Café au lait
I often visited my francophone friend Ev in Montreal in the 90s. It was an easy jaunt from D.C. where I was living and Montreal is one of my favorite cities; after Paris, I think it is one of the […]
Beverages
Champagne Cocktails
I love Sunday brunch at home. I usually prepare something special to eat or duplicate something we might have if we went out to an upscale bistro. We start out listening to opera music at a high volume and enjoy
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The Muddled Blackberry
In the summer, I am always looking for a thirst-quenching cocktail to sip on the back deck or serve to guests for casual lunches or dinners. This one fits the bill. It is easy, refreshing and takes advantage of blackberries
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Pimm’s Cocktail
Years ago, I went to the beach to visit friends and the host Jerry offered me a Pimm’s Cocktail when I arrived. I did not know who Pimm’s was, but I was curious. Right then and there I fell in
Corona Margarita (COMA)
The Margarita is widely accepted as a cocktail from Mexico. Margarita is Spanish for “daisy” and this cocktail is believed to be related to a popular Mexican drink, the Daisy, but remade with tequila instead of brandy. It became popular
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French Press Coffee
This is less a recipe and more about encouraging you to use French Press Coffee if you are not already. Although Europeans have been using the French press to make coffee for about a century, I became a fan when
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