Don’t blame the kitchen, blame that one friend who insists their steak be cooked very, very well done.. — Darron Cardosa.

1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup.2 3/4 tablespoons organic soy sauce.

1/2 tablespoon minced garlic.1 1/4 teaspoons minced serrano chile, plus 1 thinly sliced serrano.1 1/2 cups julienned zucchini.

1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage.1 1/2 cups julienned carrots.

1/2 cup finely sliced red onion.

1 cup julienned Granny Smith apple.Divide among 4 bowls, and garnish with pepper and Meyer lemon supremes..

Bright, citrusy Campanian white..1 1/2 cups passion fruit juice.

1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk.3 ounces cachaça or white rum (1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons).