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grit and grapes: Apple Smash & Other Holiday Cocktails
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Sunday, December 12, 2010. Apple Smash and Other Holiday Cocktails. The New York Times. Recently published a list of holiday cocktail recipes. Each one designed for a particular situation or drinking preference. In our house, the gin and tonic is the standard-bearer and while it rarely misses the mark, these drinks are festive and seemed to be the perfect accompaniment to tree trimming and overeating. First up: the Apple Smash. Adapted from the New York Times. 2 large apple slices, like Honeycrisp. Rye, ...
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grit and grapes: Ron el Mal: A Cuba Libre Revision
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Sunday, June 17, 2012. Ron el Mal: A Cuba Libre Revision. I rarely dance with dark rum. My aversion to sweetness, warm weather, and coconut bras generally keeps me at bay. I have a soft spot for Hunter S. Thompson though, and watching his character consume rum by the truckload in The Rum Dairy. On Friday inspired me to give it another chance. I struck out to make a palatable concoction from what I had in the liquor pantry, and the result was the reinvention of the Cuba Libre. 3 dashes Angostura bitters.
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grit and grapes: Guadalajara Sour and a Rosé
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Guadalajara Sour and a Rosé. Guadalajara Sour. Sounds sexy, right? I've found my cocktail true match. Who would've guessed he'd be enamored of the Italian aperitif and I'd be banging down the door for some more tequila. The character of your particular Guadalajara Sour is bound to be determined by your choice of rosé. The one we selected was not very dramatic in color, but more than made up for it with its crisp, faintly herbal (lavender! 1 3/4 oz. blanco tequila. The Moan and D...
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grit and grapes: Whiskey Thanksgiving
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Monday, December 5, 2011. Warm the water and honey until it dissolves, and then add the lemon juice and whiskey and serve warm. Lie down with a book, and promptly take a nap. 15oz Benedictine (or a sweet French/Italian liquor like Lillet Blanc or Pineau). 3 dash Peychaud's bitters. Stir with ice and strain or serve on the rocks. Garnish with a cherry. Hallucinate. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Amherst Wines and Spirits. The Moan and Dove. Dinner: A Love Story. Good Wine Under $20.
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grit and grapes: Pepino's Revenge
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Sunday, June 24, 2012. Another summer Sunday, another summer cocktail. With the margarita firmly entrenched in the pantheon of summer drinks, we often underrate other 'tails of tequila. Pepino's Revenge is Spring's mojito and Summer's margarita resting side-by-side in a swaying hammock. The cucumber cools your core the way whiskey warms your face in the winter. The rewarding scent of freshly muddled. Food and Wine, May 2012. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Amherst Wines and Spirits. The Moan and Dove.
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grit and grapes: Seasonal Salads with an Indian Twist
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Monday, July 23, 2012. Seasonal Salads with an Indian Twist. Doug and I cook a ton of Indian food, and I love it. I find all those spicy curries and soupy lentil dishes equally appealing in the hot summer or frozen winter. But no matter the season, I crave something fresh and crunchy to balance their soft warmth. And for that, let me present my favorite go-to Indian salads. Both salads come together in a flash and are the perfect foil for a spicy Indian meal. Adapted from Sanjeev Kapoor. 1/2 tsp sea salt.
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grit and grapes: About Us
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Doug is a dyed-in-the-wool New Englander living below the Mason-Dixon line. He was raised on his mother’s crockpot magic and family recipes for German potato salad and galumpkis. During grad school, he moonlighted as a bartender and honed his palate on West Coast IPAs and Belgian farmhouse ales. In 2005, he made Meghan a martini and dinner. She hasn't looked back. And, she spins a damn fine pottery wheel. You can contact Meghan and Doug at gritandgrapes [at] gmail [dot] com. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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grit and grapes: Rosé Round-up and a Fall Salad
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Sunday, October 16, 2011. Rosé Round-up and a Fall Salad. Rosé gets a lot of love for being the perfect summer drink. I can't argue with that, but I also appreciate it in the autumn months. I purchased my first bottle of rosé. Rosé also pairs well with some of my favorite fall dishes, including this sweet-tart salad. I've been on a huge fruit-in-salad kick - strawberries over arugula. Below is a quick round-up of the rosés I've been enjoying recently. The salad recipe follows the wines. Doug and I have a...
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grit and grapes: Thai-Inspired Black Chickpea Salad
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Sunday, June 3, 2012. Thai-Inspired Black Chickpea Salad. In advance of the arrival of our newest family member, I am implementing a new strategy to streamline our weeknight cooking: cook up a big pot of beans on Sunday evenings. It appeals to my homesteading spirit, and its also given me an awfully good excuse to outfit us with provisions from Rancho Gordo. Thai-Inspired Black Chickpea Salad. Adapted from Off the Meathook. Serves 2 as a main dish, 4 as a side dish. 2 1/2 cups cooked black chickpeas*.
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grit and grapes: Ancho Chile Salmon with Poblano Rice
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Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Ancho Chile Salmon with Poblano Rice. As "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." In a related story, every single time I cut or handle chile peppers I mindlessly rub my eyes and an epic burning sensation ensues. What makes this extra unfortunate is that Meghan and I cook with hot chiles all the time. And, of course. last night's dinner was no different. Sweet-and-Spicy Ancho Seasoning Paste:. Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen. 1/3 cup of broth.
