Kahlua is a coffee flavored liqueur that originates from Mexico. The region is known for growing coffee beans and sugar cane, which merge in this spirit as if it was grown together. Rum, as you may or may not know…
Simple Homemade Spiced Kahlua
Vegan Honey Roasted Peanuts
I generally try to dig up a little bit of history on dishes and treats with each post, sending you away with a nugget of information planted deep in your grey matter. Unfortunately, I cannot find where Honey Roasted Peanuts…
Perfect Vegan Peanut Brittle
Brittle is a type of sugar, heated to the hard crack stage (300°F). I strongly suggest you use a candy thermometer for this, it is far too easy to ruin a batch of candy. There seems to be such an…
Seitan & Sweet Potato Skewers with Apricot-Tequila Glaze
July 24th is National Tequila Day and I love finding (and sharing) original ways to celebrate! You don’t have to enjoy sipping cocktails or scarfing cupcakes to get excited for this recipe. I wonder if planning National Tequila Day in…
Vegan Orange Chocolate Milk Martini
I really like that this cocktail isn’t as sweet as it sounds. It’s on the same wavelength as a white russian. Though I have a pretty high sweet tolerance, I’ll drink kahlua on the rocks! It’s the bitters that really…
Vegan Brandy Milk Punch
For this traditional New Orleans drink, I suggest you go for a vanilla non-dairy milk. That means you don’t have to add extra sugar syrup. Often served during brunch, some say Brandy Milk Punch is a hangover cure. The vanilla…
Vegan Whole Wheat Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread is my number 1 favorite type of cookie—thick, soft and chewy. I don’t even ice or frost my gingerbread, but it’s a nice little touch when people other than me are partaking. Bake a little long and roll a…