Summer Pairing

Lemon Chicken Pesto with

The herbs in my garden are doing a lot better than the vegetables right now. I’m especially happy with my basil and lemon balm. So, I figured I’d try a slight alteration on the traditional pesto recipe to make it more in taste with some lemon balm (I also didn’t have enough basil to make… Continue reading Lemon Chicken Pesto with

Summer Pairing

Home Made Croutons and Lemon Balm Mint Water Infusion

Do you guys ever guy a fresh baguette from the farmer’s market, for get about it for a day, only to discover it’s become hard as a freaking rock? That can’t just be me right? That’s how I got the idea for today’s recipe. I accidentally left a baguette out a little too long and… Continue reading Home Made Croutons and Lemon Balm Mint Water Infusion

International Food · Summer Pairing

Chicken Lo Mein with Lemon Basil Water

The idea of trying to make Lo Mein popped into my head while I was perusing Pintrist this week. Suddenly, all I wanted was Lo Mein and I wanted to be able to easily make it when I felt like eating it (which sometimes happens when restaurants aren’t open). For the pairing drink, I wanted… Continue reading Chicken Lo Mein with Lemon Basil Water

Appetizers · Brunch Pairing · comfort food · Light Pairing · Spring Pairing · Vegan

Chilled Vegan Strawberry Soup with Strawberry Bubly

The beginning of June means that it’s the season for strawberries. Usually, at this time of year, the farmer’s market I used frequent would host their annual strawberry festival. However, between my relocation and COVID-19, I won’t be able to celebrate at the strawberry festival this year. But that doesn’t mean that I can’t still… Continue reading Chilled Vegan Strawberry Soup with Strawberry Bubly