That's not what we call it in Philadelphia ... ahem, but anyway look outside. Today in Philly we have the most beautiful weather, perfect for a long brunch outdoors. Isn't every brunch made better with certain imbibitions? I, for one, am not a big fan of alcoholic coffee drinks, though I do love coffee, and while there's nothing better than a really good Bloody Mary sometimes we just want something different.
These are the most amazing chocolate cookies I have ever had. They are a family favorite, although the recipe comes from Some Crust, a bakery in Claremont, CA. Using a high quality chocolate will definitely pay off.
Hoorah! New category for aspiring martini moms like me.
I made this cocktil last Friday for a get-together and I think it was pretty successful. It has a very smooth, round taste and it looks pretty in the right glass.
1.5 oz. Canadian whisky
0.5 oz. Dubonnet rouge
1.5 tsp. Cointreau
Shake all of the above with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail (martini) glass. Garnish with an orange twist.
Hey folks. This is a great idea, and I'm glad I can contribute.
I know spring is here but it feels like fall outside so no better time for soup, right? Unfortunately as it goes much of what you'll need is out of season. Here's to poly-tunnels and jets from South America. I worked on a farm where we grew onions, apples and parsnips among other things so this was a regular for me. Hearty, easy to make. Okay, on with the recipe...
You'll need (or the equivalent of):
+ 2 tbs. oil
+ 1 onion medium chopped
+ ~750 grams parsnip chopped
+ 1 apple chopped
+ 1 litre vegetable stock
+ salt/pepper to taste
Brown the onion in the oil, preheated (5 min.). Add your chopped pieces of apple and parsnip (3 min.). Add the vegetable stock, bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes. Finally blend it, or pour the soup into a food processer. Back then my only appliance was a gas stove so I think I just mashed the hell out of it with a potato masher, the back of a spoon or ate it chunky. Oh well.