One candy cane Hot cocoa mix When you get your cup of hot cocoa, put your favorite candy cane in it, then let it set for two minutes. After that, it should have a hint of mint. If not, stir it... Read more >>

Three limes Three lemons One tablespoon of sugar Have a juicer ready, squeeze the juice out into a pitcher, then add the tablespoon of sugar. Enjoy. Read more >>

My friend Helen Gao, better known to all of us as A Yi (“Auntie”), dispenses great cooking and good advice with a strong Shanghai accent. Last year when I had a terrible spring cold I... Read more >>

In the sixties it was hard to find a good cup of coffee anywhere in Britain. Tea was offered everywhere from upscale restaurants to railway stations. The traditional strong “cuppa” was... Read more >>

I am known for my iced tea by Jeff’s and Steve’s friends. Now, my boys make it all the time and claim to make it better than me! Jeff’s friends have even opted for the tea over beer.... Read more >>

These days, a coffee shop on every corner is the rule, not the exception. Here in San Francisco, I’m within spitting distance of a Peet’s, a Starbuck’s—make that... Read more >>

Ingredients: 1 cup evaporated milk 1/2 cup instant chocolate powder 3 tablespoons sugar 1 cup water 1 banana, chopped (optional) 3 cups crushed ice Directions: Place all ingredients in a... Read more >>

This cognac comes in a crystal bottle dipped in 24K yellow gold and sterling platinum (four kilograms of precious metal) and decorated with 6,500 certified brilliant-cut diamonds, master-crafted by… Read more >>

A refreshing cold drink made from rice, almonds, cinnamon, lime zest, and sugar, horchata is rumored to be a hangover cure and is frequently served at breakfast. Even though the drink has a milky... Read more >>

Dear EarthTalk: There are so many energy drinks on the market, but they all seem very high in sugar, coloring, and preservatives. Are there any natural versions that offer a healthier... Read more >>