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Coconut Macaroons

August 4, 2016

Today, I’m sharing one of my new favorite treats that I discovered in Demark — coconut macaroons!  Now, I say I just discovered them because they are SO MUCH better in Denmark.  Crisp exterior, soft and gooey interior… nothing like that meringue-style, crisp macaroon we eat here in the states!  They’re even easier to make, too!

Coconut Macaroons | cookingalamel.com

These are perfectly decadent and go wonderfully with a cup of tea.  I had one from a bakery in Denmark on my very first day, and it was the perfect cure to my jet lagged brain — it tasted like pure heaven.  I came back to the states a week before my sisters did, and my aunt sent a couple more macaroons home with them to give to me as a special treat.  You better believe I’ve been determined to replicate them at home ever since! [Read more…]

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Lavender Lemonade

June 15, 2016

Warmer days mean refreshing beverages are so so necessary right now.  This lavender lemonade is perfect for summer days.  Serve it at picnics, wedding showers, or birthday parties — you really can’t go wrong with this drink!  Make it into a cocktail with a shot of vodka (or bourbon, if you’re like me) and enjoy yourself!

Lavender Lemonade | cookingalamel.com

This lavender lemonade is made with that DIY Lavender Syrup we made last month.  This really could not get easier — you have that stash of lavender syrup already in the fridge, ready to go, and all you need to add is some lemon juice and water.  Done.  You’ve got yourself one delicious, lightly sweet and refreshingly sour drink with the lovely, subtle floral taste of lavender.  Add a pretty straw and you’re ready to go! [Read more…]

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DIY Lavender Syrup

May 19, 2016

Lavender infused simple syrup is one of the easiest ways to fancy up cocktails and other drinks with the subtle (and lovely) flavor of lavender!  All you need is sugar, water, and some dried lavender buds to take your drinks to the next level with this DIY lavender syrup.

DIY Lavender Syrup | cookingalamel.com

One of my sister’s main themes for her wedding is lavender.  She’s planning on having a signature cocktail at the reception that features lavender syrup, so I of course had to do some experimenting on my own to get things going!  Thanks to her fiance’s aunt (hi Aunt Julie!!), who created lavender margaritas (which were delicious) at their engagement dinner in Annapolis, I got lots of lavender buds that she provided for us as little favors at the table.  Ample ingredients to experiment!! [Read more…]

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I'm Melinda, a baking, fitness, and reading-obsessed pharmacist, crazy cat lady, and geek. This is my little place on the internet to share mostly healthy recipes and the occasional geeky craft. I am all about balance in every aspect of life, especially when it comes to food! More>>

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