The Modern Sage

Today we're doing a take on the all time classic: Honey mustard salad dressing!  Honey mustard salad dressing has been around for quite some time and it's still one of the most popular dressings on the block.  You may be asking yourself, "Why honey mustard? Why not ranch or Italian?" Well, honey, let me tell you, honey mustard has a history! Back in the day, (and I mean way back in the day) it was a go-to dressing for medieval European royalty. And if it was good enough for them, it's good enough for us!  Plus, making your own dressing has a ton of benefits. Not only does it save you money, but it also allows you to control the ingredients and adjust the flavor to your taste. And it's ridiculously easy, so let's whip up a classic honey mustard salad dressing! Ingredients Here's what you'll need to make this delicious dressing: 2 Tbs Honey - Sweet like the bees made it! Honey is a natural sweetener that gives our dressing that perfect balance of sw...

 July 23, 2022 I love mint! Mint ice cream, mint tea, mint in my coffee. Getting a good mint flavor is super satisfying. It gives you that cool feeling in your throat and is so fresh and refreshing. It’s a classic flavor for a reason that will never go out of style. Not to mention, this flavor is a year round favorite. Refreshing to spice up iced summer drinks but also reminiscent of winter holidays. This flavor is also so versatile, you’ll never get bored as it pairs nicely with anything from teas, to coffees and lattes, or mocktails. And the best thing about this cool mint syrup is that it’s easy and quick to make and doesn’t take a ton of ingredients. Ingredients for 1 cup of cool mint syrup Dried mint ¼ c. (you can also use mint tea if you don’t have dried mint on hand. Substitute ~6 – 8 mint tea bags) Fresh mint ½ c. Sugar 1 c. Water 1.c Gather Your Ingredients  I actually used mint tea bags this time, and it turned out well. I did cut the tea bags open so I could use jus...