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The Wednesday Tipple – Well behaved Lychee Martinis (with edamame) in preparation for Sneak Like A Ninja Day
I’ve been perfecting my lychee martini recipe in anticipation on Sneak Like A Ninja Day, which, of course, I’m sure we’re all celebrating on December 5th. It’s one of my favorite parties of the year – lychee martinis, sushi for … Continue reading
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Tagged edamame, edible flowers, Grace, lychee, martini, ninja, sneak like a ninja, vodka
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The Wednesday Tipple – devils on horseback, some in a suitcase, and frozen cantaloupe martinis
“Can I take a look in your purse?†asked the security man outside Ricky’s. I’d been on a quest for glow in the dark vampire teeth to send to godson Arthur (what else?), but was leaving empty handed. Nevertheless, a … Continue reading
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Tagged bacon, canteloupe, costume, devils on horseback, halloween, martini, melon, prune, recipe, Ricky's
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The Wednesday Tipple – Cold Martinis, Hot Gossip and Union Square Café Bar Nuts
Amazing Grace met a man in the park. Park Man turned out to have a name. His name was Alex. And he took her for a drink, made her laugh, complimented her new red jacket, and said he would call … Continue reading
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Tagged gossip, Grace, lemon, martini, nuts, recipe, rosemary, Sara, Union Square Cafe, vermouth, vodka
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The Wednesday Tipple – Hot Apple Martini (with cheddar cheese apple tart)
Godson Arthur turned seven this week and hosted a fantastic medieval themed party at the local scout hut attired in a sequined tabard with a shield, helmet and sword. One of his cousins came as a dragon. Jon, looking over … Continue reading
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Tagged apple, cheese, cinnamon, dragon, knight, martini, puff pastry, recipe, tart, vegetarian
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The Wednesday Tipple – Frozen Watermelon Martini (with Mozzarella and Mango Chutney Wonton Parcels)
I have recently re-taken up swimming, and potter up and down my lane in a fairly pedestrian breast stroke, trying not to give in to chlorine-induced hallucinations about losing the locker key in a drain or swallowing a stray floating … Continue reading
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Tagged feta, lime, mango chutney, martini, mozzarella, vegetarian, vodka, watermelon, wonton
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