I like beer. Hayden likes beer a lot. Hayden especially likes 'crusty beers' at our favorite Mexican place in Manly, Chica Bonita. This is my slightly amped up take on their very popular chili, salt and lime crusted beer. Serves 1 *makes 3 small glasses with ice 1 can Tecate beer, or pale ale of your…
Drinks
Rosé Sangria with Strawberries & Mint
I don't think this even needs a lead up to the recipe. Makes 8 glasses with ice 1 bottle rosé of your choice 2 cups prosseco 1/2 cup lemon cordial 2 cups water 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1 handful mint leaves Ice Method Begin by making your…
Watermelon & Matcha Mint Tea
I used to drink a lot of coffee, A LOT. I had one of those fancy espresso things in my apartment when I lived in Hong Kong and thoroughly enjoyed having somewhere between 5 to 8 coffees a day. Probably because I was drinking so much of it, my body stopped liking coffee so I…
Ginger & Turmeric Tea
This is one of my favorite drinks to make, I've even considered trying to make it into a cocktail..but I feel like that would defeat the healthy/healing purpose of the drink. Anyways, it's extremely easy to make and is the perfect fix for when you're feeling a bit under the weather and don't feel like…
Peach Rosemary Gin & Tonic
Pretty much summer in a glass. If you don't like peaches you can substitute them with almost any fruit. Maybe not apples, that sounds weird. 2 ripe yellow peaches, sliced into wedges Handful fresh rosemary sprigs 4 oz gin of your choice, we like Archie Rose. 12 oz tonic Ice Makes 4 Add a few…
Refreshing Blueberry & Mint Smoothie
It's 82ºF in Sydney right now, at 8am...it's not even "summer" yet. The only thing (besides a cold Champagne or pint of ice-cream) that sounds appealing to me right now is a smoothie. So here is my favorite smoothie recipe. I like to add in a handful of spinach and some chia seeds as well…
The Perfect Negroni
My dad drinks negroni's. I ordered a negroni (or two) on my first date with Hayden. Hayden now drinks negroni's. It's a very likable drink, and it's very easy to make! If you're having a party (or feeling lazy...) you can simply up the portions to fill up a bottle to keep in the fridge.…