The resulting drink was very rich and flavorful. The warmth of the Flor de Caña 7 year old dark rum I used (as a substitute for Bacardi 8yr) really shone through and combined almost seamlessly with the bitters and vanilla.…
Hot Mulled Sherried Apple Cider
In this mulled cider recipe, apple cider is simmered with orange, honey, cloves, and cinnamon, then given a mild boozy kick from amontillado sherry added just before serving. Keep this sweet-smelling punch warm in a slow cooker at a holiday…
Hong Kong Egg Tarts
I’d never heard of them before but I was intrigued to see what the fuss was all about. I was happy to find them quite easy to make. So easy that I made two batches in two days, and for…
Grilling Chicken Drumsticks
Grilled Chicken Drumsticks – The Art of Drummies from 101 Cooking For Two. I will reduce the salt a bit next time, but this method gets really, really good
Funfetti Cake
I love to bake, and cakes are a favourite in our home. Often though, I find myself sawing off the ‘lumpy’ top of the cake to get a nice, flat surface to put the icing on. Well, no longer! I’ve…
Drunken shrimp cocktail
Ingredients 3 pounds shrimp, any size you prefer, I use large4 cloves garlic, smashed3 medium carrots, cleaned and cut into large chunks4 green onions, whole1 Cup white wine, chardonnay or pinot grigio2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder2 Tbls old…