Eyeball Highballs – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Eyeball Martini
 
Like a simple black dress with a string of pearls, sometimes a simple cocktail with a creepy twist is just what an October Friday evening calls for. Invite a few friends to wind down after a hectic week and let them know you have had your eye on them.
 
Serve this with a variety of cheese and crackers. The olives are in the glass!

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M’m! M’m! Good!

When I was a child, I loved to sing the Campbell’s Soup Song, dancing all over the kitchen in anticipation of my cup of soup! My mom sent away for the official soup cup and that was the only way to have soup!
 
Now I prefer a more grown up version of this same satisfying tomato soup than when I was a child. You will still hear me singing that familiar song in the kitchen as I cut heirloom tomatoes, onions and garlic to roast in the oven. My idea of a grilled cheese sandwich to go with it has evolved too.
 
I hope these recipes will have you singing: “M’m! M’m! Good! M’m! M’m! Good! That’s what homemade soups are, M’m! M’m! Good!”

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Green Eyed Tiger – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Green Eyed Tiger

I have somehow gathered up quite the collection of Midori and don’t know how this happened. It is not typically a liqueur that I would drink so it must be left over from some distant party memory. So I went on a mad search for a drink that would relieve some of the sweetness that goes along with Midori.  Continue reading →

Captain Dave Cocktail – Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Captured by the Pirate Captain!
 

Sir Admiral Henry Morgan was one of the most notorious and successful privateers from Wales, as well as one of the most dangerous pirates to terrorize the Spanish Main. He had the audacity to steal from the English, while sporting their cause at the same time!

He was also one of the few pirates able to retire from piracy, with most of his wealth intact and little legal retribution, to ultimately become the Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. Now several centuries later, he has become the figurehead for the company he helped to make famous….The Captain Morgan Rum Company. Continue reading →

Cuban Style Black Beans

Sofrito…… I love the sound of the word and what it does for the flavor of food. Many Cuban dishes use a sofrito as their basis. The sofrito consists of onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and ground pepper quick-fried in olive oil. It is used when cooking black beans, tomato sauces, grilled meats and stews and it’s what makes the food have the uniquely Cuban flavor that is so recognizable.  Continue reading →

Greek Mojito ~ Friday’s 5 o’clock Wet Your Whistle Call!

Greek Mojito
 
“Mojito,” means “to cast a little spell,” and originated in Cuba. These drinks have become so popular that all kinds of twists to the original are popping up. The Greek spin on the cocktail is made with Metaxa, a Muscat-sweetened brandy, instead of rum.
 
Adjust the sugar and lime juice depending on how sweet or tart you like your Mojitos. Go Greek!

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