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- James BeardClockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-5490379474182235322020-09-14T13:30:00.000-04:002020-09-14T13:30:12.162-04:00Happy Hour at Home - Grasshopper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRFqeKbyROzRhtioFzd7P6h3GmzNJfgRLmEL7HmRW5PwkXuREGF6IzlTfzTXLDiNueIR3eNOE8UPGXyGvD9I6TUQrfPBZpYvOA3eOjFoN1uCn_xIZGmNipgHtA1pGYsLuXIUVMv7fXxQ/s2048/Grasshopper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1712" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRFqeKbyROzRhtioFzd7P6h3GmzNJfgRLmEL7HmRW5PwkXuREGF6IzlTfzTXLDiNueIR3eNOE8UPGXyGvD9I6TUQrfPBZpYvOA3eOjFoN1uCn_xIZGmNipgHtA1pGYsLuXIUVMv7fXxQ/w524-h625/Grasshopper.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: left;">Chocolate mint has always been one of my favourite flavour combinations. Recently I picked up some Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao to expand my cocktail options at home. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNWIxcjbjWS2r7DXN0Q05XEitls3G6xt6xM69Zmth48EWsFBRDMXoXXDKqHQUNkBsOaawA-lLcJBczUApVL1XV3jpoNP_g4Q3F6wjvMBPRgJZNCf0gNdntjUy5WQF0k-GA_5x6PzNt0Y/s2048/Grasshopper2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1961" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNWIxcjbjWS2r7DXN0Q05XEitls3G6xt6xM69Zmth48EWsFBRDMXoXXDKqHQUNkBsOaawA-lLcJBczUApVL1XV3jpoNP_g4Q3F6wjvMBPRgJZNCf0gNdntjUy5WQF0k-GA_5x6PzNt0Y/w479-h500/Grasshopper2.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>A Grasshopper</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> is an old-fashioned cocktail that I would probably never order in a bar. When I was a kid and we'd go to a Chinese restaurant, they often had placemats with pictures of different cocktails. The Grasshopper would be there, along with other amusingly-named drinks like the Pink Squirrel and Harvey Wallbanger.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But the Grasshopper is actually very tasty! It makes a nice after-dinner drink, sweet and creamy like dessert. Here's how you make one:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDYfdouAAX8RmTz0dAtsGhBjI7I5TEvGxyTVb-oy3Bvmwv18PgTPg01e0pWjtkOnQf2hDGKJkQU6dDiQI1iaZFf-19yipqSDMN-kjm3BXUjDmJrRCuc7UOMmMqOdDiWtNvFYAlq87r1o/s2048/Grasshopper3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDYfdouAAX8RmTz0dAtsGhBjI7I5TEvGxyTVb-oy3Bvmwv18PgTPg01e0pWjtkOnQf2hDGKJkQU6dDiQI1iaZFf-19yipqSDMN-kjm3BXUjDmJrRCuc7UOMmMqOdDiWtNvFYAlq87r1o/w375-h500/Grasshopper3.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ingredients</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 oz Creme de Menthe</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 oz Creme de Cacao</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 oz cream or milk</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Directions</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake 30 seconds until chilled. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a sprig of mint.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Minty, green and creamy! Enjoy!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-68673383149173701122020-07-25T10:35:00.000-04:002020-07-25T10:35:07.205-04:00Happy Hour at Home - Paloma<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFKq9nIF926BHEpAYwlbIQQPtWqQv2tiZ3HjcIRRqA2peHiafkkmCLOSEHO6F3CQkfiAQnsxp15LWyOlF5wAJBoH9mUWk0bjJ-uGWn3c6MUpAjmXVWITQgjnXOkMQq6Vn6YNrLeOqPys/s2048/Paloma1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFKq9nIF926BHEpAYwlbIQQPtWqQv2tiZ3HjcIRRqA2peHiafkkmCLOSEHO6F3CQkfiAQnsxp15LWyOlF5wAJBoH9mUWk0bjJ-uGWn3c6MUpAjmXVWITQgjnXOkMQq6Vn6YNrLeOqPys/w625-h625/Paloma1.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">This is one of my all-time favourite cocktails, and it's so simple! Just tequila, grapefruit and soda, or tequila and grapefruit soda, or tequila, grapefruit, lime, sugar and soda. I've actually had Palomas made many different ways. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Today I squeezed grapefruit for fresh-squeezed juice, added fresh lime juice and sugar, tequila, ice and soda, with a half-salt rim and a pretty slice of grapefruit to garnish. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdvWhNEeiXlD088kWQYvHHxYxt76cSW03XI4kX85-svaJXN7Hi_e2ve9y_JCh4gEt8U-ZxzVyUeRibboMk1hwP578p_PPGxxYdI5xHxMdKGv1qtPKdFgHj2q3iBz4ylc88Gulv4Os8y8/s2048/Paloma3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1568" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTdvWhNEeiXlD088kWQYvHHxYxt76cSW03XI4kX85-svaJXN7Hi_e2ve9y_JCh4gEt8U-ZxzVyUeRibboMk1hwP578p_PPGxxYdI5xHxMdKGv1qtPKdFgHj2q3iBz4ylc88Gulv4Os8y8/w479-h625/Paloma3.jpg" width="479" /></a></div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">When we were in Mexico last year I had a Paloma that was just tequila and Jarritos grapefruit soda with a </font><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"><font face="verdana">Tajín</font></span><font face="verdana"> (chili lime spice) rim and a massive grapefruit slice to garnish. