Friday, April 11, 2014
As the Night Falls at the Chateau de Grey Goose
The media cannot live on heritage breed meats and sustainably farmed vegetables alone. While I was primarily in Aspen to collect and share content regarding the all-star line-up of chefs, and their dizzying array of food, it was a perfectly made cocktail that may have left me with my most enduring taste memory.The cocktail was called As the Night Falls, and was being served exclusively at Chateau de Grey Goose, Grey Goose Vodkas beautiful Aspen lair. I was invited to a cocktail party to meet its creator, François Thibault (pictured here with Dimi Lezinska, left), and taste the intriguingly named concoction.
In the spirit of full-disclosure, let me say that Im not a vodka drinker, nor do I regularly frequent cocktail parties. My wardrobe and personal style pair much more naturally with beer, but as I stood in front of the marble bar watching my As the Night Falls being muddled, measured and mixed, I was getting genuinely excited to taste this drink.
It was love at first sip – a delicious combination of Grey Goose LOrange vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and an exotic spice blend, including ginger and pink peppercorns. As I tipped the frosty glass for a second sip, François asked me what I thought.Its moments like that where I really wish I spoke French, so I could have given him a compliment worthy of this brilliant formula – but I dont, so I said, "its really good, I like it." Stupid English.
Happily, Grey Goose was mixing drinks at events and parties throughout the Food & Wine Classic, and thanks to my As the Night Falls experience, I consumed not a single beer. Thanks to François, and his French vodka, I had become a cocktail party guy.Anyway, below Ive included the recipe for the As the Night Falls, as well as another cocktail I had a few of (five), called the Pear Flower. I don’t know if Ill be running out to buy the box set of Sex in the City anytime soon, but thanks to Grey Goose and François, I have decided to expand my drinking horizons.
If you have any questions you can check out Grey Gooses website site which has lots of recipes and information. Enjoy!
Grey Goose LOrange As the Night Falls
2 parts Grey Goose L’Orange Flavored Vodka1 part white grapefruit juice
2 coriander (cilantro) leaves
7 red peppercorns
1 1/2 tsp white sugar
Small piece of ginger
whole star anise to garnish
Add the peppercorns, ginger, and cilantro to the bottom a cocktail shaker. Muddle slightly (means to crush a bit with a blunt wooden dowel) to release the flavors in the spices. Fill the shaker with ice and add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and shake vigorously. Double strain into chilled coupette or martini glasses. Present a whole star anise floated on top to garnish. Learn French (optional).
Pear Flower
1 1/2 parts Grey Goose La Poire Flavored Vodka1/2 part St. Germain® Elderflower Liqueur
3/4 parts freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1/3 part freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/3 part sugar syrup
very fine granulated sugar
Rub a lemon wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass. Roll the moistened glass in the sugar. In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Shake well and double strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a pink grapefruit zest.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Another dinner at the Kailyard by Nick Nairn
For my main I chose Slow braised neck of Dornoch Lamb, beetroot gratin, asparagus, carrot puree and basil gravy. Oh my goodness, that was fantastic! The lamb was meltingly delicious, the beetroot gratin was full of flavour, it was lots of very fine slices of stacked up, not sure with what, but whatever it was it was delicious. This was a definite 9/10
Brian had Spiced confit duck leg, saute potatoes, cumin roasted carrots and celeriac, honey and sherry gravy. This was also deemed to be a 9/10 dish. We were both really pleased with our choices.
I finished my meal with this exquisite dessert, it looks pretty with its spun sugar topping but the flavour was quite outstanding. This is a Spiced Pineapple Carpaccio with lime, chilli and anise sorbet and the flavours just burst onto your tongue, fantastic and for me, 10/10
I hope you have enjoyed dining with us on our weekend away. There are still a few pictures of Stirling Castle to post, but otherwise, breakfast on Sunday was pretty much a repeat of Saturday. You dont have to vacate your room till 12.00 noon, so we also managed to have a lie by the pool reading the papers and then a final swim. We are planning to go back in the autumn as we enjoyed it so much.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Leaving for Las Vegas to Attend Classes at Kingsford U
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Twice Baked Potatoes They Take Longer But At Least They’re More Complicated
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Sunday, February 9, 2014
You can make Italian food at home – delicious Italian recipes
Italian food is something that almost everyone enjoys. Sometimes is difficult to afford it, go out to eat. There is a solution! You can easily prepare to make Italian food in your own home!
To make a full meal, the first step is salad. Check out of your local ingredients Department for all kinds of delicious, healthy options. You can from any kind of green vegetables and dressings. If you are in a hurry, you get a pre-made salad Kit. Like is your make first simple Italian food ready!
Next, you want to select an entree. There are several ways that are easy to prepare. Spaghetti and meat sauce is something you can prepare in minutes. You can choose different types of pasta, sauces and meat. If you want to make the dish healthier, use whole wheat pasta and ground Turkey Breast. Adding vegetables to your sauce and treat yourself to a dose of healthy fiber.
If you have more time, you can prepare the lasagna. Typically have Brown meat and sauce, adding just like when you make spaghetti. Then you will layer the sauce, pasta and cheese. Placing the lasagna in oven put and according to the instructions. Lasagna is delicious, and it looks like you hours in the kitchen spent. But its just another make easy to Italian food!
All Italian food goes well with hot garlic bread! Frozen garlic bread, the homemade taste, you can buy. Check your grocery store out bakery section, as you can have great-tasting fresh garlic bread. To prepare garlic bread in a bread quickly, or you can simply packaged bread butter and garlic add and it in the toaster oven toast.
Can an Italian desert to prepare. Here, things get a little tricky. If you are looking to save time, maybe your local bakery the best place to look. You may find some tiramisu, which is a delicious Italian desert. If not, can a cheesecake, which is often served in the Italian restaurants always pick you up.
Forget you, the right wine with your easy to Italian food make to serve. A quick search on the Internet should have some tips that will help you, yield select a great wine. If this is not the case that most businesses shows that tell you what wine best with certain foods. While you go out to eat will be, enjoy a great Italian meal. The good dishes get, put a nice tablecloth on the table, and the light some candles. Enjoy your easy to make Italian dinner, but still delicious! Youll be glad you stayed home.
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