Picking wine for a turkey dinner

December 6, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Holiday Fun, Spirits & Libations at 2:13 pm | (3) Comments »

What kind of wine should you serve with turkey? It can be quite a challenge to find something to complement the strong flavors of sweet yet cranberry sauce and savory stuffings. Try a light, fruity red with a touch of acid. Popular picks include a fruity Zinfandel or an earthy Pinot Noir. If you’d rather serve your meal with white wine, pick a Sauvignon. It has a good acidity level with a touch of herbs. Many recommend the Dry Riesling, which has a delicate sweetness that complements the food.

Irish Cream Coffee

November 5, 2007 | Posted by Lorena as Cozy Comfort Food Recipes, Drinks, Holiday Fun, Spirits & Libations, Uncategorized at 9:11 am | (4) Comments »

Irish Cream Coffee

You’ve got the fireplace going, and holiday cookies fresh from the oven. The only thing missing? Coffee. “Whip” up a big mug of this special Irish treat in minutes.

Creamy Irish Coffee

Ingredients

4 cups of fresh coffee
1 cup of whipping cream.
½ cup of Irish whiskey.
¼ cup of sugar.
2 tablespoons of Sugar.
2 tablespoons of Irish whiskey.

What’s next

In a saucepan, add 4 cups of strong fresh coffee, ½ cup of Irish whiskey and ¼ cup sugar. Heat up, but do not boil.

Whip 1 cup of whipping cream until it is light, then beat in 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of whiskey. Pour the coffee into coffee mugs and spoon the cream on top. Serve.

Strawberry Gazpacho Recipe for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Spirits & Libations at 7:50 am | (2) Comments »

Good morning, readers! I was reading SlashFood earlier & stumbled upon this fantastic Valentine’s Day recipe for Strawberry Gazpacho. Easy to whip up in no time flat (just in case you forgot about the sweethearts holiday) & absolutely delicious. I tried something similar in Atlanta a few months ago. Give it a try, I think you’ll be surprised at the tasty results.

Ingredients:

1 package frozen strawberries
Fresh mint leaves
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fresh lime juice
2 cups total of any individual or combination of the following: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries

What’s Next:

In a large saucepan, combine the frozen strawberries, 3 or 4 fresh mint leaves, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. If mixture becomes too thick, add more water in 1/4 cup increments. Remove from heat, cover, and chill in the refrigerator.

Once chilled, strain ingredients. Pour strained strawberry mixture into a blender, add 1/2 cup water, honey, lemon and lime juice. Blend until very smooth. Add remaining 2 cups of your choice of berries, and pulse gently in blender. The mixture does not have to be fully smooth at this stage.

To serve, pour into soup bowls, wine glasses, or your choice of dish. Garnish and serve with a spoon & enjoy!

Eat well & Laugh often!

Perique Tobacco Liqueur

January 9, 2007 | Posted by Allison as Spirits & Libations at 12:30 pm | Comments »

Without a doubt, tobacco has gotten a bad rap lately, and for good reason. But before cigarettes & cigars were popular, tobacco was a much more refined temptation.

The pleasant scent of tobacco has long been appreciated for its rich & earthy tones. And that’s just what the new liqueur Perique is trying to capture. Perique tobacco is one of the “rarest and most precious tobacco in the entire world” & is known worldwide for its fig & pepper flavors, and so inspired Ted Breaux to create Perique, a liqueur celebrating these tastes. At 62 proof, this $42 per bottle unique experience is available in very limited quantities, so you better get a move on!

Eat well & Laugh often!

Southern Fruit Tea Recipe

May 30, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Spirits & Libations at 1:59 pm | Comments »

Fruit Tea.jpg Now you can’t have a complete summer without the right drinks. I love tea of any kind and this Southern Fruit Tea recipe just says summer with every taste.

Ingredients:

Tea bags for 2 gallons tea
1 1/2 quarts boiling water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 peaches, pureed
48 ounce can pineapple juice
12 ounce can frozen orange juice
12 ounce can frozen lemonade

What’s Next:

Place tea bags in bowl or pitcher. Pour boiling water over tea bags. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve. Let tea bags steep in sugar water several hours or overnight. discard tea bags. Pour tea into a large bowl. Add juices & peaches, stirring well. Pour equal amounts into two one-gallon jugs. Add water to each to fill jug. Refrigerate. Shake well before serving.

You can spice up the tea with a hint of almond flavoring that is sure to make your taste buds tingle.

Eat well & Drink often!

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