Archive for the ‘Drinks’ Category

Wine Review – Pasek Cellars Blackberry Wine

Friday, March 19th, 2010

I know next to nothing about wines, and tend to dislike or barely tolerate the flavor of most of them except in cooking applications, so I was pleasantly surprised when I opened a bottle of Pasek Cellars Blackberry Wine and was greeted with a real aroma of blackberries :-P ...

Product Review: Pepsi Natural

Tuesday, May 5th, 2009

(Image source: Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages) On a Costco run on Monday, I came across a display with a case of the new, limited time Pepsi Natural - made with real sugar, no artificial colors, just old fashioned ingredients. I had to give it a try. I popped a ...

Brazilian Lemonade

Friday, February 20th, 2009

This is my attempt at the Brazilian Lemonade served at the Rodizio Grill. In Brazil it's known as Swiss Lemonade - "Limonada SuiƧa." I think it turned out quite well. Next time I'll return the mix to the blender to get it more frothy. ...

Product Review: Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

(picture from Canada Dry website) Yes, it sounds bizarre, but Canada Dry's new Green Tea Ginger Ale is really very good. It's light and refreshing, combining the best of both green tea and ginger ale into an outstanding fusion. I was intrigued when I saw the box in Target, ...