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The Wednesday Tipple – Blueberry Thyme gin Collins and herbed goat cheese toasts
A happy respite from the 100 degree heat in the city brings my friends out on the balcony to drink cocktails and watch the setting sun reflect in the windows.
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Tagged basil, blueberries, cocktail, crostini, goat cheese, parsley, thyme
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The Wednesday Tipple – Strawberries and Cream cocktails, and Strawberry scones
Two happy co-incidences align to strawberry-tint my world this week. One, the discovery of freeze dried strawberries at Trader Joes, brought to my attention by my friend Grace. “They’re Yuppie crack. You just can’t stop eating them!†The other, of … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Tipple – Vespers and Roasted Bacon Figs
“The best cocktail I ever had†sighed Yosi, “was a Vesper.†We were into day two of our Malaysian restaurant week celebrations, which started with dinner at Laut and had moved into lunch at Fatty Crab. Naturally, given the hedonistic … Continue reading
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The Wednesday Tipple – Blue Pina Coladas and Mango Wonton Bites
The weather in New York is hardly the semi tropical heat wave of last year, where my family celebrated my sister’s birthday at an out-door table in Pastis and walked along the Highline in our sandals. Nevertheless, circumstances have conspired … Continue reading
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Tagged blue, cilantro, cocktail, mango, party, pirate, pirates of the carribean, rum, tropical, vegtarian, wonton
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The Wednesday Tipple – Cucumber Collins and Raita
Back in New York and back on the balcony where there are now distinct winners, notably the peas and the herbs, and losers – yes, you, strawberries and asparagus and cucumbers. I have no idea why. What can I tell … Continue reading
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Tagged balcony, bbq, cocktail, collins, cucumber, gin, grill, Paul, pita, raita, royal wedding
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Wednesday Tipple – A Blushing Lady gets twisted with Parsley Pesto
I am prone to blushing, and not in a sweet fresh faced English rose sort of way. Unlike Amazing Grace, who generally looks like a commercial for Benefit tint. Things are going well with Alex. Blush. He’s basically living with … Continue reading
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – A Full On Cocktail Party
There can be few occasions sexier than a cocktail party; little black dresses, sparkly earrings, high heels safe in the knowledge that not a lot of walking will be required, too much champagne …
10 tips to help plan a cocktail party
1 Plan your menu carefully – make sure you have things that can be finished and plated in advance as well as a few hot items that you can get out of the oven as the evening goes on. I … Continue reading
The Wednesday Tipple – Planning a cocktail party – salmon canapés and a gin martini
The Oscars are approaching, which is a great excuse to throw a formal get out the best glasses cocktail party. I love to get dressed up, buy in vats of ice, and prink about in the kitchen with some canapé … Continue reading
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Tagged blini, brown bread, canape, cocktail, cucumber, gin, how to, lemon, martini, oscar, party, rosti, salmon, snack
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