Horchata is a popular Mexican sweet drink that tastes a lot like rice pudding with cinnamon. It’s creamy, refreshing and super easy to make. While horchata is usually a nonalcoholic drink you can also find many “spiked” versions out there as well. So, in addition to this easy horchata recipe, I’ll share my favorite way to add a little alcohol. Related: Next up, learn to make Mexican Coffee or an Iced Chai Latte. Ingredients Rice Water Milk Vanilla extract Cinnamon Granulated white sugar Directions First, cook the rice and allow it to cool. Then add the rice and water to a blender and blend ..read more

The French Martini is a classy cocktail that only needs three ingredients: vodka, pineapple juice, and raspberry liqueur. The fruity profile is sweet without being overly so, and the pretty color looks fancy in any martini or coupe glass. The French Martini is easy to make and you can easily tweak the ratios to your liking. Related: Dry Martini, Lychee Martini, Espresso Martini, Chocolate Martini Recipe, Lemon Drop Martini, Pink Lady When was the French Martini invented? What’s the best vodka for a French Martini? What can I substitute for Chambord? Ingredients Directions Tips for Making Mo ..read more

Back in April of 2020, we did an episode about our life bucket lists, so today we are giving you an update on them. This topic was requested from listener Kelsey Ebling. 46 minutes, 50 seconds Listen on: Use one of these top players or see a full list of providers in the post below. iTunes Spotify Google Play iTunes Spotify G Play TuneIn Pocket Casts Stitcher You can find the podcast posts archive here. A big thank you to our sponsors! Check out the offers from BetterHelp, Posh Peanut, Wildgrain, and LMNT. And if you’re looking for a specific code you heard on the podcast, you can ..read more

If you are looking for an easy at home latte recipe that delivers a little pick-me-up of caffeine as well as other health benefits and is full of flavor, you need to try this matcha latte recipe. It’s only three ingredients and doesn’t require any special machines to brew. Related: Matcha Green Tea Smoothie and a classic Latte Recipe Ingredients Matcha powder Water Milk – dairy or an alternative like oat milk or soy Sweetener – optional, but I like honey or simple syrup How to Make a Matcha Latte Add the matcha powder to the hot water. Whisk powder into the water, making sure it fully dissol ..read more

The Kir Royale is a classic cocktail that only needs two ingredients: champagne and crème de cassis (a blackcurrant liqueur). The sparkling bubbles of the champagne pair perfectly with the light fruity sweetness of the crème de cassis and this drink couldn’t be easier or faster to make. The Kir Royale is a twist on the popular 19th century French drink called a Kir (made of white Burgundian wine with crème de cassis). The substitute of champagne for the white wine separates the Kir Royale, while the Kir Imperial uses sparkling wine and raspberry liqueur rather than blackcurrant cassis. Re ..read more

The Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil consisting of only three ingredients: cachaça, lime, and sugar. The Caipirinha (pronounced kai-pee-reen-ya) is a strong yet refreshing drink that uses the grit of the sugar to extract the zest and oils of the lime peel when they are muddled together. Related: Mojito, Strawberry Mojito, Agua Fresca, Gin and Tonic What is cachaça? When was the Caipirinha invented? Ingredients Directions Tips for Making What is cachaça? Cachaça is the national spirit of Brazil and is made of fermented sugar cane juice. While the taste is most similar to rum (whi ..read more

Spaghetti carbonara is a traditional Italian dish that is super simple but brimming with flavor. The carbonara sauce is easy to make with only five ingredients, one being pasta water. This is one of those meals that you can easily throw together alongside a salad or vegetable side dish with very little time and effort. Carbonara also manages to be one of those pasta dishes that feels both light but rich and filling at the same time. The main components are pancetta (or bacon), egg yolks and cheese. Related: Next up, learn to make Pomodoro Sauce, Vodka Sauce, Alfredo Sauce, and homemade Pesto ..read more

Strawberry boba, or strawberry bubble tea, is a fruity milk tea drink made with popping (or bursting) boba pearls. While many bubble teas are made with traditional tapioca pearls, which are solid and chewy, these strawberry boba are more like sweet liquid encapsulated in a thin, edible bubble wrap. They are so fun and sweet! While I usually prepare my own (tapioca) boba at home, I will simply buy the bursting boba pearls to use in a recipe like this. Once opened, you can store in your refrigerator for some time and add to all sorts of drinks. Related: If you love fruity drinks, next up, learn ..read more

For a tropical treat, that’s light and fruity and perfect for summer, a Bahama Mama just can’t be beat. The combo of pineapple and orange juice with lime, coconut, and rum create an easy to make cocktail that’s the color of a sunset and you can enjoy it on the rocks or blended as well. In the same vein as a Piña Colada, this cocktail is best enjoyed pool or beachside (or at least on a hot day when you wish you were at the beach).  Related: Piña Colada, Jungle Bird Cocktail, Painkiller Cocktail, Rum Runner Who invented the Bahama Mama? How do you serve a Bahama Mama blended instead of o ..read more

Today, we are discussing our experience with Created Colorful, which teaches you what colors look best on you. 46 minutes, 50 seconds Listen on: Use one of these top players or see a full list of providers in the post below. iTunes Spotify Google Play iTunes Spotify G Play TuneIn Pocket Casts Stitcher You can find the podcast posts archive here. A big thank you to our sponsors! Check out the offers from Blueland, Boll & Branch, Ritual, and LMNT. And if you’re looking for a specific code you heard on the podcast, you can see a full list on this page! Show Notes: Use code E ..read more