🍓 Fruity. Fizzy. Floral. 🍉This refreshing Korean fruit punch called hwachae (화채) gets a Northwest twist with the addition of seasonal salmonberries and a floral finish that stays true to its roots. Modern Hwachae recipes feature fruits like watermelon or berries, mixed with sweetened (often flavored) milk and lemon-lime soda. In this version, I combine… Continue reading Hwachae featuring Salmonberries
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Yuzu Saketini
A citrusy, color-changing cocktail for when science meets celebration We’re diving into Japanese flavors this week, and what better way to kick things off than with a little kitchen magic? My sister-in-law, who adores all things Japanese (and Korean!), came up for a visit recently. Since it was also her birthday, we threw her a… Continue reading Yuzu Saketini
Chinese Sangria aka “Chang”- ria
You may have remembered me crowdsourcing after I posted a photo of a glass of wine I had at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland back in October last year. Well, I was able to track it to a local grocery in Bellevue where I purchased a couple of bottles. At that moment, I… Continue reading Chinese Sangria aka “Chang”- ria
Chinese White Mulled Wine
We are currently spending time with my husband’s family for the holidays and it’s significantly colder in Boulder than it is in Seattle. Our original plan to travel with empty carry on luggages so we can transport the presents back, are out the window, as our snow gear has taken up space, but I made… Continue reading Chinese White Mulled Wine
Tequila Ginger Mules
Ahh, tequila. Just the thought of it transports me to the little town of Tequila in Jalisco, forty five minutes west of Guadalajara, my husband’s hometown. I’ve been to the charming town of Tequila twice; both while pregnant, so the closest I got to trying anything was a whiff of the tastings my husband and… Continue reading Tequila Ginger Mules
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