The rough wheat character of this Irish soda bread is quite satisfying– especially topped with a schmear of fresh dill butter.

Bake Sale Cupcakes…sweet, basic & beautiful.

Upside-down cheese pastry

We made the Smitten Kitchen’s Easy Chocolate Cake twice – once sifting dry ingredients and once without sifting. Which one tasted better?

Apple Cider Soda

Whole wheat flour, oats, sucanat, fresh pumpkin and dark chocolate chips turn these cookies into a healthy holiday dessert.

Salty and slightly sweet pretzel rolls, perfect as the base for your favorite sandwich, or as a quick and tasty snack!

Halloween Witches Brew

A delicious, healthy alternative to store bought soda. This Lime Pomegranate Soda is simple and refreshing.

Kinky Pomegranate Soda, a sassy drink from a juicy gems

All natural strawberry syrup with a kick- great mixed with sparkling water as a soda alternative.

Ginger Basil Grapefruit Spritzer — Enjoy the last days of Summer with this delicious refresher!

gummy worm soda!

The recipe for a classic Cuban cocktail: mojito. A drink made with rum, lime, mint and sugar.

Sparkling Lime soda with Indian Spice mix

Pineapple Lime Cooler

An authentic version of the historic Singapore Sling.

Pink Dragon Fruit Soda is made with the juice of a pink dragon fruit, lime and simple syrup topped off with effervescent soda water.

Coffee Cream Soda Granita. I like my caffeine fizzy and frozen

Perfect for a sweltering summer day

Mango-grapefruit palomas – a fizzy version of a margarita – from July’s cookbook of the month!

Summery cocktail made with strawberries, basil, vodka, club soda and a drizzle of honey. Cheers!