Sangria: is there anything better? Easy to make, extremely delicious, and infinitely quaffable, sangria is a great companion to a summer BBQ. While sangria is simple to make, picking the right wine is a bit more complicated. There are numerous var…

The leaves are falling from the trees and crunching underfoot, the days are getting shorter, and all the fall-themed flavors are in abundance! As the seasons turn and the temperature needle starts rapidly dropping, we find ourselves stepping away …

Hot toddies are all well and good but sometimes you want something fun, cool, and refreshing even if it’s freezing outside. One of my favorite things is to add a bit of seasonal flair to classic summery cocktails. These warming drinks combine the …

If there is one everyday task I can’t seem to get right, it’s figuring out how much coffee to brew in the morning. Regardless of how much I adjust my quantities, I either end up with too little or far too much. Having too little coffee is not real…

One evening back when I was in college, I remember getting ready to cook dinner with a friend. We had to run to the store to get some lentils, something I’d never cooked with and barely heard of. When I asked my frie…