Drink Recipes

My roommate asked why I couldn’t just skip the brown sugar and use a splash of maple syrup instead. I started to explain why that … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a rainy Wednesday in late September, and I had a very specific, almost desperate craving for something that didn’t exist … Read more

I was supposed to be making mulled wine for a book club meeting. That was the plan. But somewhere between the grocery store and my … Read more

There used to be a tiny cider mill off Highway 9, tucked between a pumpkin patch and a farm stand that sold the most incredible … Read more

I was standing in the dairy aisle of my local grocery store last October, staring at a row of apple ciders like they held the … Read more

I was trying to fix a leaky faucet under the sink when my husband’s grandfather started talking about apple cider. He’s a man who usually … Read more

It was supposed to be a sophisticated wine pairing dinner. I had bought a bottle of Pinot Noir that cost more than my weekly grocery … Read more

“Hand me that pitcher,” my college roommate Sarah whispered, her eyes wide with mischief. It was October 31st, 2018, and I had stopped by her … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple pumpkin spice latte. I had the espresso ready, the milk steaming, and my fancy pumpkin spice blend measured … Read more

There used to be a tiny coffee cart tucked behind a bookstore in my old neighborhood that made a pumpkin spice latte that ruined all … Read more