Tag Archives: drinks

CUBA LIBRE

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Manu

Who’s up for a drink?? Today I want to show you how to make one of my all time favourite cocktails: Cuba Libre (or Rum and Coke). It is really very easy and does not require any particular skill… it … Continue reading →

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Posted in Drinks, South American | Tagged cocktails, coke, cola, Cuba, Cuba Libre, Cuban, drinks, lime, lime juice, rum | 3 Comments

BANANA, COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Manu

Lately I have been experimenting quite a bit with smoothies and shakes. The truth is, I have been left with some ripe fruits that needed to be used and I wanted to make something light and healthy with it. Besides, … Continue reading →

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Posted in Breakfast, Drinks, Fruits, Gluten Free, Snack, Tea Time, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged banana, bananas, breakfast, children, coconut, coconut cream, drinks, easy, fruits, gluten free, healthy, honey, kids, passion fruit, smoothie, smoothies, snack, tea time, tropical, vegan, vegetarian | 3 Comments

MIMOSA COCKTAIL

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Manu

Today I want to share with you a very easy recipe for quite a sophisticated drink: the Mimosa cocktail. This delicious and pretty looking drink is basically made of sparkling wine mixed with fresh orange juice, could it get any … Continue reading →

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Posted in Drinks, Fruits, Special Occasions | Tagged champagne, cocktails, drinks, easy, fruits, orange juice, oranges, sparkling wine, Special Occasions, spumante, Woman's Day | 1 Comment

ITALIAN STYLE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH WHIPPED CREAM

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Manu

Italian winters can be really cold. I miss the short days, cosy evenings and heart warming food that we used to have during those cold months. The truth is, it never gets that cold here. One of the special treats we would … Continue reading →

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Posted in Chocolates, Desserts, Drinks, Gluten Free, Italian, Special Occasions, Street Food, Tea Time | Tagged chocolate, cream, dessert, drinks, gluten free, hearts, Hot Chocolate, Italian, Italy, Street Food, sweets, tea time, whipped cream, winter | 10 Comments

HOME-MADE BAILEYS IRISH CREAM

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Manu

Baileys is at the top of my list of favourite liquors. I love it plain or in cocktails… and I also use it to make sweets. I make a killer Baileys Ice Cream and I always recommend it to people … Continue reading →

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Posted in Christmas, Drinks, Special Occasions | Tagged Bailey's, Baileys Irish Cream, Christmas, cream, drinks, gift ideas, gifts, home-made, Ireland, Irish, liqueur, liquor, Special Occasions, St. Patrick's Day, Whiskey | 11 Comments

HALLOWEEN PUNCH

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Manu

I cannot believe it is Halloween again! Before you know it, it will be Christmas time! Where does time fly?? It seems like last week that I published my Halloween Treats, instead it’s been a year already! As you may … Continue reading →

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Posted in Drinks, Fruits, Gluten Free, Special Occasions | Tagged blackcurrant, blueberries, children, drinks, fruits, Halloween, holidays, kids, lychees, party ideas, punch, rum, Special Occasions | 7 Comments

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Manu

Today I want to share with you the recipe for one of my favourite drinks: Strawberry Daiquiri. I love the sweet and sourish taste given by the combination of strawberries and citrus juice. I also love rum… I must admit … Continue reading →

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Posted in Drinks, Events, Fruits, Gluten Free, Special Occasions, Vegetarian | Tagged alcohol, alcoholic, daiquiri, drinks, ice, lemon, lime, party, pink, rum, strawberries, summer | 3 Comments

AYRAN

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Manu

After making home-made yogurt, I was left with quite a bit of whey and no ideas on what to do with it! Luckily, I asked my friend Sawsan from Chef in Disguise and she gave me the perfect recipe: Ayran. … Continue reading →

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