We just hosted a Valentine’s class for the FOOD LA LA Cooking Club and one of our members asked Jen for a recommendation for a fun V-Day cocktail. We had a big bag of freeze-dried raspberries so we started to tinker . . .
You’ll love how simple and satisfying these popsicles are—plus, they’re a perfect way to use up leftovers without any waste . . . almost, just almost, like you planned it.
The best part about pickling is that it can be done advance and kept in the fridge to add a little flair to just about any dish! From onions, to apples, to kumquats, these are my three favorite foods to pickle!
We just hosted a Valentine’s class for the FOOD LA LA Cooking Club and one of our members asked Jen for a recommendation for a fun V-Day cocktail. We had a big bag of freeze-dried raspberries so we started to tinker . . .
Our very own Jennifer Caballero, the FOOD LA LA Queenpin of Spirts, is dishing on her top five holiday cocktail tips to spark joy during a chaotic holiday season!
We were honored to be featured in Modern Luxury Silicon Valley’s July issue talking all about summer sips. We rounded up a few of our favorite warm-weather tips and spilled the gin on one of our most beloved summer drinks.
Summer means bottles of bright green aloe from the local drugstore to soothe scorched skin. But, did you know you could grab a juicy leaf of the fresh stuff at most grocery stores?
Lillet is a French wine, similar to vermouth. (Technically it’s a blend of wine and citrus liquors, aged in oak. Its ABV is higher than wine but lower than hard alcohol.) It isn’t overly sweet but includes honey, herbal, citrus, and floral flavors.
Any Bachelorette or DWTS fans out there?! Over Valentine’s week I got to co-host a cocktail segment with Kaitlyn Bristowe and her Spade & Sparrows wine club virtual event. (
A Bees Knees has been my cocktail of summer, one of the rare indicators that yes, it is in fact Friday. The name is an homage to the honey simple syrup that offsets the tang of the lemon but also provides added flavor.
Entertainment and libations wrapped into one! This Christmassy Old Fashioned ‘tis but the worth of a moment. A few party tricks (smoked rosemary branches, and walnut-stuffed dates) add to the festivity and are easier to execute than first-glance might suggest.
This fall-inspired sangria strikes a perfect balance of tricks and treats—it’s loaded with figs, apple, and cinnamon, and is topped off with a creepy floating ice-hand for a good-spirited spook!
This cocktail is a fun project. If you want to make a simple version, skip the fancy steps, and muddle then shake your raspberries, plain gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and aquafaba.
A lovely substitute for coffee, or for me, a 3pm pick-me-up when the alternative is curling up for a nap I don’t have the luxury of taking. Whipping up (literally) this matcha latte has become a peaceful break in my day.
The fizzy, tart, and refreshing Moscow Mule is a favorite—and the best part is of course the copper mug it’s served in. A girlfriend recently shared this healthy “mule makeover” with me though and I love it even more than the original.
Don’t try to make your own clay cup, or smash your favorite mug today. But make some homemade chai and try, even if for five minutes, to ease your mind into the present moment. Sipping hot, homemade chai tea. Doesn’t that feel good?
With a big warm smile, the bartender handed me a Carajillo. It’s a cocktail made from liquor and coffee. Sometimes it’s served hot, but mine was cold. And damn was it good.
I LOVE watermelon. And when it’s so hot outside, it’s the most refreshing treat. Whole watermelons are typically crispier than their pre-cut counterparts, but I’m not often able to eat the whole thing before it goes bad. Cue: frozen watermelon.
