Stumbled upon these two delicious St Patties Day themed desserts and think I might have to try both of them this weekend. I am a quarter Irish after all!
Baileys Chocolate Pudding + Jameson Butterscotch Pudding via HelloBrit
Hint O’ Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches via Bake at 350
Have you SF’ers heard of this amazing service?
Basically the next time you are desperately in need of a glass of vino and are too lazy or just can’t make it to the store - Rewinery will bring you a trio of delicious high-quality wines to your home, office, or even your picnic blanket in Dolores Park - for a flat free of $40!
You can order wine daily until 2 AM within SF by phone or via their iPhone app. I mean, this sounds like a dream if ya ask me. Reminds me of the delivery ice-cream club I joined in NYC which was amazing. I will give it a try and let you know how it goes.
Thanks to Tasting Table for the note.
Cheers!
Love these pretty little festive ladies. Will definitley be sipping some sparking Rose tonight! Stay tuned for the heart shaped pasta dish (oh, yes I am!) I am whipping up tonight with Jeremy, my friend/co-worker Kate, and her roommate. Should be a good one!
xo
J
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This is happening soon. Very, very soon.
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I have often associated sangria with summer. There is just something about that fruity sweet wine mixed with delicious liquor soaked fruit and screams outside summer party. As I stared at a bowl full of honeycrisp apples I knew I had to do something with them before they went to waste. I searched online and found a lovely Fall inspired sangria. It mixes deep fragrant flavors of cinnamon, ginger and cloves with light crisp citrus flavors. It would be perfect for a party or even to enjoy alone
My favorite part of the sangria was munching on the apples that were left over. Amazing! The great thing about using honeycrisp apples is that they are crisp (the name really does fit the product), hold up great to soaking and still keep some of their natural sweetness. If you are planning a party I seriously recommend making this. I used one of my favorite unoaked chardonnays, Wishing Tree, but use whatever unoaked you prefer. Enjoy!
Honeycrisp Apple Sangria:
2 Honeycrisp apples
One 750-milliliter bottle unoaked Chardonnay
1/3 C. peach Schnapps
1/4 C. pisco (I could not find this so I used a bit more peach schnapps)
1/4 C. honey (I used orange blossom)
2 oranges- 1 quartered
1 lemon – quartered
1 lime – quartered
2 cinnamon sticks
2 quarter-size slices of fresh ginger
3 whole cloves
2 T. sugar
1/2 t. ground cinnamon
Ice
Club soda
Mint sprigs – for garnish (did not use)Peel, core and chop one of the apples. In a bowl, combine the Chardonnay, Schnapps, pisco and honey. Add the quartered orange, the lemon, lime, cinnamon sticks, the chopped apple, ginger and cloves and refrigerate at least 4 hours. (I let mine sit overnight)
Strain the sangria into a pitcher. Peel, core and finely chop the remaining apple. Peel, section and chop the remaining orange. Mix the apple and orange in a bowl.
On a small plate, blend the sugar and cinnamon. Moisten the rims of wine glasses and dip in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Fill the glasses with ice. Pour in the sangria until three-quarters full. Top with a splash of club soda. Garnish with a spoonful of the chopped apple and orange and a mint sprig.
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Made these last night dining on Becca’s sisters rooftop and they were delicious.
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Ingredients tweaked a bit below:
Frozen Kir Royale
INGREDIENTS
PROCEDURE
In champagne flutes or wine glasses, drop 1 ball of gelato. Top with 1 to 1½ tablespoons vodka. Fill with champagne. Drink up!
I am currently obsessed with Sugar & Charm and found the delicious Sangria Flora St-Germain cocktail recipe below - thought it was the perfect, refreshing, light summer bevvy for a 4th of July BBQ. We gave it a whirl last night and LOVED it.
For more seasonal St-Germain recipes check out their website -this St-Germain & Champagne delight is next on my list.
Pix below via Sugar & Charm:summer drink recipes from st-germain
Sangria Flora
1 Bottle Sauvignon Blanc or Dry White Wine (we used Pinot Grigio)
1 Cup St-Germain
2 Fresh Peaches
5-6 Fresh Strawberries
6 Fresh Raspberries
1 Bunch Fresh Grapes
We also added a lime wedge and squeezed in the fresh juice for a fruity twist. Throw in a couple of cubes and you are good to go. Easy and delicious. Enjoy!
