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appley EVER AFTER

Autumn has officially arrived and I love the idea of a warm, cozy sip that uses locally grown apples with bourbon and smoky mezcal. This one is delicious for a swanky cocktail party but also works just fine in a red solo cup next to a bonfire or on a hayride.

appley EVER AFTER
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blackberry and lemon VODKA TONIC

The dog days of summer require something cool, strong, and slightly sweet - this one is just the ticket. Quick and easy to whip up…but impressive as a pre-dinner cocktail or for just sippin’ on the back porch. Feel free to increase the amount of vodka depending on your day -

blackberry and lemon VODKA TONIC
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tomatoes and peaches with WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE

Something magical happens when goat cheese is paired with summer tomatoes and juicy ripe peaches. This super quick salad works well as a starter course, but also equally impresses as an appetizer when served with our firecrackers or buttery grilled toast. We especially love the bright green nuance of fresh basil and mint from the garden, even though added bits of zesty arugula or watercress would make this the summer salad to end all summer salads….

tomatoes and peaches with WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE
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summer tomato TOAST

Nothing on the planet is more delicious than fresh tomatoes steeped in olive oil, basil, and fresh garlic. Our SUMMER TOMATO TOAST is simple, but promises to be the belle of this year’s Fourth of July pool, lake, or river party. The tomatoes gain sweet complexity the longer they sit…so prep about an hour before guest arrival to ensure maximum flavor…and guest adoration.

summer tomato TOAST
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it's hard out here FOR A PIMM'S

Our simple version of this classic summertime cocktail includes muddled cucumber and Arkansas strawberries that elevate it to a whole new level. Barely sweet, heady, with bright red berries, lemon, and fresh mint that screams “SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!”

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HONEYDEW-CUCUMBER-MINT POP

HONEYDEW-CUCUMBER-MINT POP

Green simply tastes better - made even more delicious by adding tiny bubbles that life the spirit. Our Honeydew, Cucumber, and Mint Soda will not only make your friends GREEN with envy…it will also make you a smarter, more well rounded person. SIP SIP…HOORAY!

Oh, and if you’re thinking of adding a spirit to this (uh, hem) MOCKTAIL - gin is just the one to do the trick.

CHILE-LIME-PINEAPPLE POP

Facts are facts: Americans love soda. It’s not the healthiest drink in the world, but there’s something utterly satisfying about a slightly sweet (okay, over the top sweet) experience with the tiny bubbles that pop, pop, pop in our mouth to give us energy and vitality. Canned and bottle sodas have their place, but I guarantee, once you start concocting your own homemade variety, you’ll never be the same. And you’ll be amazed at how easy it is.

Our CHILE-LIME-PINEAPPLE POP is delicious all by itself, but if you’re in the mood, it’s hipster bar worthy with an ounce or two of vodka, gin, or mezcal. Thump thump - sip sip!

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CHILE-LIME-PINEAPPLE POP

SERVES 10 | PREP 10 MINUTES, UP TO 12 HOURS

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tbsp pink peppercorns, crushed

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced

  • 4 cups pineapple juice

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided in two

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 10 cups club soda

  • Pineapple wedges, for garnish

TECHNIQUE

  • Place crushed peppercorns, lime juice, one sliced jalapeno pepper, and pineapple juice in a large, airtight container and stir to combine. Set aside while we make the jalapeno simple syrup - Please note that the pineapple juice mixture can also be stored in the fridge for up to 12 hours or longer if you have the time and desire a more intense flavor.

  • In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of water and one additional jalapeno. Bring to a simmer over medium high heat for about 1 minute, then remove from heat, and allow the syrup to steep with the pepper for about five minutes.

  • Strain the pineapple juice mix through a mesh sieve and discard the peppercorns and peppers. Stir in the jalapeno simple syrup.

  • Pour ¼ cup of the pineapple juice over ice and then top with club soda, garnish with pineapple wedge, cilantro leaf, and fresh jalapeno slice.

TOM KHA with Mushrooms and Peppers

TOM KHA with Mushrooms and Peppers

Like so many food experiences from my past, I’ve since worked studiously at replicating the mysterious comfort of Tom Kha; the meaning of the words together are quite simple, TOM translated as “boiling a broth” while KHA is “galangal” and then when listed as the familiar TOM KHA GAI, it’s served with chicken. I love it with poultry and shrimp, but the base soup also stands up brilliantly to vegetables; hence, my version with peppers and hearty mushrooms is every bit as satisfying as other recipes with chicken, shellfish, or meat.

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