Aperol Spritz // Alla Speranza, Siena IT

Prosecco, Aperol, soda water, and a slice of orange served over ice. It’s amazing how few people in North America are Continue reading →

RECIPE // Soft Landing

Gin, ginger beer, orange bitters, orange, agave and fresh lemon on the rocks. If you have ever traveled with a small child, Continue reading →

RECIPE // Yogi Tea

Hot soy milk infused with a concentrate of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, black peppercorns, vanilla, and fresh ginger. Sweet, spicy, comforting, Continue reading →

Moroccan Mint Tea // Café Mamounia, Tangier MC

Fresh mint leaves steeped in hot water with lots of honey. These mint leaves are so fragrant they actually trump Continue reading →

Churros and Chocolate // Café Central, Tarifa ES

Crunchy chewy Spanish donuts served with thick, rich hot chocolate for dunking. Churros are made from dough pastry (water, flour, Continue reading →

Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea // Sanderson Hotel, London UK

Carrot meringues served on a bed of pea shoots, homemade ‘Strawberries and Cream’ marshmallow mushrooms, ‘Tick Tock’ traditional Victoria sponge, Continue reading →

Basil Lemon Drop Martini // Mizuna, Spokane WA

Fragrant basil leaves muddled with ice, shaken with vodka and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, and served in a sugar-rimmed glass topped Continue reading →

White Hot Chocolate with Lavender and Lemon Myrtle // Vosges, Chicago IL

Rich, luxurious white hot chocolate infused with lavender and lemon myrtle.  As a rule, I’m not a fan of white Continue reading →