It’s stuffing this and gravy that right now. We’re almost to mid-November and that means there’s so many wonderful Thanksgiving recipes buzzing about the internet. So instead, here’s an idea for something fun and delicious to wash down all that good stuff or enjoy after dinner with that slice of pie. This Cider Mulled Wine will perfectly accompany any Thanksgiving menu. Heck, it could probably accompany any fall or winter meal or gathering quite nicely.
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Need a fall cocktail to add to your repertoire? I’ve got just the one for you. It’s made with my favorite spirit, bourbon, and three of my favorite ingredients of the season- apple cider, figs and rosemary. It’s sweet, a little tart and has a wonderfully warm note from the fig, rosemary and honey infused simple syrup. But don’t let the word infused or the fact you have to make a simple syrup deter you from making this. Because it really is simple and doesn’t take much time at all.
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With fall officially two weeks away, there’s already a decent amount of pumpkin spice this and pumpkin that currently buzzing about the internet. And while I have every intention of diving head first into all things that the autumn season brings, my favorite season after all, I’m trying to enjoy (and share) the last of the summer recipes that are at their best during these sweltering hot days, which it still very much is here in Istanbul (and definitely true as well back in my hometown of Los Angeles.)
This recipe is a quick and easy one and doesn’t require any cooking at all. Agua Fresca is a drink that comes from Mexico and literally translates to “fresh water.” Generally it consists of fruit, sometimes flowers like hibiscus, or one of my favorites, horchata, which is made with rice, and is blended with water and sugar. This version, Cucumber Melon Agua Fresca, is definitely refreshing and can be enjoyed simply as is over ice, or perhaps with a shot of rum or vodka to bring you right back to the weekend and wash away those Monday blues….ever try a little rum in some Horchata? If the answer is no, get your hands on some asap.
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Eggnog is one of my all-time favorite holiday treats. I enjoy it every which way. Simply by the glass or even straight out of the carton, it’s perfect (not that I would ever do that, of course.). Eggnog latte? Delicious. Over ice with some bourbon? Yes, please! Or even as an ice cream it’s supreme. Ever tried eggnog ice cream? It’s soooo good. I use to feature it during the holidays on my dessert menu at the restaurant and have tried a few other versions as well. It’s always something special. Try it, if you can get your hands on some, perhaps paired with good gingerbread.
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Ok, so my attempt at sending the last bit of summer recipes before Autumn began failed miserably. I should say catastrophically. Tall bottle of beer next to the laptop is not a good idea. I repeat. Not. A. Good. Idea. It wasn’t my idea or my beer but it was my hand that knocked it over. Funny how life works sometimes. The whole thing didn’t even spill. But it was just enough to render it useless. It wouldn’t even turn on anymore. It went kaput. It wasn’t the best week. And googling all possible scenarios while it was at the Apple doctor, is also not the best idea. You’ll drive yourself mad. But thanks to the computer wizards we took it to, it is back up and running. And all beverages are far, far away. Read more