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">If you can find grapefruit soda, this method is much easier, but I do love the flavour of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Here's the recipe!</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Paloma Cocktail (makes one drink)</font></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">salt or chili-lime seasoning</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">grapefruit wedge</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/4 cup fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1 tablespoon fresh lime juice</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1 teaspoon sugar</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/4 cup tequila </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/4 cup club soda</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Sprinkle salt or seasoning on a flat plate. Run the grapefruit wedge around the rim of a 12oz glass and coat the rim of the glass halfway or completely in salt or seasoning. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Add grapefruit and lime juice and sugar to the glass and stir until sugar dissolves. Add the tequila and fill the glass with ice. Top with club soda. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Cheers! </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYHbzuGH4CpTuizql694zWHS33tlakoBYO2MNafciM__ZD_I6pwIkbANbLpj9Feq6JROlG_dhOHMrnebKO248KygxiViCFq31JRkOI9Dv-FG_s3o92tc5s8CnKga27lq4dbwll2p86Tc/s2048/Paloma2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuYHbzuGH4CpTuizql694zWHS33tlakoBYO2MNafciM__ZD_I6pwIkbANbLpj9Feq6JROlG_dhOHMrnebKO248KygxiViCFq31JRkOI9Dv-FG_s3o92tc5s8CnKga27lq4dbwll2p86Tc/w375-h500/Paloma2.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-88847427759358413382020-07-18T12:01:00.001-04:002020-07-18T12:01:22.104-04:00Happy Hour at Home - Clover Club Cocktail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnVwjFlnJWdZGZrePqBrl2xnDvY3-0oFpI8VeDToLsNK1Yl9j8JQG0SIGRhjZyX7bqE64YY20Z9XKTOem6gyEbsmzsN5eDIPiWV35_NVEFre4byFgn2Rw6Cr-wZ-J_GoqIQD9nBv-gpg/s2048/Clover+Club+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2031" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnVwjFlnJWdZGZrePqBrl2xnDvY3-0oFpI8VeDToLsNK1Yl9j8JQG0SIGRhjZyX7bqE64YY20Z9XKTOem6gyEbsmzsN5eDIPiWV35_NVEFre4byFgn2Rw6Cr-wZ-J_GoqIQD9nBv-gpg/w619-h625/Clover+Club+2.JPG" width="619" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">This cocktail has a lot to recommend it. It has an interesting history, uses fresh berries and an egg white, and it's absolutely gorgeous to look at and very delicious. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">The cocktail dates back to 1880s Philadelphia and it was a pink drink men loved. It's not too sweet and the egg white gives it a foamy contrasting head that looks beautiful.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">First, you'll need to make a raspberry syrup, but it's easy! This is a no-cook syrup that keeps that fresh raspberry flavour.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Raspberry Syrup </font></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/2 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 cup sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/2 cup water</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Muddle the raspberries with the sugar. Let sit 30 minutes until syrupy. Add the water and stir until sugar is completely dissolved. Strain through a fine mesh sieve. Store leftover syrup in the fridge up to a week. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Clover Club Cocktail (makes one drink)</font></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1 1/2 oz gin</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/2 oz fresh lemon juice</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/2 oz dry vermouth</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/2 oz raspberry syrup</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1 small egg white </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds. Strain into a glass. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Cheers! </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-14648780760126447972020-07-11T13:05:00.001-04:002020-07-11T13:05:17.624-04:00Happy Hour at Home - Watermelon Mojito<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ2Ipo9At9NrYnZGdzalUZp7zyfueEUo6v6CCHvAHENh-HQw6t87Q5eIIt8YN5PXjhzDBYXUGDtvB5m4gN2SHXUti39raXmZ0EhPBLMQK1_bJ-Tx5xeGzVFTd-lhyJGzAtuOxu6fmvlE/s2048/Watermelon+mojito.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZ2Ipo9At9NrYnZGdzalUZp7zyfueEUo6v6CCHvAHENh-HQw6t87Q5eIIt8YN5PXjhzDBYXUGDtvB5m4gN2SHXUti39raXmZ0EhPBLMQK1_bJ-Tx5xeGzVFTd-lhyJGzAtuOxu6fmvlE/w625-h625/Watermelon+mojito.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">I love making cocktails but I don't make frozen cocktails very often. Partially because they always seem overly sweet, and partially because it's just a hassle to haul out the blender and crush ice. