there is not much in this world that says celebration like champagne. 

and today we are celebrating! 

newfoodtuesdayz started out as an outlet for a girl in her early twenties teaching herself how to cook. and somehow over the last eight years it has transformed into a full functioning website, recipe development workhorse, food styling operation, and now, a full on dessert business. 

twenty-four year old me is in shock and awe of the road newfoodtuesdayz has taken. 

the goal for me has always ultimately been a restaurant, and while that is still a ways off. today, i got one step closer. starting saturday, september 29th, you will be able to go into an actual location and purchase a slice of newfoodtuesdayz CAKE! 

by chance, the wonderful ladies at DOUGH & ARROW in costa mesa (my hood) and i were introduced. they make gorgeous cookies that are even tastier with FUN flavor combinations. not only that, they serve up delicious coffee in a relaxed environment. they are the perfect fit for newfoodtuesdayz and i can't wait to share my little slices of goodness with you and their customers. 

so let's celebrate! it's friyay, we are alive and well and pears are headed into season. 

pear + lavender mimosa

serves: 1 cocktail

prep time: 1 minute

active time: 1 minute

total time: 2 minutes

ingredients: 4 oz champagne. 1 oz pear puree or pear nectar (i used pear puree by blending up one pear and then straining it because i didn't want any extra sugars. if you are short for time or love something a little sweeter, you can find a lot of options for pear nectar HERE). 1 sprig lavender. 

start by filling the bottom of your serving glass with you pear puree or nectar.

top the glass off with your champagne.

smash the lavender sprig between your hands to release the oils.garnish your glass with the lavender.

serve & enjoy. 

xo, a

pear + lavender mimosa

serves: 1 cocktail

prep time: 1 minute

active time: 1 minute

total time: 2 minutes

ingredients: 4 oz champagne. 1 oz pear puree or pear nectar (i used pear puree by blending up one pear and then straining it because i didn't want any extra sugars. if you are short for time or love something a little sweeter, you can find a lot of options for pear nectar HERE). 1 sprig lavender. 

start by filling the bottom of your serving glass with you pear puree or nectar. top the glass off with your champagne. smash the lavender sprig between your hands to release the oils. garnish your glass with the lavender. serve & enjoy. 

labor day weekend is upon us. the inevitable symbol that summer is over. sure, we still have a few weeks till fall truly hits, but let's be real, people are moving into autumn mode. myself included. 

there is no denying that days are getting shorter, the light is changing, and the sun is just not as strong. but all is not lost!

you don't have to put that summer drink up on the shelf quite yet. instead of putting your aperol away till the first days of next summer, instead, swap out your vodka for bourbon. mixing in something a little darker, and a little smokier completely transforms your favorite warm day drink to your favorite drink to warm up with. 

bourbon + aperol spritz

serves: 1 cocktail

prep time: 2 minutes

active time: 1 minute

total time: 3 minutes

ingredients: 1.5 oz bourbon. 1 oz aperol. .5 oz simple syrup. 3 oz club soda. smoked lavendar. 1 cup ice or 1 large ice sphere. orange twist for garnish. 

start by filling your serving glass with ice. pour in the bourbon, the aperol and the simple syrup. give everything a good stir. top the drink off with the club soda. 

add in the smoked lavender and garnish with the orange zest.

serve and enjoy. 

xo, a

bourbon + aperol spritz

serves: 1 cocktail

prep time: 2 minutes

active time: 1 minute

total time: 3 minutes

ingredients: 1.5 oz bourbon. 1 oz aperol. .5 oz simple syrup. 3 oz club soda. smoked lavendar. 1 cup ice or 1 large ice sphere. orange twist for garnish. 

start by filling your serving glass with ice. pour in the bourbon, the aperol and the simple syrup. give everything a good stir. top the drink off with the club soda. add in the smoked lavender and garnish with the orange zest.serve and enjoy.