Chewy Ginger Snaps

I started making these ginger snaps last year as a request from my sister for her birthday. “Gingersnaps… but chewier” was the request, which at the time was a bit paradoxical, being that its characteristic hard texture is part of the cookie’s name.  Nevertheless, one party favor led to  another and I’ve become known for…

{Ginger Mint} Lemonade

Mmmm Lemonade the perfect summer treat! You’ll need: 3 lemons 3 cups of water 1 cup sugar Ice cubes  Mint-Ginger Simple Syrup (optional) Directions: Cut peels off lemons and halve each lemon: Add cut lemons, water, sugar, and ice cubes into a blender. Blend thoroughly and pour over a sieve and into a large bowl…

Ginger-Mint Simple Syrup

THE SAUCE: You’ll need: 1 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1 bunch of mint leaves, minced 1 inch of ginger, minced Directions: First, take your mint and lay it out to mince. Then place in a heavy pot with minced ginger Then, add water and sugar and simmer. Remove from heat once sugar is…