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">But this cocktail is an exception! It is so good, so summery and refreshing, I will definitely make it again and again. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">The trick here is frozen watermelon instead of ice. This way the watermelon is the star, and it's not diluted by anything but liquor. </font><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love the way the watermelon's colour just says SUMMER!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The recipe comes from </span><a href="https://smittenkitchen.com/2019/07/frozen-watermelon-mojitos/" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, a great resource for well-tested food and drink recipes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's how to make this fabulous summer treat:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Frozen Watermelon Mojito Recipe </span><font face="verdana">(makes 2 drinks)</font></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 lb frozen watermelon </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">1 tablespoon sugar</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">4 oz rum</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">10 mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">To freeze the watermelon, remove the rind from one small or 1/2 a large watermelon. R</font><span style="font-family: verdana;">emove seeds if necessary and cut into 1-inch cubes. Freeze in a single layer on a tray lined with plastic wrap or parchment for at least one hour. Save any leftover frozen watermelon in a zip-top bag in the freezer.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">To make the cocktail, mix the lime juice and sugar until the sugar dissolves. Blend the frozen watermelon, lime juice and rum in a blender until smooth. Add the mint leaves and blend briefly until chopped. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Serve in a roomy glass with a straw, garnished with a mint sprig. Cheers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-47234378018641575522020-06-20T12:25:00.000-04:002020-06-29T14:12:37.183-04:00Happy Hour at Home - Montparnasse Cocktail<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBV4TxKV58yZ-pj4zRALaxPbObNCY9oRTI2oFZwnngpl29gVgmswk7KIaNJyR0vK6Ba6NUVLCTbm58xiqEbJrWZHPOVCAWDuOjiA4VilZLNGTKE8y5YFNbuFgT_W_ga0DHpD5QazZVl0/s1440/Montparnasse2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBBV4TxKV58yZ-pj4zRALaxPbObNCY9oRTI2oFZwnngpl29gVgmswk7KIaNJyR0vK6Ba6NUVLCTbm58xiqEbJrWZHPOVCAWDuOjiA4VilZLNGTKE8y5YFNbuFgT_W_ga0DHpD5QazZVl0/w625-h625/Montparnasse2.jpg" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">This cocktail is a real find! I'm obsessed with Calvados and love to find new ways to use it. I learned about this cocktail from <a href="https://www.davidlebovitz.com/montparnasse-cocktail-calvados-elderflower-liqueur-recipe/" target="_blank">David Lebovitz's blog</a> and Instagram, where he has been posting French cocktails.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">I have a dream to go to Normandy where Calvados is made (and to Brittany where the similar Lambig apple brandy is made). 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It seems wasteful and expensive. So I resisted buying Pimm's for a while, but I'm so glad I took the plunge. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pimm's No.1 Cup is an unusual gin-based liqueur with herbs. It is traditionally served at British events like Wimbledon. Some Pimm's Cup recipes you see might call for lemonade, but that's British lemonade, which is more like Sprite or 7-Up. I made my Pimm's Cup with ginger ale, which is an acceptable substitute. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Muddling cucumber and lemon in the drink makes it even more refreshing. I've seen some recipes call for muddled strawberries as well, which seems a little overboard, but I might try it next time! I love to garnish the drink with long strips of Persian cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise to curl around the inside of the glass. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can hardly ask for a more refreshing summer cocktail than a Pimm's Cup. Pimm's is pretty easy to find at the <a href="https://www.lcbo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lcbo/spice-15015038/pimms-no-1-cup-282277#.Xu4ghWhKiUk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LCBO</a>, and not too pricey, so I'd recommend picking some up!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pimm's Cup Recipe</span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1/2-inch chunk of cucumber</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">1 lemon wedge</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">2 oz Pimm's No.1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4 oz lemon-lime soda or ginger ale</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Garnish: lemon wheel, cucumber</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Gently muddle the cucumber and lemon in a tall glass with a wooden spoon or cocktail muddler.