshing, bubbly, and the fact that it is good for…
It really is a struggle trying to keep up on school work, have a social life, and eat healthily. Recently, one of my best friends in college introduced me to her original recipe of green power smoothies. I was stunned--it was so good. In fact, it’s also healthy and super easy to make, not to…
In this video I’m going to show you how to brew three of my favorite medicinal teas. Chamomile, Eucalyptus and Rose petal. Remember if you like these videos to please be sure to subscribe to my channel.Do you ever make your own tea blends from nature? Let me know in the video comments…
Do you know how to make the best cup of campfire coffee? Let me show you how. In this episode of Modern Pioneering I show you how to make make delicious campfire coffee while camping using this Cowboy Coffee recipe. And I even have a secret trick if your coffee is too acidic, you won't…
'Tis the season to be jolly! As the Christmas season nears, I can't stop thinking about one of my favorite holiday drinks: vin chaud, or mulled wine. Even better, a cup of delicious, warm fruit vin chaud is the very thing that would satisfy my festive mood.
Fruit Vin Chaud:Although ingredients depend on country, there…