Drinks

A Lesson In Making The Perfect Bloody Mary And Nods To The Green Apple Mojito

February 10, 2012

I arrived at Prospect Bar and Grill expecting to take photos of the view. It’s located on Prospect Street in La Jolla, upstairs in a building that happens to have an amazing ocean view. Until then, I had only been at night without the luxury of enjoying everything this bar and grill has to offer. Read on, cocktail lovers.

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BevMo!’s Super Bowl XLVI Cocktail Recipes (Giveaway)

February 3, 2012

Just in case beer isn’t enough for your crowd, here are some fancy cocktail ideas for the Super Bowl courtesy of BevMo!. Tell us what you’re drinking on Sunday and you may win a $25 BevMo! gift card.

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6 Reasons Why Coffee Can Be Good For You (Keurig K-Cup Promo Code)

January 23, 2012

Even though I drink lemon water first thing in the morning, I do still enjoy a cup of coffee with my breakfast. This got me curious as to whether or not there truly are any health benefits associated with drinking coffee. It turns out that there are, based on some scientific studies.

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Heart Shaped Ice Cubes For Valentine’s Day (Or Getting Your Kids To Drink Milk)

January 9, 2012

La Jolla Girl has been on a milk strike. In desperation, I’ve been dropping Strawberry Nesquik (please advise if there is a healthier alternative) heart-shaped ice cubes into it. This, along with a pretty straw (purchased at Sweet Paper in La Jolla), seems to work. This silicone tray can be frozen, put in the oven, and washed in the dishwasher. I bought it at Marukai Value+ (a favorite Japanese dollar store, near where Balboa meets [...]

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Load Your Keurig K-Cup Holder With Barista Prima At A Discount

November 27, 2011

I can tie a cup of coffee to a memory of another city or country. For example, I remember exactly what the coffee at Laduree in Paris tastes like and how I felt when I sipped it (replicating the macaroon is another story). Same with the coffee at our hotel in Rome or at a restaurant in Lisbon (albeit after visiting the Museum of Port Wine).

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Fair Trade Versus Conventional Coffee: Which Do You Buy?

October 20, 2011

Initially, I was hesitant to try a Keurig coffee maker because I perceived it to be a less environmentally friendly option. I’m happy that I was wrong. La Jolla Dad argues that before our Keurig, we were wasting far too much coffee and water in our old coffee maker. I also take comfort in the fact that Green Mountain Coffee promotes sustainable coffee. Prior to my Keurig Ambassadorship, I made a point of buying Fair Trade [...]

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