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Pour in the Pimm's and soda and stir to combine. </font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Garnish with cucumber and lemon.</font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-83956432633039645432020-06-13T15:43:00.000-04:002020-06-13T15:43:27.080-04:00Happy Hour at Home - Sidecar<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0PmKPIFgLRjN8ut7Unh_AkEb66hiOxLoPa2JvxtOjueokbnx0Rn3I8zBenA4Z7eaT9VlCOG4NaCLk-BIOMbCoddUo4dIpKPd_cTX4VDteDf4TRd59Vj0xngnFw8lFpF2oCsxS7uw1Qc/s3024/Sidecar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0PmKPIFgLRjN8ut7Unh_AkEb66hiOxLoPa2JvxtOjueokbnx0Rn3I8zBenA4Z7eaT9VlCOG4NaCLk-BIOMbCoddUo4dIpKPd_cTX4VDteDf4TRd59Vj0xngnFw8lFpF2oCsxS7uw1Qc/s320/Sidecar.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">I haven't been doing much cooking lately, so I haven't had food posts to share, but I have been making cocktails a lot more frequently so I thought I could share those.</font></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Sidecar is one of my very favourites. For the longest time I didn't have cognac at home, but I splurged on a bottle to make these, as well as another favourite - Champagne cocktails. </span></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">A Sidecar is simply cognac, orange liqueur and lemon juice. I use Triple Sec as my orange liqueur, but you can use Cointreau or Dry Curacao if you prefer. </font></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Some folks add simple syrup and some like a sugared or half-sugared rim on their Sidecar, but I don't think it's necessary. </font></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">As for Cognac, it can be pricey but it is nice to have in a well-stocked bar. Cognac is a type of brandy made from distilled white wine. It is labled VS, VSOP or XO based on hoe long it is aged (2, 4 or 10 years). VS Cognac (the least expensive) is fine for mixed drinks, in my opinion. You can also use Armagnac which can be less expensive. </font></p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">You'll find recipes with different ratios of cognac to orange liqueur and lemon juice. This is the mix I prefer.</font></p><h2 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><font face="verdana">Sidecar Recipe</font></h2><div><font face="verdana">2 oz Cognac</font></div><div><font face="verdana">1 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau</font></div><div><font face="verdana">3/4 oz lemon juice</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana">Add cognac, triple sec and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.</font></div><div><font face="verdana">Shake well until chilled.</font></div><div><font face="verdana">Strain into coupe glasses and garnish with a twist of lemon.</font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><div><font face="verdana"><br /></font></div><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></p>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-11289204986307650362020-04-21T20:05:00.002-04:002020-04-21T20:05:47.652-04:00Quarantine Meatballs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">These photos are about two weeks old as I write this post and oddly enough, we had some store bought meatballs for lunch today and I was so disappointed with them that I wanted to throw them out. That is how good these homemade meatballs are in comparison.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I see so many people posting online about getting into baking and I love it! The circumstances are unfortunate, but there's no better time to bake. I've always found baking so relaxing and satisfying. It gives you a sense of accomplishment, and delicious smells and tastes to enjoy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been extremely busy with work lately, so Matt has been doing all the cooking. We've had some wonderful meals and I'm able to focus on work without worrying about planning and shopping. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I finally had a real day off and decided to make these bagels. It's actually a 2-day process. Make and shape the dough the first day, let it rise in the fridge for 24 hours, then boil and bake the second day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We had them with plain cream cheese, but next time I'll add fresh chives or minced red onion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">To make bagels you need a few special ingredients and items that may not be in everyone's kitchen. They use bread flour (hard flour) not All-Purpose flour. They also need instant yeast, not active dry or rapid rise yeast. The recipe also calls for barley malt syrup. I found one jar on Amazon. It was expensive but I was going to go for it. Unfortunately it was sold out by the time I tried to check out. I used brown sugar instead and had a dark, crunchy crust on my bagels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The recipe I used is from <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2017/01/homemade-bagels-recipe.html" target="_blank">Serious Eats</a>, by Stella Parks at <a href="http://bravetart.com/" target="_blank">BraveTart</a>. The method uses a Yukone, flour and water cooked on the stove to make the bagels brown and crisp. It's then added to flour, salt, sugar and yeast in a food processor with water to make a very stiff dough. My food processor struggled a little because the dough was so stiff, but it came together in the end. