Lime Sweet Tea
Drinks

Lime Sweet Tea

Nothing cools off the dog days of summer like a tall, frosty glass of sweet tea. A staple on front porches, sweet tea is simple to prepare, inexpensive and versatile. Stir a tablespoon or two […]

How to Make Simple Syrup
Condiments

How to Make Simple Syrup

So, you’re at a restaurant. It’s lunch time. You’re hot. You order iced tea. It arrives and you pour a couple of packets of sugar into your tea and stir and stir and stir and […]

Sparkling Cherry Lemonade
Drinks

Sparkling Cherry Lemonade

We’re celebrating the National Cherry Blossom Festival with our own Cherry Picks — posts and recipes featuring cherries each day this week. Learn more about the National Cherry Blossom Festival here.

Frozen Mimosa Float
Drinks

Frozen Mimosa Float

A punch bowl full of colorful sherbet and ginger ale was a birthday party staple when I was a kid. It’s still perfect for a party — part drink, part dessert, part centerpiece. Replace the […]

Warm Caramel Apple Cider
Drinks

Warm Caramel Apple Cider

Keep warm on chilly nights with this warm caramel apple cider. Skip the rum to make it kid-friendly. You’ll want to top this with a dollop of freshly whipped cream. Learn how to whip cream […]