Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

    Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif

    A Grapefruit Jasmine Aperitif is a light, refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for a summertime aperitif.
    The view over the Seine at sunset

    The Sleepover: A Guided Tour of Paris

    Paris is a city you can visit again and again and still be surprised, so whether it’s your first time or your tenth, here are a few suggestions to get you excited for your trip to the city of lights.
    Strawberry Habanero Margarita

    Strawberry Habanero Margarita

    The strawberry habanero margarita is a sweet-spicy take on a traditional margarita made with strawberries, habaneros, and agave nectar. This margarita recipe utilizes agave to highlight the fresh, clean flavors of the tequila.
    Margarita

    The Mysterious History of the Margarita

    When you think of tequila cocktails, one thing comes to mind – the margarita. Despite how well-known the margarita is, its history is a mysterious thing. Who invented it? Why? And most importantly, how do you make a margarita that tastes great?

    Fernet-Branca Hot Fudge

    Fernet-Branca Hot Fudge

    For this hot fudge recipe, the intense bitterness of the Fernet-Branca is mellowed by chocolate and cream but still provides enough bite to make a truly unusual and delicious hot fudge that is great over ice cream or just straight from the jar.
    Glass of Fernet Branca Neat

    Amaro 101: An Introduction to the Italian Tradition of Amari

    Amari (the plural of amaro) are an herbal liquor with a rich tradition in Italian culture. Amari are popular across Italy with a unique set of flavors that range from mild and pleasant to proceed with caution and are great on their own or as a part of a cocktail.

    A sparkling sweet rosé can actually pair very nicely with chocolate desserts

    Wine Pairings for Your Valentine’s Day Dinner

    Valentine’s Day seems like it should be an easy one for pairing food and wine. To help out, we’ve compiled a guide to help you pick out wine pairings that will enhance your Valentine’s Day dinner, not overwhelm it.

    Celery-Thyme Tequila Sparkler

    Celery-Thyme Tequila Sparkler

    This celery-thyme tequila sparkler cocktail recipe combines tequila, celery, herbs, and sparkling wine for a drink that’s perfect for bringing a little something extra to special occasions.
    The thing that makes sparkling wine sparkle is the introduction of carbon monoxide into the base wine

    Understanding the Difference Between Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava

    Have you ever walked into a wine store and wondered what the difference is between Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava? Explore where and how sparkling wines are made and how to make the right choice when you’re buying wine.

    A vintage Jaguar on the street in the Vedado neighborhood

    Traveling to Cuba to Find the Heart of Havana

    My trip to Cuba was a bit to the left of legal. I visited two weeks before relations between the United States, and Cuba was restored, meaning I had to plan everything without any of my usual resources, like travel websites, where, if anything went wrong, we were, more or less, screwed.

    The FDA ban will take place in 2018

    FDA Bans Trans Fat, What Will Happen to America’s Favorite Foods?

    What does the FDA’s (Food and Drug Administration) ruling that artificial trans fat is not generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for use in human food mean for what we eat?

    Toast Wine Bar and Cafe in Minneapolis

    A “Toast” to Great Wine and Great Food

    As a new resident to the North Loop, in Minneapolis, my natural inclination as a foodie is to search for a place with great wine and great food. After walking around the neighborhood, I found Toast.