I adapted this creation from Marcus Samuelsson's recipe for Aquavit for holiday gift-giving several years ago but never got around to posting it. The recipe was such a hit and so amazingly delicious, it would have been a shame to keep this under wraps any longer. I never attempted to recreate Samuelsson's original recipe, so I don't … Continue reading Citrus-Infused Vodka
For those of you who aren't familiar, alcohol infusions versus mixing flavors into alcohol is like the difference between letting sliced fruit marinate in a jar of water and merely adding fruit juice to the water. Infusions don't dilute the original liquid or add volume to it. They leave behind pure flavor. I like … Continue reading Star Anise and Tangerine Infused Vodka
I love a nicely wrapped present. I also love wrapping presents. I take after my mother, the original fashion stylist for gifts. Her adornments turn them into presents wrapped in presents. I become giddy when I receive one of her works of art. I want others to feel the same way, so I've adopted her … Continue reading Fabric Gift Wrapping
I've always enjoyed gourmet popcorn. The ones that come in the big tins, divided, in various flavors. As a kid, I'd grab tiny fistfuls and delight in their cheddary/chocolaty/toffee-crunchy goodness. As I became a teenager, I realized that all that stuff on the usually diet-friendly popcorn was anything but, and stayed away from it. Now … Continue reading Sweet and Spicy Popcorn
Kristin Rath 