Austin Cocktail Round-Up

Posted on April 11, 2013 by jess sconé • 7 Comments

Tales of the Texas VegFest (starring jaw-dropping vegan funnel cakes, tacos, Capital City goodies, Ethiopian stews and more) this past weekend are still rocking the vegan internet, so consider me crazy jealous – and in taco withdrawal. That’s certainly another long-delayed photo essay in the making for another long-delayed day, because I’m a little busy … Continue reading »

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For Your Drinks: Spicy Hot Chili, Lime & Sea Salt Syrup

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jess sconé • 5 Comments

I’ve been caught dreaming of warm days (which is so not me) and vibrant margaritas (which is the new me) since my trip to Austin, TX with Vida Vegan HQ last month. Give me a patio, a salted rim, dark sunglasses, chips and endless salsa, and you have the highlight of a summer day. It’s … Continue reading »

booze / cocktails / coffee / DIY / drinks / homemade / Kahlua / liqueur / liquor / mixology

Revamped Coffee Liqueur aka Homemade Kahlua

Posted on February 27, 2013 by jess sconé • 7 Comments

One of the proudest moments in the early realm of my DIY mixology was one of the very first: taking on homemade Kahlua for holiday gifts. Once upon a time, a friend had brought a bottle of her own to a party earlier in the holiday season, and I found myself so dang blown away and … Continue reading »

bitters / booze / classy / cocktails / curry / DIY / granola / Heartichoke / Heartichoke Friday / Pakistani / Pakistani food / pasta / portland / PPK 100 / PPK 100 of 2012 / tinctures / vegan / vegan food

Tinctures, Homemade Bitters, Cheese-Making & Project Catch-Up

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jess sconé • 11 Comments

A note for those who came here via the PPK 100 of 2012 – Thanks for stopping by! The following is an account of how to make your own bitters via individual tinctures. If you’re looking to make your own syrups for drinks, per #52, check out my Rhubarb & Rangpur Lime syrup and Hot Chili, Lime & Sea Salt … Continue reading »

booze / cinnamon / cocktails / Heartichoke / infusion / mixology / portland / tea / vanilla / vegan / whiskey

So, this happened…the pumpkin tea spiced whiskey project

Posted on December 18, 2012 by jess sconé • 2 Comments

With the last few days of autumn ahead, it was about time I got down to sharing this seasonal specialty. It’s wonderful and warming and just like taking your first bite of spiced pumpkin bread after the first chilly day in October, especially when shaken with a bit of maple syrup over apple cider. Plus, … Continue reading »

berries / booze / cherries / cocktails / DIY / drinks / FarMar / farmer's market / fruit / Heartichoke / holidays / homemade / liqueur / local / mason jars / portland / PPK 100 / PPK 100 of 2012 / recipes

Obsessing over cherries and making my own liqueurs…

Posted on November 25, 2012 by jess sconé • 8 Comments

Updated with prettier pictures of the finished projects & much blushing to see this included on the PPK 100 for 2012! If you’re looking to make your own syrups for drinks, per #52, check out my Rhubarb & Rangpur Lime syrup and Hot Chili, Lime & Sea Salt syrup. Finished products: lemongrass & mint, cherry brandy and … Continue reading »

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Jess Sconé: native New Yorker turned long-time Portlander, writer, reader, event planner, mixologist, coffee shop dweller, casual cook, etc.

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