Food + Drink
Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca literally translates to “fresh water.” Growing up in South Florida Agua Frescas were a popular alternative to plain water and sodas on a hot afternoon in Latin and Caribbean communities. I rediscovered Agua Fresca again back in 2014, with a trip to Puerto Rico. The tropical heat was brutal and the fruit frescas
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Food + Drink
Savoring the Season: Spicy Watermelon Margaritas
The sun is blazing, and its late afternoon on a Sunday. We retreat to our patio to escape the sweltering heat. The ceiling fans are humming overhead, and the wind down begins. Warm weather appetizers are a must and we start with crispy polenta rounds, with creamy burrata, sliced watermelon wedges, and a arugula tossed
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Food + Drink
Kiwi Fruit Martini Cocktail
Using the juice of ripe tropical fruit muddled into a cocktail shaker with just a hint of simple syrup and good quality vodka makes for the creation of a modern martini. This martini is delicious, glamorous and proof that simple makes the statement. Kiwi Martini Cocktail Serves 1 (easily doubled) Recipe from Cool Cocktails Ingredients:
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dessert
Easy to Make Apple – Blackberry Tart
I am partial to fruit cobblers, tarts, and crumbles. Crust and the topping are my weaknesses. If it is warm, it will bring me to my knees. This is a simple tart using store bought puff pastry and fresh or frozen fruit. You could use almost any combination of fruit to make this happen. Whip
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Easy Cranberry and Apple Cake
Recently I posted what I refer to as my “indulge me” questions on my facebook page. The question was, “If you could have only one dessert the rest of your life what would it be?” Me? I am going down with a fruit crumble of sorts and this cake is close enough to my heaven.