Drinks

tea iq: brewing

Tea IQ: Basics of Brewing

Tea IQ is a series that explores how to be a smarter tea drinker. Today, Lizzie from Bedford Cottage Tea House (who is a tea and baking aficionado and also studied abroad in Oxford with me) shares some tea brewing wisdom. Hello, think fruitful readers! This is Lizzie from Bedford Cottage Tea House, a blog dedicated to […]

Strawberry Bourbon Smash Cocktail

Happy Friyay! I know it’s not a proper word, but it sure is fun to write/say. It’s the perfect day for a simple summery cocktail, don’t you think? Pick up your favorite bourbon and some sweet and juicy strawberries and get to muddling. I really like to top this one off with tonic water as […]

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Tea IQ: Herbal Tea

As I’ve may have mentioned before, I’m a proud tea drinker. My mom is a big tea drinker, and although I thought it tasted like weird water up until I was a teenager, a trip to Ireland and then a semester in England opened my eyes to the beauty that is a cup of tea. […]

mint julep

Mint Julep Cocktail

For someone who doesn’t ride horses or follow horse races, Derby Day is more significant to me than you might think. Why, you ask? My mom grew up in a small town in Kentucky, where horse riding was a popular hobby. I grew up in Hot Springs, AR, the home of the Oaklawn Racing track. […]

summer shrub cocktail

Summer Shrub Cocktail

Have you heard of shrubs before? If you’re into the cocktail world, then you probably have. But, if not, it’s typically a fruit syrup preserved with vinegar (also known as drinking vinegar). I think the story goes that farmers used to preserve their harvested fruit by creating a shrub syrup. If you’re someone who likes […]