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A black rum margarita infused with the warm spice notes of cinnamon and all spice. Cinnamon Rum Margarita a spicy rum twist on a margarita made with your own cinnamon spice infused goslings black rum 2 ounces cinnamon spice infused goslings black rum ((see notes for infusing details))1 ounce cointreau ((or other favorite orange liquer))1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice1/2 ounce fresh…

. we go through a lot of alliums in our house. Onions, garlic, scallions, leeks. I put quick pickled onions on pizzas, sandwiches, and eggs- use them for a pop of color and flavor on tacos. No recipe for those here but…Want something tangy and bright go with the onion salad, for onions mellowed try the roasted onion cream- with red onions or yellow it is a lovely vegan alternative to mayonnaise.…

And I’m not just saying that because it’s May 6th. Micheladas are for hot days when you want a cold beer with a kick. They also work well with NA beer which tend to have a stronger malt profile. Like most drinks the best “recipe” for a Michelada is a matter of opinion and, unless all those red beers I drank in high school count, I’m certainly no expert but that doesn’t mean I don’t have…

Five of my favorite rhubarb recipes, from pickles to a piquant cocktail- plus a bonus use (poptarts!) for my favorite rhubarb jam

Five of my favorite rhubarb recipes: a brand new one for pickled rhubarb so delightful in a quick salad a piquant cocktail made with rhubarb black pepper simple syrup (gin optional) rhubarb crumble- because rhubarb! and crumble 😉 my favorite rhubarb jam, I make this every year- sometimes I omit the ginger if there is none on hand. So good on toast or yogurt rhubarb and strawberry upside down…

simple syrup infused with fresh pea shoots and aromatic bitters make this subtly vegetal, slightly sweet sipper the perfect mocktail for spring gardening

Pea shoots are awesome. I first discovered them in New York City where I would buy huge bags for a dollar or two and put them in everything, salads, stir fries, burritos. They last for weeks properly stored (by which I mean in a bag in the refrigerator ) and unlike other greens when one goes mushy you can easily just pull that one pea shoot gone bad out and the rest is still fine. Turns out…

It's always asparagus season somewhere! Here are some of my favorite asparagus recipes from the Recipe Fiction archives- from tarts to sides to quiche these are tales of spring rolls past.

Sage simple syrup and fresh squeezed grapefruit juice take this tequila cocktail from no frills to sorta fancy. Add a sugared sage leaf as garnish and you’re one tiny clothes pin away from mixology. Sage and Fresh Grapefruit Paloma Tequila, fresh citrus, sage simple syrup, fizzy water. Tajin or Kosher salt1 grapefruit wedge2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice½ oz. fresh lime juice¼ oz. Sage simple…

When the calendar says spring but the weather says wait for it. For the darkest days between New Years and the first local Asparagus or Rhubarb there is citrus.

This Irish Coffee is very similar to the one made a The Bueno Vista Cafe in San Francisco, unsweetened barely whipped cream, your favorite Irish Whiskey, and sweet hot hot coffee. It is sips that compliment and contrast. Traditional Irish Coffee The first Irish Coffee I ever had was in San Francisco. It might have been at the Bueno Vista (t’was a long time ago) but if not it was certainly in…

Wow March already! Here's my latest round up of recipes from St. Patrick's Day. My goodness I do love the Guiness ;)

From coffee to dessert and some condiments in between- a selection of Irish inspired recipes for Saint Patricks Day or the day after or anytime you’re feeling lucky.

An accidentally all Gluten Free Snack roundup. Dad’s favorite crackers, my favorite popcorn, pickled peppers, socca, and jojos

From popcorn to pickles- I love snacks. An accidentally all Gluten Free Snack roundup. Dad’s favorite crackers, my favorite popcorn, pickled peppers, socca, and jojos

❤️ If you’re looking for a cozy, delicious drink that will help you sleep like a baby tonight, I’ve got just the thing for you! the “Sleep Tart” a Dark Chocolate and Tart Cherry Hot Chocolate – it’s tart yet chocolaty just like the name suggests😴🍒 This recipe is a fun riff on the popular Sleepy Girl mocktail, and it’s super easy to make! All you need is 1 to 2 ounces of your favorite dark…

A simple sort of salty snack, these seasoned oven roasted hazelnuts tossed with fresh or dried rosemary and just a hint of heat and salt are delicious anytime of day or the perfect accompaniment for a classic cocktail- like the gin martini pictured here. Roasted Hazelnuts with Olive Oil and Rosemary simple enough to make on a small scale these oven roasted hazelnuts seasoned with olive oil,…

Food Processor Flakey Pastry Crust / Pate Brisee Makes one 12 inch round of crust, enough for most tarts or single crust pies. There maybe flakier crusts but usually this is flaky enough. food processor 1 cup about 150 grams all-purpose flour7 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces- I toss mine in the freezer for a few minutes after I cut it into pieces. ((3 1/2 ounces, 105…

Batter up

What to do when you are craving comfort but not the usual comforts?  Like  a much loved sweater in a new bright color, or an upbeat cover of your favorite sad song.   Or a delicious hot beverage that is hot buttered but brighter. A batter less sweet, a batter less basic, a batter for rum or hot cider. This lemon cardamom hot buttered (rum optional) batter gives comfort and light.  An excellent…