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The most challenging part for me was rolling out the dough balls. I had a hard time getting them smooth without seams. But the final bagels turned out ok. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Poking the hole in the dough to make the bagel shape was the fun part. The bagels then sit overnight in the fridge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Boiling and baking is quick and easy. My bagels were dark golden brown after only 23 minutes in the oven. I also added Everything Bagel Seasoning to two of the bagels, and left the rest plain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2017/01/homemade-bagels-recipe.html" target="_blank">recipe</a> makes just 8 small-ish bagels, which was perfect for us. The bagels turned out nicely. I would like to try again with the barley malt syrup to see if it makes a difference. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I recommend <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/2017/01/how-to-make-bravetart-bagels.html" target="_blank">reading the whole story on Serious Eats</a> before making the bagels. There's also a video. But this was a very simple, satisfying baking project!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's been a long time since I've made a new blog post, but I just had to share this amazing technique for making the best homemade pizza we've ever had!<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've tried many homemade pizza recipes. I bought a pizza stone and pizza peel, but still can't get the pizza to slide onto the stone easily. I've tried to make grilled pizza too. The homemade pizzas I've tried in the past are ok, but definitely better than delivery, and therefore not really worth the effort. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But this recipe is different! It's pretty easy, but if you make your own dough from scratch, it takes some planning. Instead, you could just buy pizza dough from a local bakery and make this in a flash!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The recipe makes a relatively thick-crust pan pizza that's a little greasy and unbelievably delicious. Matt asked why he had to wait 43 years to try such a tasty pizza at home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You will need a cast iron pan. Or two if you want to make two pizzas. You may be able to substitute a 10-inch metal cake pan, but I didn't try that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're making the dough from scratch it's very easy, but you need to start it the day before. Mix flour, yeast, oil and water, let it rise and you're done. Put the dough in the pan two hours before you bake the pizza for a final rise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I used a store-bought jar of marinara sauce as my pizza sauce, and it was just fine. I topped it with only cheese and pepperoni, but you can use any toppings you like. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Set the oven to its highest temperature and bake the pizza for about 15 minutes. If the crust isn't browned on the bottom, use the stovetop to crisp it up for 2 minutes more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The result is the best pizza I've ever made. It's highly recommended you try this!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's the recipe, <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/01/foolproof-pan-pizza-recipe.html" target="_blank">adapted from Serious Eats</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the crust:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2.5 cups (400g) bread flour</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons (10g) kosher salt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon (4g) instant yeast</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup + 3 tablespoons (275g) water</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2 teaspoons (8g) olive oil</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mix the crust ingredients in a large bowl until dry ingredients are incorporated. