Beverages

Caffeine-Free Creamy Chai Lattes with Maca from Phoebe Lapine

As a borderline millennial, I grew up in the Starbucks generation. This was before there was one on every block in the world. And, therefore, when one opened on my actual block in middle school, it was cool beyond belief. My friends used to come over after sports practice and we’d grab lattes on the way home. Though I doubt any of them were drinking coffee at 5pm on a school night, I can tell you that I definitely was not. Instead, I always opted for a spiced chai tea latte. Fortunately, my spiced chai tea lattes left nothing more… Read more

I Am Baker’s Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

Sometimes a little decadence is in order for the holidays. This Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, made in the Wolf Gourmet high-performance blender, is the ultimate season’s delight. The secret to creating this mouthwatering milkshake? Blending in an actual slice of baked pumpkin pie. Smooth, creamy, and packed with rich pumpkin flavor, this delicious drink comes together in just a few minutes thanks to the Wolf Gourmet blender.  Just turn the knob to “smoothie” and let the blender work its magic. The result? A gloriously smooth and delicious milkshake that’s fit for the season.   Amanda Rettke is the creator of I Am Baker, and… Read more

Plum Bellini from The Broken Bread

The type of produce available during the summer months is truly a glorious thing to behold. I have a great love for stone fruits, and as much as I adore peaches, the plums this summer have been stealing the show. Plus the beautiful color they lend to various dishes and drinks is truly breathtaking, so this plum bellini cocktail seemed like a great way to put a few juicy summer plums to use. This refreshing summer cocktail is a variant of the ever-so-popular peach bellini—an invigorating mixture of stone fruit puree and effervescent Prosecco. The combined sweetness and tartness of… Read more

Apt2B Baking’s Strawberry and Grapefruit Frosé

I love frozen, slushy cocktails in the summertime, but I’ve never had a blender that could handle the job as well as I would like. I was always left with unpleasant ice bits that made my frozen cocktail experience less than ideal. That is, until I got a real deal Wolf Gourmet blender that makes quick work of ice and anything else I throw at it. Thanks to my new kitchen companion, this is my summer of frozen drinks, and the prettiest and tastiest of them all couldn’t be easier to make. Just add some frozen, full-flavored rosé, frozen strawberries,… Read more

Piña Colada Smoothie from Grandbaby Cakes

Lately I’ve been imagining that I’m on a Caribbean island relaxing on a lounge chair on the sand watching the perfect waves wash on the shore. This daydream of course isn’t complete without the perfect tropical drink. Pina Coladas always fit that bill for me. The tropical flavors just sing and come together perfectly.  I feel totally relaxed as I drink one. Recently, I turned my fave cocktail into a smoothie that can be enjoyed for breakfast or anytime of the day by the whole family, including the kiddies. The flavors are perfectly tropical and filled with fruit flavor. It… Read more

Greet the Day with Greens

After a month of indulgences, we’re ready to reset. Fresh greens, lighter meals, and a bit of restraint is in order. Instead of blending eggnog and whipped cream, January calls for blending fruits and vegetables. Starting the day with a vibrant, nutrition-packed whole juice gets your day off to a good start. Our recipe features all things green – spinach, cucumber, green grapes, a green apple, and nutrition newcomer, spirulina. Yes, the humble algae hanging around on the surface of your local pond has risen to the top. As a superfood superstar, it offers an ideal mix of protein, antioxidants,… Read more

Add Some Sparkle to Your Party

Entertaining experts agree – while you can wait a bit to serve the food, you should have drinks ready when guests arrive to get them mingling. Our favorite way to serve beverages at a party is to offer a signature cocktail (instead of a fully stocked bar), plus wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. It’s fun, gets people talking, and simplifies your holiday fête planning. You’ll have guests quickly served and be able to spend more time enjoying the party. Since it is the holiday season, a sophisticated drink with a little sparkle and gorgeous color is in order. We recommend saving… Read more

Blue Lagoon Smoothie from Sarah Fennel

A blue algae smoothie filled with detoxifying spirulina, chia seeds, and blueberries. Hello, summer bod. Hands down, my blog is known for indulgent desserts. Things like salted caramel brownies and cookies and cream macarons. And I’ll be the first to admit that I love those desserts down to the last bite. But because my days are filled with cakes, cookies, and chocolate, in my “real” life I balance these things out with a pretty healthy lifestyle. I work out almost every day, doing a mixture of yoga, HIIT training, and cardio. I eat mostly vegetarian (though every once in a… Read more

Mermaid Smoothie from Pineapple and Coconut

Summertime is our favorite time of year. Longer days spent in the sun at the beach and the pool. Collecting seashells and suntans, sun-kissed hair, wearing flip-flops and beach hats daily. Sleeping in and lots of iced drinks, slushies and smoothies to keep us full. This has been a mermaid summer for us so far with the amount of time we have already spent at the beach so I created this healthy and delicious Mermaid Smoothie to go along with it. I am a big fan of adding extra nutrients to fruit smoothies to boost the nutritional value. Often times… Read more

Heat Up Margarita Night with Jalapeño

  Liven up your Cinco de Mayo celebrations with a true craft cocktail, jalapeño-infused margarita on the rocks. And be sure to keep the recipe handy – Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and Mom might appreciate something with more of a kick than candy and flowers. If Dad consents to you using his good tequila, she’s going to appreciate it even more. Forget the sugary, green store bought margarita mix. We infuse simple syrup to create this spicy and refreshing drink. Making simple syrup takes a few minutes, and will infinitely expand your craft cocktail repertoire. We showed… Read more

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