Lisa Kadane

Wind down after a long day of exploring Africa with a delicious & refreshing sundowner cocktail. Vodka, Jack Daniels and red wine - not all in the same glass though!

A guide to celebrating the New Year & new you with non-alcoholic spirits.

Port wine is quickly becoming a favorite among millennials. The robust, fruity flavors range from sweet to dry & suit just about any palate.

From its disputed origin story to its increasingly elaborate garnishes, explore the Bloody Mary’s history and make two bartender-approved recipes.

The Rundle Bar's delicious sips draw inspiration — and ingredients — from the great outdoors.

Hook & Barrel's Lisa Kadane breaks down the fascinating history and enduring popularity of eggnog, followed by two recipes for the drink.

You can thank transatlantic travel for the original Irish Coffee. And we went all the way to Foynes for the recipe.

In the middle of a Maui Gold pineapple field on the fertile flanks of the Haleakalá volcano, planted rows of the king of fruit stretch to the horizon. As far as the eye can see, plump yellow pineapple bodies with spiky green crowns sit on thrones of sharp, sworded leaves.

There’s a reason Captain Jack Sparrow, a pirate portrayed by Johnny Depp in the Pirates of the Caribbean film franchise, is always holding a bottle of rum, and slurring his speech—those swashbuckling, anti-hero mariners of yore loved a good buzz.

With 18 venomous spines and an ability to float fearlessly, lionfish look more formidable than edible. But as Chef Irv Miller knows, there are tender filets under that tough exterior.