Any aficionado of Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) is certainly familiar with the timeless classic tales he penned; Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel, Through the Looking Glass. I wondered as a child while reading Chapter VII, “A Mad Tea-Party”, what was treacle and why would it make one ill? “The Dormouse slowly opened his eyes. `I wasn’t asleep,’ …
Make Your Own Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur
It’s that time of year for some warm, sweet and salty decadence. There’s a chill in the air that calls for a wee nip of winter liqueur. So, why not make your own salted caramel cream liqueur to keep on hand for unexpected visitors or special guests? Indulge by yourself if necessary! ***Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur*** Ingredients 10 oz Salted …
Semillon Wine: Fall Transition Varietal
September brings climate and landscape changes that are sure to lead to adapting not just wardrobes and thermostats; but taste buds as well. A light, acidic Semillon could be the answer to transitioning from the fruity, heavy, and sweet summer cocktails and varietals to heavier, belly warming winter whiskeys, plush red wines and spiked toddies. As with most all things …
Two F’n Hangover Cocktails: Fernet Coke and Fog Cutter
Sure a new year has already been born. Most peeps have put their major hangover behind them. But it’s a wise reveler who keeps a couple classic hangover cocktail recipes on hand. Here are two favorites; The Fernet & Coke, which is highly respected in Argentina where folks are said to consume the herbal-infused *Fernet to the tune of over …
Salted Caramel White Russian: Utter Indulgence
Seriously, somethings are just too good to indulge in all year. Winter months that are bitter cold, however, beg for some holiday cheer and a few indulgences, such as this divinely delicious Salted Caramel White Russian. Everyone knows how well vodka goes with all things Russian and this is no exception! SALTED CARAMEL WHITE RUSSIAN INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 oz. …
Chocolat Chaud: Parisian Indulgence
As a special holiday treat, imagine you’re sitting in a small French Cafe 0n The Avenue des Champs-Élysées sipping some exquisitely elegant Parisian “chocolat chaud”. If France isn’t on your Christmas list, you can console yourself in your own cozy kitchen with some homemade hot chocolate based on the French recipe below. Joyeux Noël! Profitez de votre boisson spéciale! French Hot Chocolate …