With the onset of summer comes the increase in warm days and long leisurely evenings. Evenings that make me crave the best summer drink – Heather’s Porch Swing. I don’t know about you, but the combination of 2020 & 2021 has me longing for some relaxation and good times. On nights like this I wish…
Category: Drink Me
Dairy Free Powdered Hot Chocolate Mix
One of the hardest things for me to give up when I had to remove dairy from my diet were hot chocolate packets. Here is my version of dairy free powdered hot chocolate mix. We like to go camping, and hot chocolate was always on the menu. When the weather turns cold and wet (yes,…
Christmas Punch
Christmas Punch When we were catering we used to cater the monthly luncheons for a local women’s club – the Monday Club of San Luis Obispo. One of the traditions that dates back to the start of the club is to serve punch during the club’s social hour between the meeting and the lunch. We…
India Inspired Punch
Many years ago we discovered this recipe for India Inspired Punch. As fall weather is a time to think about warming up it’s a natural fit with the combination of cinnamon and clove. You could easily serve this warm on a cold day. This drink is inspired by the flavors of chai tea. You change…
Cranberry Pomegranate Punch
Do you look for a great non-alcoholic drink to serve during the holidays? Something that will appeal to both kids and adults alike? I think this cranberry pomegranate punch is just what you’re looking for. This has the tang of seasonal pomegranate and a tiny bite from the cranberry juice. One thing I’m always looking…
I Love Making Apple Spice Tea
Fall is the time for apples and I love making apple spice tea. But nothing beats taking a family outing to a local farm – taking a hay ride out into the orchard, picking a bushel of apples and going home with the spoils. Our favorite local location is Avila Valley Barn – do you…
Drink Floating Eyes
Go ahead and drink floating eyes. I’m not judging. These are a fun drink for your next Halloween gathering. Or even if you just want to freak out your dinner guests next time you have company over for dinner. If you’ve got adults coming you can top these off with a bit of gin or…
Peppermint Lemonade
Happy July! How is it possible that the summer is almost half way over? I just got an email from the kiddo’s school with the link to go and complete her registration paperwork for next school year. And while I’m at it, gulp – school starts back on August 21st! But despite this – there…
White Peach Lemonade
This white peach lemonade is too yummy to not share. Here on the central coast we’re finding delicious white peaches coming over from the San Joaquin Valley – you don’t want to miss these. This recipe is easy and a must have for summer entertaining. Give it a try and drop me a comment telling…