What is Tepache? Tepache is a lightly fermented, effervescent pineapple drink, perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. It’s a distant cousin to kombucha, drinking vinegars, and shrubs, with an even more distant relation to cider. But what exactly is tepache? It’s a (slightly) sparkling drink made from discarded pineapple rinds that have been […]
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There is nothing better to quench your thirst on a hot summer day than a cold glass of Agua Fresca de Jamaica. Made from dried Hibiscus flowers, the crimson or deep magenta-colored flowers infuse the cold drink with a beautiful hue. People drink Agua de Jamaica both hot and cold. The beverage has a tart, […]
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Society Culinaria on behalf of Cacique. All opinions and the recipe are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands we love. The other day I heard on the radio Jimmy Buffet’s famous song, “If you like Piña Coladas.” It’s one of those tunes where you know all of […]
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Heaven. That’s how I felt when I sipped the watermelon agua fresca today. The drink is so refreshing, sweet, and brings a smile to my face every time. Beautiful in color and taste, Aguas frescas are a refreshing beverage and mostly found in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and the southwest of the United States. […]
Continue ReadingToday is National Tequila Day, a wonderful reminder to enjoy a tequila beverage. Sure it is mid-week, but who cares?! A margarita would pair nicely with your Taco Tuesday menu for dinner tonight. Here’s a margarita recipe we featured a while back that is sure to get you singing to Chente tonight. Grapefruit Margarita Yields 2 […]
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