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

February 26, 2022 by Leave a comment

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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Orange Strawberry Smoothie [RECIPE]

September 2, 2021 by Leave a comment

Orange Strawberry Smoothie
Blend up this yummy breakfast beverage the night before for a refreshing summertime treat. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Summertime heat can be brutal, so quench your thirst with this delicious orange strawberry smoothie. Best part is, you can make it in advance to enjoy anytime you start craving this fruity citrus blend.

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The Perfect Cup of Hot Chocolate [RECIPE]

November 23, 2015 by Leave a comment

Hot chocolate

This simple recipe raises the bar for your hot chocolate cravings.
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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! Read more of this post

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The Question Your Doctor Probably Isn’t Asking You

December 30, 2014 by 4 Comments

Every time you see a physician, he or she likely asks if you smoke, take medications or do one of countless other activities that affect our health. But there is one questions the doctor probably isn’t asking you and should. Read more of this post

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Hawaiian Breeze

August 26, 2011 by 3 Comments

Hawaiian Breeze

Don't throw out the rind the next time you buy a fresh pineapple! Instead, use it to create our refreshing tropical beverage, Hawaiian Breeze or Hawaiian Breeze Tea!

One of our favorite fruits is a big, bold, juicy pineapple! Whether we’re slicing them up to caramelize them with ham or poultry, chopping them to go in a fruit salad or shredding them to prepare our yummy pineapple jam, we’re always left with one thing: the peel, which until now was always tossed into our compost bin. But now we sometimes buy pineapples just for their rough skins to make this tropical beverage we’re sure you’ll love! Tinged with fresh ginger, allspice and a bit of sugar, our Hawaiian Breeze is so refreshing you’ll want to make it again and again!

PREP: 10 minutes + 24 hours brewing time

INGREDIENTS

  • Peel of 1 pineapple, washed
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 whole allspice berries
  • 1 teaspoon peeled, freshly grated ginger (about one ½-inch piece)
  • Ice, for serving

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat.
  2. Place pineapple peel, sugar, allspice, and ginger in a large heatproof pitcher. Pour boiling water into pitcher and stir to combine. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours; strain. Transfer to refrigerator to chill; serve over ice.

TIP: You can also use this recipe to make Hawaiian Breeze Tea. Simply add two family-sized teabags to the ingredients in step two and allow tea to brew.

YIELDS: 4 8-ounce servings

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