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 18-24 hours. My kitchen is cold, so I put the bowl in my turned-off gas oven overnight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For one pizza:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10-inch cast iron pan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3/4 cup pizza sauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">225g shredded mozzarella</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Two hours before you want pizza, divide the dough into two equal pieces. (You can use store-bought dough or the recipe above.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Form each half of the dough into a ball, adding flour to keep it from sticking to your hands or the counter. If making one pizza, refrigerate or freeze the other half of the dough in a plastic bag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spread a tablespoon of olive oil in your cast iron pan. Place the ball of dough in the pan and turn to coat with oil. Use your hands to spread the dough into the pan, flattening it as much as possible to the edges of the pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for two hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Pre-heat your oven as high as it will go. Mine goes to 500 degrees, but if you can do 525 or 550, that's even better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The dough should have risen and spread to the edges of the pan. Use your fingers to press the dough to the edges and pop any air bubbles you see. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spread the pizza sauce over the dough, all the way to the edges. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Spread the shredded cheese evenly over the dough, all the way to the edges.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Top with pepperoni or toppings of your choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bake in the pre-heated oven for 12-15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remove pan from the oven and use a spatula to lift the pizza and check the bottom crust. It should be brown and crisp. If it's still white, put the pan on a burner and cook over high heat for a minute or two until the bottom crust is brown and crisp.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remove the pizza from the pan, cut into 6 pieces and serve. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Daquiris are one of the original basic cocktails. It originated in Cuba. It is so simple, but the ingredients work perfectly together. If you think you don’t like rum, try this recipe. The lime balances out any harshness in the rum so the cocktail just tastes refreshing.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">*Bonus recipe: The Hemingway Daquiri</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Daquiris and Cuba are synonymous with Earnest Hemingway. The Hemingway Daquiri was invented in Cuba to honour Hemingway, who was reputed to prefer a drink with less sugar and more alcohol content. This is a very different cocktail than the classic daquiri, despite very small differences in ingredients. A tiny bit of grapefruit juice and Maraschino liqueur replace the simple syrup, making a much more complex cocktail with a tinge of pink. (Marshino liqueur is not very sweet, it actually tastes of bitter almonds, but adds a brightness and complexity to the drink.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When Matt and I got married we asked for, and received, a <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=clockwtart0c-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00DQTSBVW&asins=B00DQTSBVW&linkId=4d363f32747f7f664613d9d8f9eb08c0&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">fondue pot</a>. I really wanted one, but it's not the most practical gift. I can't say we've used it regularly over the years, but we broke it out for Christmas Eve dinner and had a wonderful cheese fondue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Here's the recipe for Fondue for Two. This is enough for a meal for two hungry people or an appetizer or snack for four. Double the recipe and add more hearty dippers like salami and pretzels to feed a crowd. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">toasted bread cubes</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">boiled mini potatoes</span></li>
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Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-50052637516468092702018-11-19T08:36:00.000-05:002018-11-19T11:28:36.820-05:0010 Craft Beer Questions with Storm Stayed’s Justin Bélanger<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />Opened in late 2017, <a href="https://www.stormstayed.com/" target="_blank">Storm Stayed Brewing Company</a> has quickly become one of my favourite craft beer spots in the city thanks to its modern but welcoming beer hall vibe, friendly and knowledgeable staff, unique location (169 Wharncliffe Road South in London’s Old South, whereas all the other breweries in the city are currently in the east end) and, of course, great craft beer. Aside from their own broad selection of craft beer, they also have a couple of rotating guest taps and a selection of wine and cider, which makes it an ideal stop for the Clockwatching Tart too.