Marti Mojito

by Donna on August 8th, 2006

I had a meeting in Quakertown yesterday afternoon. Instead of going straight home I went to Green Acres, or rather as Rob terms his farm house, Wuthering Heights. We sat on his porch and ate peach pie and drank Mojitos. The Mojito was so very easy to make and very refreshing. it’s not an authentic recipe but it works!

Here’s the recipe:

Mojito!
1 part Marti Mojito Rum
2 parts Sierra Mist Soda
Ice
Mint leaves
Slice of lime

Directions:
Place ice in glass. Mash mint. Spoon mashed mint into glass. Pour in rum and soda. Place slice of lime in glass. Mix it all around. Sip!

New York Egg Cream

by Donna on May 26th, 2006

When I was a little girl, my father would take me to the Posh Nosh restaurant after Karate Class every Thursday. I so looked forward to this night out so I could get a New York Egg Cream and a Hot Pastrami sandwich! So yummy! At the cash register they sold gormet jelly beans and sometimes my father would buy a bag and we would spend the ride home eating the jelly beans and screaming the flavor…. “Coconut! Peanut Butter! Vanilla! Licorise!” I remember one evening as we drove home, a deer ran right in front of our car. Only by the grace of God did we not hit the poor creature. I can still see the deer’s eyes. I have no clue how we escaped hitting it. It was so close and I tell you, we would definitely have died had we hit it. Whenever I see deers on the road, I think of the Posh Nosh and those wonderful egg creams! Here’s a recipe:

Ingredients:
Large Glass, or Large Size Coca Cola Glass
Fox’s U-Bet Chocolate Flavor Syrup
Large Spoon
Whole Milk
Bottled Seltzer Water (if you cannot get a seltzer pressurized cylinder)
A Long Straw

Directions
Get a tall, chilled, straight-sided, or Coca Cola 8oz. glass.
Spoon 1 inch of U-bet Chocolate syrup into glass.
Add 1 inch of whole milk over the syrup.
Pour in cold seltzer making a nice foamy head to within 1 inch of the top of the glass. Use the spoon when pouring to prevent direct pouring into the syrup and milk. The foam will turn an egg-white color (hence the name).
Stir vigorously with a long spoon to mix the chocolate and milk into the seltzer oam.

Enjoy the true experience by sipping it slowly with a long straw. Use the straw to stir in between sips. Allow yourself to make sipping noise with the straw as you clean up the foam around the edge of the glass.

TIPS
Skim or 1% milk won’t foam as well, but can be used in a pinch. Non-homogenized milk is not recommended.
Bottled seltzer water will not pour out of the bottle with enough velocity to foam the milk, so stir vigorously to get the real thick foam.

Warnings
Do not let Egg Cream sit for a long period of time-5 minutes or more; it will go flat.

How to Deciper an Intimidating Wine List

by Donna on February 19th, 2006

Chardonnay
Tastes Like: Tropical fruits, with a buttery finish
Pair it with Pork, chicken, seafood, strong cheeses

Pinot Grigio (Gris)
Tastes Like: Lemons, green apples, pears
Pair it with Salads, light fish, light cheeses, white pizza

Sauvignon Blanc
Tastes Like: Citrus, tropical fruits, herbs, gooseberries
Pair it with Salads, vegetables, fish

Riesling
Tastes Like: Apples, pears, flowers, minerals
Pair it with Fish, cheeses, chicken, light appetizers, desserts (for sweet Riesling)

Gewurztraminer
Tastes Like: Lychees, spices, flowers
Pair it with Asian foods, spicy foods, strong cheeses

Cabernet Sauvignon
Tastes Like: Cassis, black currants, herbs, cedar
Pair it with Beef, lamb, stews

Merlot
Tastes Like: Black cherries, plums, spices
Pair it with Lamb shank, duck, sausage

Pinot Noir
Tastes Like: Cherries, strawberries, spices, flowers
Pair it with Salmon, tuna, pork, chicken

Syrah/Shiraz
Tastes Like: Blackberries, black pepper, spices
Pair it with Chicken, BBQ, curries, stews

GingerTea

by Donna on January 24th, 2006

I saw this on the new Martha Stewart show. It looks easy and yummy!

SERVES 2
One (6-inch) piece ginger, skin left on, thinly sliced crosswise, and roughly chopped
Light-brown sugar (optional)

1. Place ginger in a small saucepan with 2 cups water
2. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Strain into 2 teacups.
5. Sweeten with sugar, if desired.

Hot Buttered Rum

by Donna on December 19th, 2005

In a large mug pour 6 or 8 ounces of boiling water; add a rounded tablespoon of dark brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add a cinnamon stick and a generous piece of clove-studded lemon peel. (What I typically do is just throw in a slice of lemon and 4 or 5 cloves) Stir in 2 or 3 ounces of rum (preferably dark Jamaican) and top with a butter pat and grated nutmeg.

DRINKS

by Donna on December 13th, 2005

Easy
Hot Buttered Rum
In a large mug pour 6 or 8 ounces of boiling water; add a rounded tablespoon of dark brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Add a cinnamon stick and a generous piece of clove-studded lemon peel. (What I typically do is just throw in a slice of lemon and 4 or 5 cloves) Stir in 2 or 3 ounces of rum (preferably dark Jamaican) and top with a butter pat and grated nutmeg.

Easier
Mulled Cider
1 tbsp Mulling Spices in a saucepan with 1 litre of apple cider & simmer for 10-20 minutes. Serve hot with a cinnamon stick for garnish.

Easiest
Eggnog
Buy eggnog at store
Add brandy