Drinks

Mason jar drinks perfect for a BBQ

Amy Lea — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:03:00 -0700

Warmer weather brings the cooking outside! Break away from ordinary soda and tea and serve one of these Mason jar-inspired drinks at your next outdoor barbeque.

New Girl drinking game: True American

Deirdre Kaye — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:43:00 -0800

True American is one of the strangest drinking games we've ever witnessed. As Jess once described it, "It's 50% drinking game, 50% life-size Candy Land." Technically, no official rules exist for this game. So, we looked around at what everyone else suggested, and this is what we've come up with.

Best drink shortcuts

Claire Gallam — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 01:56:00 -0700

Having a bunch of your girlfriends over and have no idea what drink to serve? Instead of stressing yourself out by trying to create the perfect drink, use one of these easy drink shortcuts instead.

What exactly is Kombucha Tea?

Claire Gallam — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:08:00 -0800

Is the cure for AIDS hiding in a batch of fermented tea, yeast, sugar and bacteria? For many people hopping on the Kombucha tea train, the answer is that simple. Others believe it also can even cure baldness. However, not all the claims of this murky, goopy tea are positive. There have been hospitalizations and even deaths associated with people gulping it down like water. So where do you stand? Are you brave enough to drink this mysterious elixir?

Study links diet soda to strokes, heart attacks

Erica Sagon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:16:00 -0800

Diet soda is easier on your waistline, but a new study shows that it is harder on your heart.

Non-alcoholic drinks and chocolate pairings

Deanna Sletten — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

When pairing chocolate with your favorite drink, it’s fun to mix and match flavors that complement or contrast with your beverage. Try these combinations for a delightful mixture of flavor that will satisfy your sweetest chocolate desire.

How to make Coke floats

Heather Barnett — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

A traditional Coke float is served in a tall, frosted glass or mug. The original recipe is easy -- just pour Coke over one or two scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream and serve -- but there are a lot of ways to dress it up, too.

Low-calorie ways to stay hydrated this summer

Michele Dudash — Wed, 11 May 2011 12:04:00 -0700

The summer season brings rising temperatures, bright sunshine and active people in the great outdoors. These factors can zap your hydration status, leaving you searching for the nearest thirst-quenching fix. While water may be the best source of hydration, these healthy low-calorie concoctions will also do the trick.

Green cocktails for St Patrick's Day

Kori Ellis — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:05:00 -0800

Ideas for green cocktails to serve for St. Patrick's Day. Are you planning a St Patrick's Day party? If you want to offer your guests a sophisticated green cocktail rather than just green beer, here are some terrific drink choices.

Sexy Valentine’s Day cocktails

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:45:00 -0800

Spice and sweeten your Valentine’s Day evening with one of these lusciously sexy Valentine’s Day cocktails. From the latest spirit – a sensuous coca leaf liqueur – to an appetizing food and wine pairing app, you can set the right mood with a single mouthwateringly romantic Valentine’s Day drink.

Most fattening drinks of all time

Michele Borboa, MS — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 05:55:00 -0800

Those seemingly innocent specialty coffees and fruit-based cocktails that you’ve convinced yourself are healthy because of the fruit could be the very bane of your weight loss efforts. Here are the five most fattening drinks of all time and five healthy beverage alternatives that are just as satisfying for far fewer calories.

Star Hodgson's signature cocktails

SheKnows Food & Recipe Editors — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:24:00 -0800

Star Hodgson is the beverage director of LRG properties, including Loa in New Orleans. The Loa bar is an eclectic sanctuary, an elegant, even opulent space, serving this beloved city’s most inventive cocktails. These house-infused concoctions incorporate local seasonal produce and herbs paired with small-batch premium spirits creating a one-of-a-kind multi-sensory experience.

Make your own juice packs

Brooke McLay — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:39:00 -0700

A proper school lunch looks something like this to a kid: chip bag, colorful treat, and something good to drink. There is nary the thought of needed protein, nutrients, and fiber when it comes to children choosing their school lunch preferences. Most wouldn’t even think to consider the unwieldy sugar content, high fructose corn syrup, and unnatural preservatives that can be found in most store bought snacks and drinks.

7 Tips for stocking your home bar – cheap!

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:09:00 -0700

Party season has officially arrived, bringing with it Monday Night Football games, just-because dinner parties, and holiday get-togethers that all need good eats and great drinks to go with them. However, entertaining as the hostess with the most-est can get pricey, especially if you’re serving up a tasty bevy of mixed drinks. Ray Foley, author of Bartending for Dummies, 4th Ed shares seven super simple tips to stock your home bar like a pro and still have money in your wallet.

Starbucks raising prices

Meagan Morris — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:05:00 -0700

Starbucks announced their plans to increase prices on some of their premium drinks as a response to increasing coffee costs. Will the added cost of your morning latte encourage you to prepare your own coffee at home?

DUI: What to do if you’re stopped

Tom Anelli — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:12:00 -0700

Holidays are often centered on drinking, with parties typically filled with a bevy of alcoholic beverages. More often than not, people drive to these parties and don’t have convenient alternate transportation to get home. With the holidays soon upon us, it's imperative to have an understanding of your rights and a brief overview of issues people face when pulled over for driving under the influence -- and what your big-picture smartest course of action is.

Crazy craft beers you must try

Diana De Cicco — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:18:00 -0700

Beer comes in many different varieties and flavors but recently craft brews have gone way beyond pumpkin or blueberry to the realm of oyster or coffee. If you are up for a little taste bud adventure, try a few crazy and unique craft beers as part of your summer beer enjoyment.

Best spring beers

Diana De Cicco — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:53:00 -0700

After you are finished enjoying your winter lagers and before you indulge in the crisp cold brews of summer, come the light and refreshing springtime beers. Many craft breweries are now producing beers specifically for spring to help transition your taste buds from winter to summer season. Here are six top picks for tasty spring brews.

Craft beer buying tips

Diana De Cicco — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:32:00 -0700

When you start appreciating craft beers, buying them is much like buying fine wines. You want to purchase brews that are going to be appealing to your palate, mood and, if dining, food. If you are new to buying quality beers, here are a few tips to buy the best brew for you.