At IFBC 2014, I sat through an interesting hosted lunch by Ninja Kitchen. As you may know, I've been a Vita-Mix torch carrier for years. So when asked if I'd like to try one of the new Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ set-ups I actually paused. I wasn't sure. I mean, I have a super blender, right?… Continue reading Mocha Frappes Done Natural
Category: Drinks
Summer Slipping Away – Ice Cold Lemonade
A treat from the newly released Beach House Baking: An Endless Summer of Delicious Desserts- After looking through the lovely photographed cookbook, full of sinful treats, I oddly enough decided to try the lemonade. A late summer heat wave (yet again!) made this decision. I had no desire to make the house any hotter by… Continue reading Summer Slipping Away – Ice Cold Lemonade
Hazelnut Brittle Latte
Look what Kirk brought me home from his recent business trip to Asia: He brings me back Starbucks mugs when he can, on trips. Alas, no Hong Kong this time - he didn't have time and there was a bad typhoon nailing there. My favorite so far is Romania....but I love adding to my collection.… Continue reading Hazelnut Brittle Latte
Iced Caramel Macchiato
Coffee was my life for years - I was a barista for nearly 9 years of it. Have you seen my ebook The Natural Barista: Latte Syrups & Drinks? It was a fun one to write! Overall, I have never been much of a fan of iced coffee drinks when I am at coffee houses.… Continue reading Iced Caramel Macchiato