Drink Recipes

I was standing in the produce section of my local grocery store last October when the smell of a nearby candle display hit me—something with … Read more

I wasn’t expecting a Halloween party recipe from my accountant, but there I was, knee-deep in spreadsheets during tax season, listening to him describe exactly … Read more

My brother-in-law Mark swore he hated Halloween. For years. The fake cobwebs gave him the creeps (fair enough), the candy gave him a stomach ache, … Read more

There used to be a tiny, candlelit cafe in the French Quarter of New Orleans called The Siren’s Call that made the most magical green … Read more

I had a very firm, very public position on mimosas for about a decade. Orange juice and champagne. That’s it. That’s the list. Anything else—peach, … Read more

My sister did not trust shaken espresso. She said it was a marketing gimmick—overpriced coffee with extra steps. And honestly? I kind of agreed with … Read more

There used to be a tiny coffee cart tucked behind a bookstore near my old apartment that made the most incredible iced coffee drink. When … Read more

I figured a hot cocoa bar would be a simple project—just some cocoa packets, a few toppings, and maybe a jar of store-bought marshmallows. It … Read more

I wasn’t expecting to find my new favorite fall ritual in a dusty box of tax documents. But there I was, last October, helping my … Read more

My friend Jen asked why I couldn’t just pour the cinnamon whiskey straight into the pot of cider instead of fussing with a separate saucepan … Read more