Can you believe that it’s almost August? Soon the days will get shorter and shorter, and cool winds will start blowing in. I’m definitely not ready for summer to be over yet, so I wanted to celebrate the season by making an ice cream that […]

Happy Saturday, everyone! This week’s list features some fun weekend projects, a couple of really good articles, my current cocktail crushes, and a mini recipe roundup for fresh summer salads. Weekend Projects As you probably noticed, I’ve stopped doing my usual “Movies and TV” list. […]

Today’s three-ingredient cocktail is actually two variations on one of the easiest and tastiest drinks you can make: the sour. The first variation is made with “guaro,” a traditional Costa Rican spirit that I’ll describe at length in the next section of this post. The […]

Welcome to the second installment of The Boozy Oyster’s Guide to London. In this post, you will find my favorite places to visit, recommendations for (mostly) non-touristy things to do, and some advice on what to pack. If you would like recommendations on where to […]

It’s officially too hot to cook. Seriously, I’m melting. Enter the humble veggie platter. It’s my go-to lunch or dinner when the temperature goes through the roof, and you can easily customize it to make the most of whatever summer produce you have available. Veggie […]

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of visiting London for the second time. During this visit, I had seven whole days to explore and eat and drink in this wonderful city. Like New York City, London is a place that draws you back […]

If you’ve read some of my previous posts, you know that I’m all about making the most of seasonal ingredients. This is how this rhubarb-raspberry Paloma came to be: I bought a ton of beautiful raspberries and rhubarb at the farmers market, and I needed […]

Happy Saturday, friends! I’ve spent the whole week sightseeing and hanging out with baby goats (long, wonderful story) in San Francisco. It’s been a great trip full of delicious food, but I’m looking forward to heading home and cooking for myself again. Check out what […]