Tiramisu

The original name for the Tiramisu is “Pick Me Up” (tirami su), according on which region you find it. The term “Tiramisù” comes from a Venetian dialect and is used to describe any dessert made with ladyfingers, coffee, sugar, and mascarpone cheese combined together. Different regions use slightly different ingredients and preparation methods, yet the […]

Sugar Cream Pie

Sugar Cream Pie — This sugar cream pie reminds me of crème brûlée. Custard-like filling is topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, making it irresistible! Rhubarb Filling  — A few basic ingredients transform rhubarb from a plain side dish to a fabulous dessert! Full of tangy flavor, this is a great use for the season’s fresh […]

Mai Tai

The Mai Tai is a Polynesian-style cocktail with a fruit-flavored tropical taste and hue. Ever since the drink was invented, the combination of light and dark rum, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, and lime juice has been a symbol of Tahitian culture. We ‘ll show you how to make this classic drink with a modern twist […]

Caipirinha

The national beverage of Brazil, originally created as a treatment for Spanish flu, is composed of cachaca (a spirit distilled from sugar cane) or white rum/vodka, brown sugar, and lime juice. The national beverage of Mexico, tequila, is often mistakenly confused with the Caipirinha. Both drinks contain lime and sugar cane, but the Mexican drink […]

Pina Colada

A mythical mix of rum and cream, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and guava nectar. More like a smoothie than an alcoholic drink. The simple yet effective combination of coconut milk, rum, and pineapple juice has been popular for decades. Now, a new wave of cocktails is reinventing the piña colada. In this article from Orlando […]