Eat, Drink & Be Merry

While it never gets chilled-to-the-bone cold here in Atlanta, we’re certainly feeling the weather. But what if you could have a little sunshine in a cup to warm you up from the inside out? Hot drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can give you the boost you need to ride out the rest of the season. Let’s take a closer look.  HOT COCKTAILS Adding spirits to a hot beverage can take any drink up a few notches, but there are a couple of tried-and-true recipes that are worth incorporating into your menus.  HOT TODDY  Start with ¾ cup of boiling water. […]

As the weather changes, maybe it’s time to get out the old cookbooks, talk to friends, or take a look online to find some interesting non-alcoholic warm drinks to brighten spirits and warm the soul. Why not try a hot Horchata? This Mexican drink is made with rice milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Typically served over ice, it makes a very satisfying warm drink, too. Latin cultures also make a special drink for holidays with milk, fine cornmeal, unrefined sugar and cinnamon. Try green tea, which has a lighter flavor and less caffeine than black tea, or the even milder

There is nothing like a sweet, juicy home-grown peach on a hot summer day. Peaches were first introduced from China, but have grown extremely well in the southern US. Southern Georgia has been the peach capital of the world for years. Yet there are some farms relatively near to Atlanta that open to visitors during peach season. Pick-your-own is a simple task for ground-growing strawberries and blueberries, but peaches grow on trees, so not many farms will allow visitors into their orchards for safety reasons. However, there are other ways to enjoy the fragrant summer peach experience. Most of these

It’s spring and in Atlanta, the world is turning green, flowers are blooming, and strawberries are here. Now is the perfect time to use the bounty of strawberries in all your recipes at home. Fresh local strawberries will be gone again before you know it, so get on board with these fun ideas today.  Cinnamon Strawberry Sundaes 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon lime juice ¼ tablespoon ground cinnamon 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries  2 cups vanilla ice cream  1 teaspoon grated lime zest  In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the

The holidays may be over, but winter sure isn’t. While it never gets chilled-to-the-bone cold here in Atlanta, we’re still feeling the weather and wishing for spring. But what if you could have a little sunshine in a cup to warm you up from the inside out? Hot drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, can give you the boost you need to ride out the rest of the season. Let’s take a closer look.  Hot Cocktails Adding spirits to a hot beverage can take any drink up a few notches, but there are a couple of tried-and-true recipes that are worth