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Celebrate Christmas like a Jamaican (Recipe: Sorrel Drink)

August 26, 2011 By Sasha Martin 16 Comments

Makes at least 1 1/2 quarts (more, depending on how much you dilute it) August has drug on too long. I know because the mosquitoes have given up for the summer. Not a one can be found. They've been cooked off. I've been shriveling up, too. Thankfully a few of our readers suggested I try sorrel, Jamaica's perky, often spiked answer to iced tea, typically served at Christmastime. Sorrel is better than pouring a bucket of ice down your back. And it's (literally) cooler than mulled wine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol, Alcohol-Free, Cold, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Jamaica, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, North America, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: Bissap, Hibiscus

Recipe: Israeli Juice (Lemon-Limeade with fresh mint)

August 14, 2011 By Sasha Martin 1 Comment

Dilutes up to 1 gallon Have you ever sipped on the sun? First you have to chill it, so it doesn't taste as much like a "ball of fire." The compression of all the heat particles actually makes it sour. Like lemon sunshine. Then you squeeze it and sweeten it. I've read somewhere that limes are actually cooled moonbeams. They go well with the sunshine, especially with a handful of mint. That's what's happening with Israeli juice - summer sunshine in a glass, with a hint of funky … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Asia, Cold, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Israel, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Masala Chai for Uncle G (Spiced tea with milk)

July 11, 2011 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Serves 4 I've officially learned how to blackmail my brother into doing anything I want. Make him a pot of masala chai. He drank this sweet, milky treat his entire visit. A mug was never far from reach. The flavor is as intense as any local coffee shop, but the satisfaction is 200% greater, as we made it ourselves. One more thing - you can serve it hot or cold which makes it the perfect drink in my book. I'm honored that this recipe was featured in Penzy's Spices' 2012 early summer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Asia, Cold, Gluten Free Adaptable, Hot, India, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegetarian

Recipe: Guatemalan Hot Cocoa (Central America)

May 29, 2011 By Sasha Martin 7 Comments

Serves 1 When I don't have time for a bubble bath, I like to slip my dreams into a steaming hot cup of cocoa. Imagine my surprise (and joy) when I found out Guatemalans don't make their hot cocoa quite like we do here, in the USA. Like their neighbors throughout Central America, Guatemalans make hot cocoa out of bars of pressed cocoa. Dry and crumbly, these hot cocoa bars are nothing like the creamy bars of chocolate we snack on. The good news? You can find them in your local Latino market … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Christmas, Gluten Free Adaptable, Guatemala, Hot, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, North America, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Valentine's Day, Vegetarian

Recipe: West-African Inspired Watermelon Lemonade

May 8, 2011 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

Makes 1.5 quarts Gulp, gulp, slurp. A quart and half of homemade Watermelon Lemonade lasts 13.3 minutes in this house. When served out of half a melon? It's gone quicker than a cat's meow. As the pitcher empties, our bellies swell - Mr. Picky's most of all. He loves the stuff. He's been known to drink an entire cup in one long draw, his eyes grinning over the rim. Today's recipe is inspired by the flavors of Ghana, where heavy watermelons pile up in the markets all summer long. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Asia, Cold, Ghana, Gluten Free Adaptable, International Recipes, Miss Ava's Favorite Recipes, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Lover’s Lemon Ginger Tea (Gingembre)

April 17, 2011 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Makes about 3 cups concentrated juice Want to fall in love vigorously? Ease a nasty stomach bug immediately? Wake up cheerfully? Drink a giant glass of spicy, cold lemon ginger tea. It's like a big punch in the face, but in a good way. This drink is so strong, you'll do the post-whiskey-shot shudder. Our recipe is a concentrated blend - be sure to water it down to taste. Special tip for the flu season - add a splash of hot water to dilute for a great, cleansing drink. Perfect if your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa, Alcohol-Free, Cold, Gambia (The), International Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes

Recipe: Finnish Blueberry Milk

March 26, 2011 By Sasha Martin 5 Comments

Makes about 1 1/2 quarts The Finns are a healthy bunch. Between foraging for berries and milking cows, it is no wonder that they also enjoy slurping blueberry milk - an antioxidant rich powerhouse of a drink. Not to mention - it's blue - an underutilized color in cooking. Pretty cool in my book. This recipe is adapted from The Best of Finnish Cooking. They used half as much milk than I did - which would make a thicker and much bluer mixture. Play around and see what works for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alcohol-Free, Cold, Europe, Finland, International Recipes

Ethiopian Inspired Coffee Ceremony (Bunna Ceremony)

March 10, 2011 By Sasha Martin 15 Comments

At best, I was ill-prepared to perform an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. #1, I live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. #2, I lack every single piece of traditional Ethiopian coffee-making equipment there could possibly be. In fact, the only proper element I have is a bag of green coffee beans. Tilda's parents brought them all the way over from Ethiopia, known as the birthplace of coffee. At least the coffee was right. I got to work, putting my college nickname "MacGyver" to good use. What follows are the … [Read more...]