As my daughter pointed out to me today, I've had a bit of a pear fetish lately. I've made pear vinaigrette and wine poached pears and have included slices in my wraps. So, continuing on this same thread, I decided to create a pear cocktail. Instead of using a pear liqueur for flavoring, I thought I'd try my hand at making a pear-flavored simple syrup.
Having made simple syrups before, I knew that part of the recipe would be easy. I decided that if I just added some peeled and diced pear and allowed it to simmer it would
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Mango Cocktail
by Michele on March 11th, 2009 | Cocktails, Sparkling
Every Monday night, my husband and I enjoy a quiet dinner for two, even though we have four children. As he has a late meeting and Monday is my busy day at the office, we dine around 8:30 or 9:00. While it means waiting to eat, it is well worth it for candlelight and conversation for two.
For our special dinner, we usually try to choose a theme, whether it be based on a certain ingredient, an ethnicity, or style of cooking. A few weeks ago, we decided to make an assortment of Thai dishes. I have not done much Thai
For our special dinner, we usually try to choose a theme, whether it be based on a certain ingredient, an ethnicity, or style of cooking. A few weeks ago, we decided to make an assortment of Thai dishes. I have not done much Thai
Sparkling Celebration Cocktail
by Michele on November 26th, 2008 | Cocktails, Sparkling
I always prefer my cocktails and martinis to be lighter and fruit-based. Recently, I have enjoyed the addition of bubbles to my beverages. The addition of prosecco or champagne makes a drink lighter and seemingly more fun.
Looking at our sister site, Tasty Thoughts, I found the recipe for the New Year's Eve cocktail that I created last December. As the holiday season has begun, it seemed a good time to share this sparkling recipe with Parched No More readers.
Fruity, bubbly, and lightly sweet, this drink adds a festival feel to any evening.
Looking at our sister site, Tasty Thoughts, I found the recipe for the New Year's Eve cocktail that I created last December. As the holiday season has begun, it seemed a good time to share this sparkling recipe with Parched No More readers.
Fruity, bubbly, and lightly sweet, this drink adds a festival feel to any evening.
