Tag Archives: beverages

Product Review: Frisa Sparkling Botanical Beverages

Frisa Black Currant and Elderflower Bottles
All Photos By Gail

Healthy Soda: it is a Thing. You might recall my awesome event recap from the 2016 Summer Fancy Food Show, where I met This Handsome Guy at the booth for Frisa Sparkling Botanical Beverages, and was compelled to stop and learn more about this delicious drink. Because, healthy soda; I’m all about it.
Continue reading Product Review: Frisa Sparkling Botanical Beverages

Food Fete Fall 2015: The Recap!

Chopin Display
Cheers to the Chopin Vodka Booth (All Photos By Gail)

For Foodies and Food Writers alike, the change of seasons brings on excitement for holiday foods and ideas for entertaining! It also means that it’s time for Fall Food Fete, a great event to sample new products and get in the mood to celebrate. Here are few of our favorite products from the show, which took place on October 27th!

Continue reading Food Fete Fall 2015: The Recap!

Product Review: Maven Cocktails!

Maven Pinot Noir
All Photos By Gail

A couple of weeks ago, my friend Mark threw a fabulous brunch party, where I was introduced to a delicious alcoholic beverage called Maven. An entirely original cocktail, Maven is created by the infusion of fine wines with premium vodka — two beverages which I love on their own, but would never, ever have thought of combining. Can I just tell you that the result is a great-tasting cocktail that kind of blew my mind a little.
Continue reading Product Review: Maven Cocktails!

Release the Kraken! Holiday Cocktail Recipes Featuring Kraken Rum

Kraken Rum

Drinking and Holidays; they go together. The Kraken Rum is imported black spiced rum from the Caribbean which is named for the sea beast of myth and legend made famous by film, The Clash of The Titans. The base rum used in Kraken – distilled from molasses made from local sugar cane – is aged 12 to 24 months and is then blended with a proprietary mix of 11 spices, including cinnamon, ginger and clove. Tasty! All added ingredients are natural, and The Kraken is gluten-free and vegan.

Continue reading Release the Kraken! Holiday Cocktail Recipes Featuring Kraken Rum

Halloween Cocktail: Voodoo Cider!

Three Olives Whipped Cream Vodka

Ingredients:

2 Parts Three Olives Whipped Cream Vodka
2 Parts Apple Cider
Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

Pour both ingredients into a tall mug, garnish with cinnamon stick. Sip and enjoy!

Three Olives Cider Mug