One of the proudest moments in the early realm of my DIY mixology was one of the very first: taking on homemade Kahlua for holiday gifts. Once upon a time, a friend had brought a bottle of her own to ...

Combine all of the ingredients in a sealable container. Shake hard to combine. Label with the date and let sit in a cool, dark place for three weeks. Shake or stir the mixture several times of week.

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. She writes about the magical way food evokes memories, instantly bringing you back ...