Remembering Summer with Homemade Blackberry Liqueur
Tag: Drink Recipes
Amazake – Sweet Sake Drink
Winter has finally arrived in Seattle. On Thursday, we had our first snow of the season.
I suddenly remembered that I still have some sake kasu (sake lees) from our sake brewery visits earlier this year. If you happen to be in Japan late January – February in a sake brewing region, don’t miss the opportunity to participate in a brewery tour. It is really fun as well as educational. We even happened upon a once-a-year brewery gathering and tasting event that day. I am by no means a drinker, but I had a BLAST! Continue reading “Amazake – Sweet Sake Drink”
Elderflower Cordial
Elderflowers are in season
I first came across elderflower cordial in the kitchen counter of a farmhouse near Škocjan Caves, Slovenia. I didn’t know what to do with it, but the name carried certain warmth and happiness. So when I saw them at my local farmers market last weekend. I decided to give it a try. Continue reading “Elderflower Cordial”