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
Liquid Skittles
by Michele on October 22nd, 2008 | Cocktails, Martinis
A few months ago, I wrote about a special bartender that we like to visit on a weekend martini crawl. As with any busy restaurant, he is not the only bartender there. Luckily for this restaurant's owners, they have another bartender that is equally as talented. Though we have not known Jeff as long as we have known Jared, we have come to learn that his drinks are as perfectly made and delicious.
On a recent weekend night, the bar was incredibly busy. Both Jared and Jeff were taking orders, making drinks, and delivering them with a smile as quickly as
On a recent weekend night, the bar was incredibly busy. Both Jared and Jeff were taking orders, making drinks, and delivering them with a smile as quickly as