They do, I swear. Ok, maybe only a handful of them actually call me Frenchie, or maybe only two people have ever called me by the name, but I like it so I will pretend that it is my nickname (since I am French-Canadian after all!).
ANYWAYS (sorry for the minor diversion)… I just stumbled upon this fabulous cocktail thanks to miss Eva Rose. Thinking about giving it a try at one of the upcoming 4th of July BBQ’s on my agenda!
French 75
Combine vodka (gin), lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled 1/3 full of ice. Shake thoroughly and pour into chilled champagne flute. top off with champers and garnish with lemon twist.
NOTE: To make simple syrup, combine equal parts of sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a slow rolling boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof container and let cool to room temperature. Cover tightly and refrigerate until chilled through; store indefinitely.
OR omit the simple syrup and add a splash of Sprite or Gingerale for a sugary twist.
Want. Love. Need. These Venetian-Style Champagne Flutes from Napa Style are definitely on my must-have list for my new apartment in SF. Each glass has its own charming personality in elegant stripes, dots and swirls. Priced at $69.
What a refreshing looking treat…ahh day-dreaming of summer time
Watermelon Mimosa
Ingredients:
- 1 quarter of a large watermelon, about 5 cups cut in small pieces
- Juice from 6 oranges, about 2 cups juice
- 1 bottle of chilled champagne, cava, prosecco or other sparkling wine
- Sugar to taste, based on sweetness of the fruit
- Mint to garnish
Preparation:
- Blend the watermelon chunks with the orange juice and sugar to taste until you have a smooth pure, strain if needed.
- Chill the watermelon orange mix in the refrigerator until ready to prepare the drinks.
- Pour the watermelon orange mix into champagne flutes, about half full.
- Add the champagne or other sparkling wine, pouring it gently to avoid from making a bubbly mess.
- Stir lightly and garnish with a fresh sprig of mint.
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I LOVE this because Jordan uses my fav, Vino Verde, to make her sangria!!!! Yum. I can’t wait to try!
Presenting: the perfect antidote for the End-of-Summer Blues.
I cobbled together this recipe based more or less on whatever I had in my refrigerator already (I ran out to the store for guava juice and strawberries, because I think it’s inexcusable not to include those two ingredients in summer sangrias), and it is perfection in a glass (or, in this case, Mason jar).
OH, DOCTOR GUAVA SANGRIA
What you need:
1 bottle relatively cheap, preferably vaguely sparkly white wine (I use Vinho Verde, about $6.99 and even cheaper at Trader Joe’s)
3/4 cup guava juice
3/4 cup orange juice
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp lime zest
A handful of sliced strawberries
1/4 cup club soda (optional)
What you do:
1. In a large pitcher, combine first seven ingredients and let sit overnight in refrigerator.
2. Just before serving, add strawberries and a splash of club soda (if desired) to each serving. Garnish with a lemon wheel or halved strawberry.
*I apologize for the delay in posts! I just got back and I am very excited to catch you up on all my SF happenings.
I arrived in San Francisco on Friday night, right around dinner time. Jeremy clearly knows my love for Mediterranean food so he suggested we go to La Mediterranee on Filmore in Pacific Heights. It was delish. The ambiance was just what I was looking for after a long flight and it was the perfect little date spot for J and I to catch up after not having seen each other in 6 weeks. The hummus was to die for and I thoroughly enjoyed the house wine. Definitely a cute casual spot with decent grub.
We skipped dessert and instead headed to a unique SF spot called Lion Pub (on Divisadero St. btw California & Sacramento) for an after dinner beverage. They are known for their fresh squeezed cocktails (the juicers are attached to the bar!! How fun is that!) and boy are they yummy.
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned a few times how much I love fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, so imagine how happy I was to sip on a fresh squeezed greyhound (grapefruit & vodka) and spend some qt with Jeremy. My favorite part was with every sip, bits and pieces of grapefruit came up through the straw! The drinks were only $6, which is a deal if ya ask me, but maybe I am just a jaded NY’er. They are also known for their screwdrivers, fresh fruit mojitos, and their free snack bar of cheeses, crackers, and sometimes even sushi. These drinks are so delicious you need to be careful not to suck down too many!
