This sweet drink has been one of my favorites since I was a young girl and now my boys love it! We have so many great Mexican restaurants all around us that serve horchata- but...

Spring is here, the citrus is booming, and I am lucky enough to have neighbors that share from their abundant lemon trees. This time of year, I am making a lot of lemonade, but I...

I make a big batch of lavender lemonade every year during harvest time. Harvest takes place by my parents’ house in the heat of summer, and many friends come to lend a hand. A big,...

This is a very refreshing, beautiful summer drink. It is fun to keep this simple syrup in your refrigerator to make spritzers all week. The deep red and purple color and elderberry flavor transform a...

In the first week of August of every year, Santa Barbara celebrates Old Spanish Days Fiesta! It is a time when the town remembers its heritage and history. It has always been my favorite time in...

  This cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of summer. Mulberries have a short season, so these delicate long dark red berries are a delicacy for this region. I have found that...