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I had my first swizzle cocktail in New Orleans: crushed ice, muddled fruit, rum, seltzer and not sure what else but it was perfectly refreshing. Well it wasn’t my first, I’ve had rum cocktails with crushed ice before but just never called it a swizzle. It’s like having a snow cone, only more grown up, […]
Cheeseburgers and spicy BBQ ribs are quintessential to any backyard grilling event. The only problem I have is that once I have a burger, I barely have room for anything else. The best way to fix that is to make these amazing Vietnamese style mini pork burgers! They’re the perfect size for cookouts especially when […]
After a couple of months of hard work with my awesome designer Katie from Priceless Design Studio, my newly redesigned blog is here! Hot Lollies will have the same great spicy content you have come to expect but now with a fresh new look and new features. The site has gone through a complete overhaul […]
I gave up soda years ago but I still want a cool, fizzy drink every once in a while. To satisfy that craving I make my own soda mixing natural juices with seltzer so I can control the sweetness. It’s a lot easier than you think and much more healthy with none of the added […]
“Jalapenos in your what?” you say. Yes, jalapenos are very versatile and go very well with with berries and sweets. They balance the sweetness of fruits with their herbaceous flavor and the spice is quite nice too. I paired them with raspberries for a sweet, tart and spicy sherbet because I was thinking about this […]
Ever walked by a gorgeous display of peppers at your local farmers market or grocery store and wonder, “hmm those look great but not sure what to do with them”. It’s so easy to just quickly move pass them if you’re uncertain about heat levels or just don’t like your food too spicy. No worries […]