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Hi! I’m Jolena. Author of this blog and lover of all things chocolate. Join me on this journey of the joy and mishaps of cooking.
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Category Archives: Beverages
Tropical Moonshine
I am excited to share this perfect summertime fun moonshine with you. I must give credit to my husband as well for helping me develop this recipe because once the alcohol went in I was out of the taste testing!
Blood Orange & Pomegranate Sangria
I am so excited to share this recipe with you! I have been wanted to make a fun and festive drink for Christmas and this sangria is the perfect thing. It is wonderful for parties and can be made a few days ahead … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Christmas, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Thanksgiving, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged christmas, cocktail, holidays, wine
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Basil Strawberry Lemonade
It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and the season of pumpkin spice everything is just around the corner. School started last week for our area and I think people are just now getting back in the … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tagged lemonade, strawberry lemonade, summer
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Ruby Old Fashioned
In April my husband and I took a trip to Louisville, KY and spent a long weekend enjoying everything it has to offer, including its pride of bourbon. We packed a ton of activities into just a few days, including … Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Beverages, Everyday Celebrations
Tagged bourbon, cheese, cherry, old fashioned, orange, ruby old fashioned
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Spicy Dulce de Leche
For the first time since Winter has been here it is actually cold and the gloves and scarves have come out of hibernation. It has been such an oddly warm winter and now that the cold has finally come I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Other Desserts
Tagged caramel, dulce de leche, hot chocolate, snow day, winter
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Adventures of Bed Rest (and a Chocolate, Date & Almond Smoothie)
This smoothie satisfies a sweet tooth and has a nice dose of protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. I have been eating very similar to the Paleo diet the past couple weeks. I did not have much trouble cutting out … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Breakfast Eats, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Other Desserts, Vegetarian
Tagged chocolate, dairy free, date, paleo, smoothie, Vegetarian
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Instant Hot Cocoa
The days are getting colder here on the East coast which means threat of snow and ice has finally become a reality. I love a hot cup of coffee or tea, but sometimes a good cup of hot cocoa is … Continue reading
Posted in Beverages, Christmas, Other Desserts, Vegetarian
Tagged chocolate, hot chocolate, hot cocoa, instant, snow day
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The Ruby Kitchen 