I’m not much of a vermouth drinker and have quite a bit sitting around, so what to do? I hate waste and have some time for imbibing so I found a recipe and also have time for something I live – zesty curly fries. So here are the links to two fantastic recipes:
Vermouth Half and Half
Zesty Curly Fries
If you missed National Doughnut Day or long for more doughnuts here is a recipe for fresh homemade ones. I’ve used the recipe and had great results. Enjoy share your experience in pix or stories.
This article clearly explains the importance of having perfect ice for drinks. Consider:
“Chad Solomon, a New York cocktail consultant, understands the significance of this, “As the clock ticks, it’s going to be a totally different drink based on the size and density of the ice.”
Jason Cott, partner at the popular Pouring Ribbons bar in New York City, also considers dilution a critical factor in the perfect cocktail: “It’s not just about bringing the temperature of the drink down to the correct level. It’s about adding the correct water content to each drink. The hidden ingredient in every cocktail recipe is water.”
We agree with San Francisco bartender Thad Vogler when he says, “Once you’ve used good ice, it’s really hard to go back.””
5 Easy suggestions to peeling it
Link has video showing different ways to peel hard boiled egg: http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/blogs/editor/2014/04/how-to-peel-a-hard-boiled-egg.html?mbid=lifestyle_20140719_28121466
Celebrate Freedom – Have your cake & eat it too!
Independence is what this recipe celebrates! Your freedom of choice for decorating it – Easy red, white, and blue layered cake. Serve as a cold cake that uses buttermilk rather than water in recipe. Decorate with fruit or candy sprinkles, your way. Festive & sweet, like the day we celebrate – July 4th. In America, we can have & eat our cake too!
http://www.appetizerrecipesandmore.com/Cakes/4th_of_July_cake.html
THE Harvey Wallbanger
Who was Harvey Wallbanger? Legends surround the man – myths in the passage of time, but timeless is the Galliano flavored screwdriver. California, Chicago, and Hawaii all claim its origin, but now it belongs to the world and appetizerrecipesandmore.com.
Mint Chocolate Latte on ice
Hot Mint Chocolate Latte
Warm or cold weather a Latte is a wonderful “pick-me-up” drink and with a touch of mint and chocolate flavoring it is a great treat! It can be imbibed in any season and its effects are always energizing and refreshing. Try the recipe @ http://www.appetizerrecipesandmore.com/Latte_chocolate_mint.html
Cous Cous & a side of memories
Tonight I am tired – sorry, so no link to appetizerrecipesandmore.com but instead I’ll share a link (http://dinnerbank.com/2014/05/17/cous-cous-how-to-make-it-the-real-northafrican-way/)to one of my favorite foods – cous cous. I first experienced cous cous in the early ’90’s while living in California, when my friend’s fiancee’s friend made dinner for the four of us. It is always the events or experiences that make food memorable or forgettable, and she made cous cous, a food that brings back many fond memories of a special night – I won’t take up the space with all the anecdotes, buts she made a dish with cous cous and shared her stories of travels in North Africa and introduced us to the Gipsy Kings’ music, and so I fell in love with cous cous, as for her? Well my taste for cous cous still endures, but I cannot even recall her name.
Anyway, try it and enjoy – make it memorable – maybe share your story with us….
The Gipsy Kings
Fresh Strawberries & Ice Cream Blended Shake
Seems like I’m posting quite a few pink drinks, but let’s face it – it’s summer and good fruit is pink. Today’s post is an original, I just got home from my new job and as I sat on the deck watching my children cool off in the pool, I was treated to this cold beverage as made by my spouse. The strawberries were freshly pick earlier by my children and their grandmother – this made it taste sweeter. It was so good I have to share it. http://www.appetizerrecipesandmore.com/strawberries_and_ice_cream_blended_shake.html
Greyhound Grapefruit & Vodka Recipe
Need something tart to drink? Like the speed of a greyhound you’ll notice the flavor of this drink, healthy and strong. Grapefruit Greyhound drink recipe, wondering what drink to make with that Vodka? Here is a great party drink, cocktails, w/appetizers.
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