In my cocktail-obsessed world, there’s only one event worth celebrating this weekend. And it has nothing to do with a pigskin or touchdowns. This Saturday, February 2nd, it’s time to raise a glass to honor the national drink of not one, but two South American countries – the Pisco Sour– for National Pisco Sour Day. […]
Archives for January 2013
Berry Sexy Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes
These berry Valentine’s Day cocktails take me back to my childhood doll obsession: Strawberry Shortcake. I loved their berry scents and collected them all – from Apple Dumpling to Huckleberry Finn. And I still love all things berries, now more grown up in my affinities – swapping fruity dolls for fruity cocktails. Made with The […]
Imperial Tea Court: America’s First Chinese Teahouse
Next to water, tea is the world’s most popular beverage of choice. On a visit to Berkeley last weekend, I went to the Imperial Tea Court on an Edible Excursions Gourmet Ghetto Tour. Although Berkeley’s locale is not America’s first traditional Chinese teahouse (the first was in San Fran), it is the third tea-house opened […]