Category Archives: Drinks

My Go-To Hot Chocolate

Today, I had my first hot chocolate of the season. I usually wait until it gets really cold outside to have my first hot chocolate. I’m not sure why, but I think having it be really cold outside makes me … Continue reading

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Carrot, Grapefruit and Ginger Juice

It’s starting to feel like winter outside, so it’s time to amp up the Vitamin C and A. I’ve actually been feeling healthier this year (aside from seasonal allergies), but it never hurts to boost your reserves ahead of cold … Continue reading

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Iced Lavender Latte

Lavender lattes are one of my favorite things. I’m not sure when I had one for the first time, but ever since then, I’ve craved them. There are a bunch of places in St. Louis that make a delicious lavender … Continue reading

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Vegan Horchata

Believe it or not, there are some good things about being in quarantine. One of them is the ability to take stock of what you have. I’ve spent the past couple weeks doing a thorough inventory of my apartment, keeping … Continue reading

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Dalgona Coffee

Last week, I was scrolling through Instagram stories when I saw one from Ben Mims, the cooking columnist for The Lost Angeles Times. Ben was making a coffee drink that looked like a cross between a latte, meringue, and milkshake. … Continue reading

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The Best Hot Chocolate Ever

I know you’ve been anxiously awaiting my recipe for the best hot chocolate ever. So, here it is. I refined this recipe based on a bunch I’ve tried over the years and intuition. Hot chocolate is a fine art, but … Continue reading

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Strawberry Mint Rose Agua Fresca

A week ago, I ran a poll on Twitter asking people what I should make with my surplus of strawberries. Everyone voted for strawberry agua fresca. I ended up making a strawberry buttermilk cake. Flash-forward to this weekend, when I … Continue reading

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St. Louis Coffee

One of my earliest memories is loving the smell of coffee. My grandfather liked drinking it so we always had a pot brewing when he came over. I thought since I loved the smell of coffee, I’d love the taste … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Lassi

I spent the last week making everything with pumpkin, partly because I was craving it and partly because I constantly had extra pumpkin to use up. The struggle, as they say, is real. After I made pumpkin waffles, I saved … Continue reading

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Peach Crumble Shake

Let me tell you about the best milkshake I’ve ever had. But before we go any further, I have to warn you: it’s vegan. If you’re still reading, congratulations. You’re about to get the recipe for the best milkshake I’ve … Continue reading

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