Mexican Pineapple Water - Agua de Pina

Mexican Pineapple Water Recipe – Agua Fresca

Mexican Pineapple Water, Agua Fresca, is refreshing and delicious. It is basically fresh pineapple sweet water, and it is very refreshing to drink during hot summer months.  Agua Frescas are … Continued

Mocha Shake

Mocha Shake Recipe

A very delicious and low-fat and low-calorie Mocha Shake that will fit into your diet!   This shake will definitely please your palate.  Shakes may seem like a child’s drink, … Continued

New York Egg Cream Recipe and History

  This old-time New York thirst-quencher is sweet and full of fizz.  Despite its name, the egg cream contains neither eggs nor cream.  In the beginning, it was a soda … Continued

Infused Water

Orange and Viola Infused Water Recipe

Homemade infused water is so easy to make, healthy, and so delicious! Many spas serve fancy waters, and it turns out that Infused Waters or Spa Waters are so simple … Continued

Orange Sunshine Smoothie Recipe

A delicious low fat and low calories Orange Sunshine Smoothie that will please everyone in your family – even your children!  Orange Sunshine Smoothie is full of nutrition.  Vitamin C … Continued

Peppermint Float Punch Recipe

Peppermint Float Punch is always a hit with my family and friends at any gathering. I think you will agree it tastes just like drinking a peppermint float.  This is … Continued

perfect cup of coffee

Perfect Cup Of Coffee

The Pacific Northwest is noted for its great coffee.  In fact, Oregonians love and crave their coffee.  An entire coffee culture has sprung up to answer this craving.  Espresso stands … Continued

Infused Water

Pineapple and Mint Infused Water Recipe

Try this delicious Pineapple and Mint Infused Water.  Infused water will quench your thirst and keep you cool and hydrated all summer long!  It is a light, fresh-tasting water that … Continued

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe

There is nothing like a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks that announces fall has arrived!  If you have not enjoyed one of these lattes before, it is like drinking a … Continued

Glass of Rhode Island Coffee Milk

Rhode Island Coffee Milk Recipe and History

There is a lot more to Rhode Island than just being the smallest state in our nation.   Certain foods have become statewide traditions and part of the state’s history. … Continued

Rose Petal Tea

Rose Petal Tea Recipe

Rose Petal Tea can be made from either rose hips or rose petals.  This Rose Petal Tea has a light floral taste with a slightly tangy flavor.   A very … Continued

Close up image of churro being dipped into Spanish Chocolate Caliente Sauce

Spanish Chocolate Caliente – Hot Chocolate Sauce Recipe

  This Spanish Chocolate Caliente is a popular hot chocolate sauce that people enjoy all year long.  It is so rich and intense!  Once you try this decadent Spanish version … Continued

Strawberry Aqua Fresca

Strawberry Agua Fresca Recipe

  Enjoy the essence of the sweet summer strawberries with this refreshing Strawberry Agua Fresca drink. These wonderful Strawberry Agua Fresca drink is light-bodied and very refreshing fruit drinks made from … Continued

tea Glossary

Tea Glossary

Tea Glossary – Tea Terms and Definitions Excerpt from AFTERNOON TEA – TIPS, TERMS and TRADITIONS by Ellen Easton ©2006-2020 – All Rights Reserved Navigating the landscape in the world … Continued

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe

This wonderful Watermelon Agua Fresca drink is a light-bodied fruit water that is combined with sweetener and water.  Watermelon agua fresca makes a great alternative to iced tea or lemonade.  I also love the … Continued