Drink Recipes

Introduction Last October, I was standing in the grocery store aisle between the pumpkin spice and the maple syrups when a strange, nutty aroma hit … Read more

Last Saturday, I was loading groceries into my car when the faint scent of crushed mint leaves and lime drifted from a nearby picnic table … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple blueberry iced tea. I grabbed the wrong bottle of sparkling water, the kitchen timer was buzzing in the … Read more

“Last Saturday, I wasn’t expecting much when I popped over to Jamie’s place to grab some fresh herbs from his garden. But before I even … Read more

The summer I turned thirty, I was at a rather unexpected spot—waiting for my car to get a tune-up at a small-town mechanic’s garage. While … Read more

Introduction There used to be this tiny, sun-dappled café tucked away on a forgotten corner of Cape Cod that made the most unforgettable sangria. It … Read more

“Why don’t you just add the tequila straight into the popsicle mold?” my friend Jess asked while I was carefully stirring the cherry limeade mixture … Read more

“The rain tapped gently against my window as I fumbled through my cluttered desk for the little brass coffee scoop,” I remember thinking last October … Read more

“Last Saturday, I found myself wandering through the local farmer’s market, hoping to grab something fresh for an impromptu picnic. Amid the lively chatter and … Read more

“You have to taste this,” my neighbor called from her porch one sticky July afternoon. I was just about to give up on the heat … Read more