April 10, 2010.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Cocktails, Southwestern / Mexican.

Yellow Watermelon Margarita with Chipotle Rim   Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com Thoughts From Viviane:  I had other plans for the fragrant watermelon I’d bought at the farmers’ market last Sunday, but Kate Bush’s song “Eat the music” inspired me to make a sinfully delicious cocktail, one that is sure to make your taste buds sing… I also thought the watermelon...

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December 6, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Christmas, Cocktails, Comfort Food.

Beer and Swiss-Cheddar Fondue Ingredients:   1 TBSP – unsalted butter 1/2 small yellow sweet onion 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3/4 lb Emmentaler cheese, coarsely grated 1/2 lb extra-sharp white Cheddar, coarsely grated 1/4 lb Gruyere, coarsely grated 2 TBS cornstarch 1 tsp dry mustard 12 oz. of lager-style beer 3 TBSP Amontillado Sherry Sea salt and pepper Step 1: Melt the butter in a medium-sized sauce pan over...

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May 30, 2009.   Categories Cocktails.

West Indies Lime Mint Rum Punch Recipe and Photos Reprinted with Permission of  Lorraine Thompson www.copywriterskitchen.com I was fantasizing about a tropical vacation and this recipe appeared on my Twitter account.  I love just about anything with rum in it, but this combination of lime and mint is so refreshing.  Lorraine was gracious enough to let me share this recipe from her clever and well-written blog, ...

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May 25, 2009.   Categories Cocktails.

Famous Mygatt “Tequini” This festive libation is the creation of Chris and Marcee Mygatt of Denver.   Be sure not to skip step #4 as this is critical to get just the proper blend and chill to your Tequini! Pour 4 oz of Anejo Tequila (whatever brand you prefer: Patron, Herradura, etc) into a cocktail shaker over ice! Pour 1 oz of Cointreau into the same cocktail shaker. Add a good squeeze of 1/2 fresh lime. Shake 10 times to a...

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December 21, 2008.   Categories Christmas, Cocktails, Peggy's Favorites, Thanksgiving Dinner.

Homemade Tom and Jerry Batter (Eggnog) This recipe is a variation of a long lost recipe my mother used to make years ago.  Once you have homemade batter you’ll never buy the jared stuff at the store – or commercial Egg Nog.  We don’t consider this to be perfected so I encourage you to play with the spices and consistency while making it.  My mother used to make this in large batches – place and...

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