I strive to paint vivid landscapes with my words, bringing the magic of far-off lands and enchanting aromas to life for my readers. Combine passion for exploration and the art of gastronomy in an unending ode to the senses. When I'm not traversing the globe, I find solace in the earth beneath my fingertips, tending to my garden and working on projects around my verdant oasis. MK Library serves as a beacon, guiding fellow travelers and homebodies alike to embrace sustainability, nurturing both our planet and our souls with purpose. Full Bio.
The Spicy Elf is a delightfully complex holiday cocktail that balances homemade cranberry spice syrup with rye whiskey. This spirit-forward beverage blends warm-weather spices clove and cardamom with bright notes of cranberry and orange. Spiced Cranberry Syrup This spiced cranberry-orange syrup is great to have around during the holidays because you can put a festive …
This holiday version of the Chartreuse Swizzle cocktail delivers the same classic pineapple essence with a holiday flare. The chartreuse swizzle is normally a cool and sophisticated summer beverage. In lieu of the tiki look, I’ve made a few festive garnish modifications to give those winter wonderland vibes. If you can’t find Green Chartreuse or …
Santa’s Flip is a riff on the Porto Flip cocktail by the influential American bartender, Jerry Thomas. I’ve updated this smooth and cozy cocktail to include nutmeg, amaretto, and coffee liqueur. This is the perfect after-dinner Christmas cocktail for Santa as he leaves some gifts under the tree. A Bit About Jerry Thomas Jerry Thomas …
The traditions revolving around food for a Ukrainian Christmas were something I had been mulling over, pun intended, for months. In my own unique way of supporting the people of Ukraine, I thought it would be fun to learn how Christmas is celebrated and share it with a United States audience. There are quite a …
Launched in 2021, Thank with Google was a program designed to facilitate the gift of kudos, or stickers, between content creators and their audiences, both free and paid, as a reward for producing exceptional content. MK Library was one of the creators onboarded to test out this program and provide feedback. While short-lived, it was …
Discover the apples of Apple Hill, California! Home to over 20 varieties of apples over 23 farms, where farmers have been growing apples since the 1800s. Learn what makes some of these apples so special, and then explore some of these apple farms on your own and try these incredible fruits in person. Note: Prices …
Jet ski maintenance was a topic I found myself researching after a spontaneous window shopping adventure for the newest and most expensive Jet Skis. It was in the middle of spending $100,000 I didn’t have, that I started to wonder how much it would actually cost to own a jet ski. What is the maintenance …
The late Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed this Dubonnet and gin cocktail daily before lunch for many years of her life. While the cocktail has many minor variations and names depending on who you ask, this version is called The Queen’s Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail. The Story of the Dubonnet and Gin Cocktail Queen Elizabeth II’s …
Now that you have your SUP, it’s time to get some paddleboard accessories. There are all sorts of neat gadgets and toys to add on, and I’ve been testing them out and discovering the best products and some of the more unique things you can do to bling out your paddleboard adventures. There are a …
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