<br /><br />I’m proud to kick off my new 10 Craft Beer Questions feature with Justin Bélanger, brewer and co-owner of Storm Stayed Brewing Company.<br /><br /><b>1. What was the first beer you tried that really opened up your mind to the idea that beer could be special? When did you first have it and how did you discover it?</b><br /><br />The first beer that really got me to enjoy beer as a drink was probably Tankhouse by Mill Street. It was the first flavourful beer that seemed like it was brewed to be enjoyed and not just consumed quickly while cold. I first had this beer while looking for something to drink while grading lab reports, a job that needed liquid support.<br /><br /><br /><b>2. What was your go-to style of beer five years ago? And what is it now?</b><br /><br />Five years ago, my go-to style would have been an IPA everyday. Hops and more of it! That was probably one the reasons that made me brew more often, so that I could get those great fresh hop aromatics. Today, my beer of choice would be an Irish Red or a Pilsner, great beers with subtle flavour that compliment food instead of overpowering it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>5. When did you decide to open Storm Stayed and what made you decide to choose Old South as a location?</b><br /><br />Back in 2010, I did a bike trip across Canada and I would visit pubs and breweries as I biked along. I just loved the atmosphere and camaraderie, and that has followed through to today. The beer scene is such a supportive environment, brewers helping others whether for ingredients or questions. Storm Stayed was my effort to join a great group of people (I was tired of the grind of working for a large organization). While planning our brewery, we wanted to have a community-oriented business and to do that, we needed to be in one of the neighbourhoods. We considered Old East, which already houses most of London’s beer scene, Old North, and Byron; but the location that really drew us was Wortley Village. Unfortunately, there weren’t any buildings available in the village that would have been suitable for a brewery but in the process, we found our great location (still in Old South, but now located in The Coves).<br /><br /><br /><b>6. What Storm Stayed beer are you most proud of and why?</b><br /><br />I’m really proud of Sunburst and Patina. Sunburst is our New England-style Pale Ale and it has a low bitterness which makes it smooth and easy to drink but also has nice grapefruit aromatics. Our Patina is my version of an Irish Red and it has a nice caramel and slight roast character -- it makes for a great campfire drink.<br /><br /><br /><b>7. If you could have created any specific beer from the past 20 years, what would you choose and why?</b><br /><br />Right now, I’m really digging pilsners and have been looking for them everytime I’m out. Both Vim and Vigor by Tooth and Nail and Bellweiser by Bellwoods are ones that if I see it on tap, it’ll be the first and last beers of the evening. Who knows, maybe we’ll see a pils on tap at Storm Stayed in the future.<br /><br /><br /><b>8. Is there anything specific about Storm Stayed that you think makes it appealing to different demographics?</b><br /><br />The great thing about Old South, Wortley, and The Coves area is the great diversity in our population. We want our space to feel safe and welcoming and we’ve tried to make an accommodating environment that everyone could enjoy.<br /><br /><b><br />9. What is your favourite thing about the London craft beer scene?</b><br /><br />What I love most about the London craft beer scene is how close knit it is and how much everyone supports everyone. We’ve worked together on bulk-buys to help with costs, we’ve taken part in festivals together (Forked Fest, Anderson Anniversary, etc.), and we’ve even competed against each other (congratulations Equals on your bowling win, we’ll bring our A-game next time).<br /><br /><br /><b>10. Do you have any special beers planned for the winter? Anything exciting craft beer lovers in London should be looking forward to from Storm Stayed? </b><br /><br />If you look into the brewery the next time you’re visiting the taproom, you’ll notice a couple of stacked barrels off to the side. I am super excited about them! Experimentation was a key factor in wanting to open my own brewery and being able to use wood of different origins (red or white wine, bourbon, brandy, etc.) is a further extension of our experimental goals. Look forward to those releases around our anniversary (early January).<br /><br />I’m also looking forward to doing small batch tinctures. This is something that you’ve already seen in the past (e.g. Coffeebreak), but we’ve now acquired some new equipment that’ll allow us to work on a larger scale than our pilot system.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #660000; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><i>Thanks, Justin! </i></span><br />
