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The Recipe Box

{Horn of Plenty} Dazzle Your Dinner Guests!

November 23, 2009

We are talking turkey today people and if you’ve never brined your bird you may want to listen up. This has been my secret to moist delicious turkey bliss for years now. Trust Me. It’s simple to do and makes all the difference in the world. So why not impress your guests this year and [...]

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{Casablanca} “Of all the gin joints…

November 5, 2009

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” Humphrey Bogart as Rick Blaine
It may surprise some that gin, not vodka, is the traditional alcohol in the martini. Martini connoisseurs are also very particular in how to prepare the libation properly.  According to so-called experts, to create [...]

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{Think Pink} Drink Pink

October 19, 2009

Pink and delicious? I’ll drink to that! Whether you are looking  for a pink signature drink to serve at your reception or for a party, we wanted to provide you with a few options to set the scene.
Pomtini

1 oz pomegranate juice
1 1/2 oz vodka
1 1/2 oz grapefruit juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup

Directions: [...]

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{Greek Week} What’s For Dessert, Honey?

September 24, 2009

Baklava of course!  In keeping with our theme week we wanted to include a Greek recipe to add to your files.  The Greeks seem to like layers, Phyllo dough and sweet desserts.  If you’re like me you probably use recipes as guidelines; adding a little bit of this and a dash more of that. [...]

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