Raise a Glass of Sherry to the USA
The USA has a lot to be proud of for its birthday this year. With the passing of equal rights for gay marriage nationwide we are showing signs of maturity for a country that’s only a wee 229 years old. Another great triumph and cause for patriotic celebration is the USA’s victory in the 2015 International Food & Wine Competition COPA JEREZ. For the first time ever, USA took home the big win led by Chef & Somm team of San Francisco’s 15 Romolo, Michelle Matthews and Ian J Adams ...
Weeding out the Nutrition (in Your Yard)
By now, you might have heard that many plants we call weeds are actually great sources of nutrition. Dandelions are loaded with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. Chickweed has become the darling of farmer's markets, with its spinach-like flavor, and is also very high in nutrients. There are lots more everywhere we look.A wonderful and highly recommended book by Katrina Blair, The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, published in late 2014 describes in detail 13 "weeds" that grow around the ...
More Microbe Action: Brew Your Own Kombucha
Microbial activity never ceases to fascinate us… maybe it’s something to do with the trillions of microbes we each have in our bodies that play a crucial role in immunity, digestion, metabolism and other vital functions. Maybe we just like the taste these little fellows impart.Kombucha, made of a Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast (a SCOBY), is one of those tasty microbial treats. While it’s been around for a long time, it’s only in the last few years that it has come into ...
Herb-Infused Water – Fresh and Easy
Can't justify $2 for herbal-infused H2O? Make your own! It's almost embarrassing it's so easy.Choose your favorite herbs, place in room temperature water. Let sit at least a few hours, chill and drink.Here are some delicious and refreshing examples: Mint and Lemon BalmLavenderBasil and Borage Thyme and Lemon
Puckery and Refreshing: Rhubarb Maple Cocktail
We may be at the waning days of rhubarb where we live, but fortunately, we're ready for a rhubarb maple cocktail that's definitely worth a toast to the Summer to come. This fabulous and refreshing beverage, recently served to guests at a Washington DC charity event, comes from Tess Rose, the founder and creative force behind PalateTrip, wine, spirits and food event specialty consultations and projects. Tess, a regular contributor to Brooklyn Cocktails Examiner, really showed us her ...
