by perfectlittlebites | Dec 21, 2012 | Assorted
Menu from last week’s wine dinner. Menu was paired with wines from Detour Winery in Detour, MD Lobster Bisquelobster salad, lemongrass Radicchiofarmer’s cheese, tropical fruit, basil, citrus dressing Veal Osso Buccowhipped celeriac,...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 21, 2012 | Assorted
Just in case the world ends, I thought I should have one last drink. So, what should that be? I started with something special I brought back from Mexico. Xtabentun is a Mayan anise liquor made with fermented honey. We picked some up on our way...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 16, 2012 | Assorted
1 T Agave Syrup1 T Apple/Peach/Aleppo Pepper Shrub1 oz Grand Marnier4 oz Amontillado Sherry Shake hard on ice. Either strain into a chilled glass or serve on ice with fruit and a straw similar to a classic cobbler
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 11, 2012 | Assorted
It’s not just something you toss in soup or chicken salad. Why is so little effort spent on exploring its many uses. At a wine dinner this week, we’ll be serving a celery leaf gremolata on our osso bucco. Also, there’s a charred celery purée. We...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 5, 2012 | Assorted
As a probiotic drink, I like kefir. It comes in some great flavors and is relatively low in fat. This season, Lifeway released a lowfat pumpkin spice flavor. Upon trying it, I thought it would bring a nice spicy tang to my desserts. I put in in the ISI with 2 charges...
by perfectlittlebites | Dec 3, 2012 | Assorted
Old Bay: On Overuse & Restraint For those not familiar with Old Bay, it is a spice blend produced by McCormick, predominantly used for seafood. If you live in the mid-Atlantic, you know what I’m talking about. I love Old Bay as much as the next guy, but I...
