Champagne

Happy New Year and our Most Popular Posts of 2010!

December 31, 2010

The last day of the year, 2010. It’s been one heck of a year. For me, too much of it spent rehabilitating from the most serious injury I’ve ever had but thankful that it’s getting better, that my family is healthy and that I’ve been able to stay in touch with the ‘outside’ world through [...]

Cranberry Liqueur

December 16, 2009

I always make my Christmas gifts; well, except for my kids who would just die if I gave them a basket of homemade goodies! Each year is a greater challenge to make something more unique than the last and this year I wanted to make my own liqueur. The photo is not the greatest either [...]

The Strawberry Muddle

Strawberry Muddle - sweetened sparkling wine with strawberries and lemon

June 10, 2009

This drink was featured in the July ’09 issue of Bon Appetit; my personal food bible! I had just received the magazine and was having friends over for a cocktail and luckily had the fruit on hand along with some sparkling wine I always use in place of Champagne when mixing for cocktails. The drink [...]

Cranberry Champagne Cocktail

April 30, 2009

2 well-chilled 750ML bottles champagne or sparkling cider 1 cup well-chilled cranberry juice cocktail, or to taste 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients; serve in champagne flutes. Makes 7 cups, serving approx 8

Cranberry Mimosa

December 15, 2008

I love serving this variation on the standard Mimosa over the holidays. The addition of cranberry juice adds to creating a festive look and flavor and it’s perfect for brunch or with early appetizers.