As you may have noticed I sometimes delve into the past for recipe inspirations. It never ceases to amaze me how innovative the cuisine was pre-modern technology considering the limited supplies and equipment (compared to today). Dishes and beverages usually involved a small handful of local ingredients and were prepared in a rustic manner yet they were incredibly delicious Mulsum. Now I do like all the fusion going on today with food. It’s fun. And it’s had my palate bouncing from one end of the world to another. But there’s a lot to be said for the purity and simplicity to be found in ancient recipes and what they can […]
Matcha Green Smoothie
The green smoothie is probably one of the greatest food inventions since bread. It’s a wonderful way to incorporate whole plant greens and fruits in one delicious and refreshing drink. Green smoothies can boost your energy levels, keep you satiated for hours, are easy to digest, and contain numerous vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals which are vital for your overall well-being. I can’t say enough good things about these wonderful drinks and how my life changed once I was introduced to them. If you haven’t tried a green smoothie yet, you will be pleasantly surprised at how delicious they are and how great they can make you feel. The most compelling […]
Pau d’Arco Apple Spice Tea and Pau D’Arco Passion Latte
Teas are probably the single most comforting and healing drink to me. Now there’s a bold statement if I ever heard one. But I mean it. I can’t think of a time when I didn’t turn to one tea or another to help me recover from some health issue Iced Matcha Green Tea Latte while providing great taste in the process. As a rule, I tend to drink more herbal teas in the Fall and Winter when I feel most vulnerable to viruses. Things seem more chaotic and pressured then. It’s just too easy to abandon common sense and start pushing good health boundaries. A little extra immune support by way […]
Mulsum – Spiced Honey Wine
I first made this wonderful drink about 13 years ago when I wanted to re-create a very old recipe called Mulsum. Mulsum or honey wine (also sometimes called mead) is an archaic recipe. In fact, it’s the oldest alcoholic drink in the world. The process of making Mulsum dates back thousands of years. It’s traveled many roads since, but hasn’t changed much. Each culture since ancient times seemed to embrace the simple and rustic nature of this drink, adding their own special touches yet keeping the authentic characteristics intact. For this recipe, I was inspired by the popular Mulsum that was served in the ancient Roman world. History aside, it’s one fabulous drink. In the […]