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March 16, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

The Cure for the Common Irish Coffee & Cocktail!

March 16, 2015 By Tanji Leave a Comment

My all time favorite coffee (until now) hails from the Buena Vista in San Francisco – a classic in my book. These Irish variations, however, come MIGHTY close. Lucky for you, we have the recipes! Plus, a spirited shot or two from the one and only Baileys…Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Filed Under: Cocktails, Coffee, Holiday, Recipe, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: Baileys, coffee, espresso, latté, lavender, mint, St. Patrick's Day

September 23, 2012 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Brix is a BIG Deal in Napa!

September 23, 2012 By Tanji Leave a Comment

There’s certainly more to do in Napa than just taste incredible wines. A girl’s gotta eat, right? Brix Restaurant is one of the best places to spend an afternoon or evening enjoying the gorgeous setting and feasting upon homegrown produce from their garden.

Filed Under: Brix Restaurant, Napa Valley Tagged With: Brix, Brix Restaurant, gnocchi, mint, mint pesto, Napa, Napa Valley, pesto, Sauvignon Blanc

May 15, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

Fresh snapper and celebrity chef at Reef

May 15, 2011 By Tanji 2 Comments

Reef is one of the hottest restaurants in Houston. Located in midtown, the eatery is also home to celebrity chef Bryan Caswell. You might have seen him on “The Next Iron Chef”. He brings flavors from around the world to Texas, after working in cities like New York and Hong Kong. This Snapper Carpaccio with Grapefruit Agra Dolce reflects those international tastes.

Filed Under: Bryan Caswell, Greater Houston, Reef Tagged With: Chef Bryan Caswell, chili, cilantro, grapefruit, Houston, Iron Chef, mint, Reef, Texas

August 1, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Mojito Madness at Westin La Cantera!

August 1, 2010 By Tanji Leave a Comment

Nothing cools you down like an ice cold Mojito – the flavors of fresh lime juice, mint and rum are incredibly refreshing. The key to making the perfect Mojito is to use fresh ingredients and to avoid a couple of very common mistakes-don’t tear the mint leaves for starters!