“For the first time in my life, I could see people living amid magnificent unspoiled scenery. When the stage coach topped the hill from Monterey and we looked down through pines and sea-fogs on Carmel Bay, it was evident that we had come, without knowing it, to our inevitable place.” – Robinson Jeffers, American poet After moving to Carmel in... Read More
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This #ThrowbackThursday photo comes from a trip we took to Italy for our second wedding anniversary. We spent two weeks traveling through some of Italy's beloved, historical regions and sampled a LOT of great wine along the way!One morning in Florence I woke up early. A bird was chirping very loudly on the outdoor terrace of our beautiful room at the Hotel Lungarno so I went over to close the door. Instead, I was rewarded with this view of the Palazzo Vecchio framed by the most beautiful sunrise I have ever seen! It was the morning of our anniversary too, which made it that much more special.As a result of our experiences during this trip, I started studying wine the minute we returned and ultimately decided to make it my career. Have you ever been so inspired by a trip or experience that you made a big change in your life? If so, I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.Cheers,
This Throwback Thursday photo comes from a trip we took to Italy for our second wedding anniversary. We spent two weeks traveling through some of Italy’s beloved, historical regions and sampled alot of great wine along the way. One morning in Florence I woke up early, a factor of the time change definitely NOT my normal inclination, and was rewarded with this view... Read More
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For the next installment in our frozen Summertime Sweets series, which has included a mouth-watering Mango & Rose Water Sorbet and a delightful Strawberry & Pistachio Semifreddo, I'm happy to share a cocktail recipe with you for the Hop, Skip & Go Naked. Like the other recipes, this drink is perfect for beating the Summer heat and in case you haven't created any lasting Summer memories, this drink is sure to help. Just a warning though, it may not be the wholesome, family memories you were hoping for!
Kidding aside, this cocktail is imminently icy, refreshing and the most beautiful bubble gum pink. But don't be fooled by the innocuous color - it did get it's name for a reason! The combination of vodka, light beer and pink lemonade goes down remarkably easy and while the flavor combination may sound strange, the citrusy flavor of the pink lemonade masks the beer and vodka and the delightfully frosty texture makes it almost impossible to put down. While there are many different versions of this cocktail, I love the one from Susan Branch's "The Summer Book," one of my favorite cookbooks ever! All of Susan's cookbooks are works of art in and of themselves, featuring her watercolor drawings and beautiful, hand-written script throughout and her recipes are always fabulous.
This drink is perfect for a Summer soirée by the pool with friends. Just find some whimsical glasses (preferably clear so you can see the color of the drink), whip up a batch of Hop Skips and serve your guests and/or family on a tray decorated with flowers from your own backyard - it's really that easy!
In case you're still dubious about the idea of mixing beer with lemonade and vodka, you can substitute 1/3 cup Moscato d'Asti (we like these) for the 2/3 cup light beer and use a vanilla vodka instead of regular. This version is slightly sweeter but it is still "can't-put-it-down" delicious. Why not try both versions and YOU be the judge? No matter which version you try, I hope you enjoy the Hop, Skip & Go Naked as much as we do and have fun creating your own fun Summer memories!Cheers,
Cocktail Couture: Hop, Skip & Go Naked!
Recipe Type: Cocktail
Author:
Serves: Approx. 4 drinks
Adapted from Susan Branch's "The Summer Book"
Ingredients
For the next installment in our frozen Summertime Sweets series, which has included a mouth-watering Mango & Rose Water Sorbet and a delightful Strawberry & Pistachio Semifreddo, I’m happy to share a cocktail recipe with you for the Hop, Skip & Go Naked. Like the other recipes, this drink is perfect for beating the Summer heat and in case you haven’t created any lasting Summer memories, this drink is... Read More
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In the blazing heat of Summer, there's something sacrilegious about cranking up a hot oven. No, my friend, Summers are for cooking over an open flame and there's a LOT of delicious fun to be had with a cast iron pan and/or grill. And while I love me some juicy steaks and burgers, one of my favorite things to cook during the Summer is fruit.This recipe for Seared Halloumi, Caramelized Peach and Cherry Salad incorporates some of my favorite flavors of Summer and, in keeping with my "Fast & Fabulous" series, it can easily be prepared in about thirty minutes. As always, I have a delicious wine pairing to enjoy with this salad, a delightful Chardonnay from California's Sonoma Coast.
Hands down, two of my favorite Summer ingredients are peaches and cherries. There's nothing like the fragrant aroma of a perfectly ripe peach, not to mention the delightful, cutting board-staining red cherry juice, the inevitable byproduct of pitting.I'm also just a little infatuated with halloumi cheese, a Greek, semi-soft, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep's milk. In this salad, the arugula provides a lovely, peppery contrast to the sweetness of the caramelized fruit while the salty tang of the halloumi cheese rounds out the flavors and textures nicely.When it comes to a wine pairing, there's just something about the way Chardonnay pairs with arugula that I adore and the Failla Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a wonderful wine to illustrate this combination. Unlike many overly oaked Chardonnays, this wine has just a kiss of oak that synergizes beautifully with the spice of the greens, and its fruit harmonizes perfectly with the flavors of the cheese, peaches and cherries.
Failla Winery is one of our favorites and a labor of love for its owners, husband and wife team, Ehren Jordan and Anne-Marie Failla. While there first vintage debuted in 1998 as Failla-Jordan (they had to drop the "Jordan" over a legal dispute), their first estate release was still years away. Jordan's passion for winemaking led him to an internship in France's Rhône Valley and then back to California where he worked with the legendary Helen Turley at Marcassin and then Turley Wine Cellars before starting Failla.Today, the couple's fourteen acres of estate vineyards are largely dedicated to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah that capture the essence of California's coolest wine making regions. This small production winery produces beautifully balanced, food friendly wines that are definitely worth seeking out, however, in the event you're unable to find this particular wine, ask your local wine shop for a food-friendly, California Chardonnay from a cooler region with a nice balance of fruit and oak.I hope you enjoy this recipe for Seared Halloumi, Caramelized Peach and Cherry Salad as much as we do! Please scroll for the recipe and for more installments of my "Fast & Fabulous" series that features thirty minute recipes complete with wine pairings, please click here. Thanks so much for stopping by and Happy Summer!Cheers,
"Fast & Fabulous: Seared Halloumi, Caramelized Peach & Cherry Salad"
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Serves: 4
Serve with a Sonoma Coast Chardonnay like the one from Failla featured in this post!
Ingredients
One of the things I love most about what I do is discovering the blogs of other passionate foodies and I’m happy to share a new found favorite! This delicious recipe for Seared Halloumi, Caramelized Peach & Cherry Salad is from Heather of the Flourishing Foodie. In this recipe Heather beautifully incorporates some of my favorite flavors of Summer and, in keeping with our “Fast & Fabulous” series, this dish can easily... Read More
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