Summer Drinks

Four simple refreshing cocktails for warm weather sipping

After a great week in L.A. working with Gap’s 1969 denim design team last month, we decided to celebrate with the perfect topper to any hard day’s work with a round of delicious drinks. From Campari to Cachaça, below are four recipes sure to help you chill out during the warmer weather. To cool down the right way, ice is an essential ingredient that usually …

Maison Bouche Chocolates

Eclectic confections of a modern chocolatier inspired by old world Europe

Berkeley pastry chef Diane Beaty’s chocolate-centered universe is inspired by natural colors and flavors, including those of 18th century French royal courts. Her’s is a bountiful world of hand-painted chocolate rabbits, exotic flavored milk and dark chocolate bars, and clever chocolate interpretations of classical french pastries. Wonka analogies may be trite, but her passion for experimentation and consistency in branding certainly bring them to mind. …

Snap Infusion Supercandy

An all natural "supercandy" ups your game with its performance-driven ingredients

Recognizing that most people think about candy first and nutrition second, the just-announced line of Snap Infusion Supercandy seeks to provide snackers with both. Each biodegradable package of candy contains a daily dose of B vitamins, antioxidants and electrolytes delivered via patented “Snap bead” microcapsules. There’s no pretense that these are “health” food; the creators wanted to make candy, but candy that was healthier than …