Adapted from Cook's Illustrated, November/December 2014 issue. 2/3 cup (4.7 ounces) sugar6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped fine1 cup (3 ounces) unsweetened cocoa powder½ cup (1 1/2 ounces) nonfat dry milk powder5 teaspoons … [Read more...]
Gin & Tonic in a Pitcher
This recipe appeared in the New York Times in 2002 and immediately became an excellent reason to invite anyone over for a pitcher of gin and tonic. Its popularity reached a peak in our family in 2013, when seven consecutive pitchers were consumed in one evening. Former … [Read more...]
Rum Lemon Spicy
From Alain Laurent, chef of Jacala Beach Restaurant on Meads Bay, Anguilla BWI. Alain and his partner Jacques Borderon appreciate patrons who are serious eaters. We qualify. I adore the spicy rum at Jacala so much that I tried to make it at home without much success. When … [Read more...]
Ginger Joy Martini
Pretty special martini for those occasions when nothing else will do. 2 parts Grey Goose® La Poire Flavored Vodka ½ part premium ginger liqueur such as Domaine de Canton 1 part simple syrup 1 part fresh lemon juice Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with … [Read more...]
Cedar House Inn & Yurts Spiced Chai
Mary Beth, proprietor with husband Fred of the wonderful Cedar House Inn & Yurts in Dahlonega, Georgia, had this soul-satisfying chai waiting for us on the evening of January 1, 2016. We left home early on New Year's Day and when we finished our two chilly miles on the … [Read more...]