Yacov Morad Teaches Us Simple Recipes for Delicious Homemade Liqueurs in ‘Beyond Grapes’ [REVIEW]

Homemade pomegranate liqueur
Learn to make specialty liqueurs at home. (Photo courtesy Canva)

When we travel, we love discovering new vineyards, languishing in their tasting rooms, and sampling new wines. We’ve sipped traditional reds and whites in California, muscadine wines in Texas, and ice wines in Canada. But it wasn’t until we went to New Mexico that we tried pistachio wine! Until that point, we had no idea our favorite adult beverage could be made with anything other than grapes. But it was spectacular, and we couldn’t get enough of it. Now, Israel’s world-famous winemaker Yacov Morad totally blows our minds with Beyond Grapes, a book that proves you can make your own liqueur using any fruit, vegetable, or plant you want!

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The Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate [RECIPE]

Hot chocolate
This simple recipe raises the bar for your hot chocolate cravings.
(Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Cooler temperatures means warmer beverages, and one of my absolute favorite cold-weather drinks is a delicious cup of cocoa. Although many of you probably grew up on instant hot chocolate packets made with water like I did, I think you deserve something a bit more decadent. So here’s our recipe for the perfect cup of hot chocolate. And here’s an extra tip: They go wonderfully with snickerdoodles! Continue reading “The Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate [RECIPE]”