While visiting Australia during the hottest of summer months, I discovered chilled lemon barley water and found it to be one of the most refreshing, thirst-quenching drinks to enjoy when the weather is unbearably hot. And, it contains magnesium that helps regulate glucose, as well as fiber and lignans. Keep this on hand for hot...Read More

There’s no denying the enormous health benefits and hydration that watermelon provides. When the temperatures soar, it’s time to make a pitcher of this super-delicious beverage and keep it on hand to sip on all day.    INGREDIENTS: 2 cups seedless watermelon, cut into small chunks 1/3 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup agave or mild...Read More

Lassi, a traditional Indian beverage, is the perfect drink to enjoy with spicy curries. Our version using fresh summer peaches replaces the more traditional mangoes. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups plain yogurt 1 cup milk 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup peach pulp (about 3 ripe peaches, peeled, seeded and puréed)* 1/2 cup sugar Mint sprigs (optional) 1...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup sugar 2 cups drinking water 6 – 7 lemons 6 cups cold drinking water 1 cup drinking water Reserved lemon rinds Optional: Fresh mint sprigs METHOD: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup drinking water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Remove from...Read More

This coffee-based latte is full of warming spices — perfect for a quick pick-me-up!  Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk in this recipe for the best results. INGREDIENTS: 1 14-ounce can full-fat  coconut milk 3 tablespoons maple syrup (and more, to taste, if desired) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 teaspoon...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 liter (1000 ml) Everclear alcohol 10 medium to large lemons 1 1/2 liters of water (6 1/3 cups) 3 pounds of sugar (6 1/2 cups) METHOD: Scrub the lemons thoroughly with a vegetable brush and hot water; rinse well. Pat the lemons dry. Using a vegetable peeler, remove all the lemon peel from...Read More

Jujubes (or red Chinese dates) are available from KT Farms. Jujubes make a great fruit infusion or “tea” that is warming and delicious, great for cooler fall or winter evenings. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound of halved jujubes 2 Asian pears (quartered, not peeled) 3 cinnamon sticks 2 inches ginger root (scrubbed, sliced, not peeled) 1 gallon...Read More

This recipe is very similar to glogg, a traditional Scandinavian drink and the perfect way to start a winter party. INGREDIENTS: 1 bottle of medium or full-bodied red wine, such as Merlot 1/2 cup mulling spice blend 1/4 cup sugar 6 crushed cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom) 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup blanched...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced 2 cups honeydew melon, seeded and peeled, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey) 6 ice cubes 2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish METHOD: In a blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice, sweetener, and ice cubes until blended and smooth. Divide...Read More

The perfect warm winter drink to welcome guests for holiday festivities on a cool evening! INGREDIENTS: 4 cups water 2 cups cranberry juice 12 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons loose black tea METHOD: Place water, cranberry juice, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and sugar in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a...Read More