Drinks, Cocktails, Punches, and Glogg - The New York Times Essential Cookbook

I love a cookbook that acknowledges that drinks are part of the meal, and, of course, Hesser does not disappoint. This is a very thorough drinks section. My only complaint? So many of the recipes involved alcohol mixed with milk or cream, something that makes me shudder.

There are fun things in here too though. The onset of the smoothie. Iced coffee obsession. Gourmet hot chocolate. Possible solutions to the mint problem I have going on in my garden.

This week I’ll share what I made!

Food And Lit: Guatemala

September was Guatemala month for Food And Lit. If you’re looking to read a book about recent Guatemalan history you must read Caminar. Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time, it’s a middle grade novel told in verse. I read it and then began a campaign to get my son to read it.

Guatemala is known for its coffee and chocolate so of course I had to treat myself. I also made Kak’ik for dinner one night. Really good!

Next month we’re in Zambia!