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White Tea Cocktail with Cucumber, Honey, and Thyme

When I work with blending my HeathGlen teas for the farmers market, I have to be particularly careful with additions to white tea, as it is a light tea that is easily overpowered. This cocktail enhances the white tea with cucumber, honey and thyme without overwhelming the delicate nature of the white tea. Add a …

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Horchata Cocktail with Spiced Rum (Plus Mocktail Ideas)

Quick Summary: Quick Summary: A creamy, cooling cocktail made with homemade horchata base, spiced rum, and DIY cinnamon vanilla simple syrup. Horchata is a sweetened rice-based drink popular in Spain and Mexico. Make the base a day ahead, then the cocktail comes together in minutes. Prep: 5 min (plus overnight for base) | Serves: 1 …

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How to Roast Vegetables with Fruit Vinegars and Shrub Syrups

Quick Summary: Quick Summary: Drizzling fruit-infused vinegars or shrub syrups over vegetables before roasting enhances flavor and adds complexity to simple sheet pan dinners. This guide covers which vinegars work best with which vegetables, plus a flexible roasting recipe. Jump to: RECIPE | What Vinegar to Use? | Difference in Shrub Syrups vs Fruit Vinegars …

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Retro Tiki: Mai Tai & Pineapple Glazed Ham Balls

Quick Summary: Recipes for a retro tiki party, including both the original and a modern Mai Tai, plus pineapple-glazed ham balls that were popular appetizers in the 1950s and 60s. The ham balls were surprisingly delicious. Jump to: Recipe for Ham Balls | Brief History | Tiki Culture Revival | Recipe for Retro Mai Tai …

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