Drinks

Moroccan Mint Tea (Atay) — The Ritual, the History, and How to Make It at Home

Originally published May 30, 2011, updated April, 2026. The moment we landed in Morocco, our Airbnb host introduced us to our first cup of Moroccan Mint Tea. I was immediately in love because most of the countries we visit are coffee forward. And I’m not …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Drinks, Drinks & Beverages, Moroccan, Recipes

12 Slurpable Reasons to Love Chocolate Drinks

I absolutely adore chocolate, especially dark chocolate, don’t you? I find reasons to justify my chocolate indulgence. “It’s healthy to eat chocolate.” “Chocolate reduces stress.” “I need the antioxidants.” Chocolate a weakness. It’s an addiction. It’s love. And it’s not all about eating my chocolate. …

30-Minute or Less Recipes, Adult Drinks, Drinks, Holiday

SSC’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge, Day 1: Authentic Mexican Horchata

“It’s the holiday season.” LOL, I can’t get that song out of my head. Maybe it’s because today is Day 1 of the second annual Simply Sophisticated Cooking’s 13-Day Holiday Challenge. This is the second year that I’m challenging myself to 13 Days of back …

Christmas, Drinks, Holiday

Fun at the 2012 Denver Food & Wine

This past weekend was the 2012 Denver Food & Wine which I managed to get tickets at a great deal on tickets for us to go (2 for 1, cannot be beat!) to the Grand Tasting event. It was our first one and after having …

Drinks, Events & Restaurants

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