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Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-12967653595732605302018-09-30T18:02:00.000-04:002018-09-30T18:02:38.061-04:00Short & Sweet Sunday - Chicago-Style Hot Dogs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #660000;"><i>This post is by Matt, the <a href="http://www.clockwatchingtart.com/search/label/baron" target="_blank">Beer Baron</a> who also loves hot dogs! </i></span><br /><br />I admit to getting weirdly obsessive about odd things sometimes. It happens mostly with movies and food - both things I absolutely love. If I get a certain movie (like Aliens or L.A. Confidential, for example) in my head, I will obsess about it until I get the chance to see it again. The same thing goes for food. If I crave a certain food, it becomes a matter of when and not if I will eat it next.<br /><br />Yesterday, for some odd reason, I wanted a Chicago-style hot dog, which we discovered on our first trip to Chicago a decade ago and then had again on a <a href="http://www.clockwatchingtart.com/2013/01/detour-chicago-part-2.html">visit in 2013</a>. Rather than drive the 640 kilometres to get a real one (which I briefly considered), I decided to make my own.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A Chicago-style hot dog is an all-beef wiener put on a poppy seed bun, then topped (in this order) with yellow mustard, sweet green pickle relish, onions, tomatoes, pickle spears, sport peppers (pickled peppers), and celery salt. </span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Most of the ingredients are pretty easy to come by except for the poppy seed bun, so I had to improvise by using a basting brush to brush melted butter on the tops of my normal hot dog buns so I could then coat them with poppy seeds.</span><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;" /><br style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;" /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The end result was absolutely delicious. The mix of flavours and textures is really what makes it special. While I never liked Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, I think Chicago nailed it when it comes to hot dogs. Cheers!</span></div>
Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-1138745811054293562018-09-15T13:04:00.000-04:002018-09-15T13:04:09.761-04:00Review: Pizzeria Madre<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/caWNsnXDVd_Yq0wWKfmiyU5a1d6Tu4mHY3nCWgpbXM14zdgDBBF1chqPmBkpI4qVlWxov3RaKOii7pZ_bLzfOV_8YeFdSg8ZjkxUGCMdAK53K25VbyNVeR-Jg8q1Y-6rMuKWlow" /><br /><br /><i>This post is written by Matt, the Beer Baron</i><br /><br /><a href="https://pizzeriamadre.wixsite.com/book" target="_blank">Pizzaria Madre</a></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">519-432-4333<br /><br />Like beer, pizza is one of those things that can range from merely adequate to monumentally fantastic depending on who is making it. Also like beer, margherita pizza has a limited number of ingredients (flour, water, tomato, cheese, basil, olive oil), so it really relies upon the right combination of skill and equipment to be great.<br /><br />I am happy to report that the newly opened Pizzeria Madre at 111 Wellington Street in London is home to some truly great pizza — including a margherita pizza that I’ve been pining away for since having it earlier this week.<br /><br />Pizzeria Madre — Italian for mother, and named in honour of the mother or starter dough they use in their dough making — is a bright and nicely renovated space with a small bar and a second room off of the main dining space. <br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S1pReZDi2vuSoFKUJseqpcHsBFlNciaDaqmONEiRkIFpyRTwYq_w6fOgoWHX0-jbwSB7Odhy0N6ITYNP4fvcKl9y55xAFK2KsK1qfu7h4MDXpSyKMfes0h08h4XQrsJdT939764" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BYLH38Zqju37eAlPf3zYU6xJ0IQ7aVvxwTYiSxONUntgd6DGtMxM77lA_W7jn41j6H242EraKfR5LgHJmCF8n95OfhCDuv4esYj9jt53fe-ILr7F_9JY14k33rFM_ULD8J8GZDo" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/r60WGMwOQqi_iT7m2qd4KtfG-pS4HfCPFRzMzet0IpelJauwr2o_8K4M9V9kGpuSzW5H-PC9FvV0hOhPS1I-NS2tpKbxCIjzkjVfXmLlAL_8kStduuQQxxOZWP8AjZl1WBDjpe8" /><br /><br />While the decor is modern and welcoming, the heart of the place is the imported Italian pizza oven tucked away in the back. A hybrid oven running on a mix of natural gas and wood, it operates in the 750-900 degrees Fahrenheit range, which means it is capable of creating crusts that are both chewy and crisp — the holy grail of pizza crusts.<br /><br /><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ENrqhKt4X3UjDNGN742lWq-yBdtlx4r9sXj0_Gob-VVse6rcBaq6VNhxnLFxNGSMxui5ZJl8wIJLUwq6dMcHctV9HWkdIa8APJPjJxHrl8-htv4jiqgqOIw_6YGvbk62Yx7AI6I" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hdUPiKGRFG3wWuho--jGDplSK3lA45YiMou8dp0mlzDbuZbQgj6wp1uGWtlcffv7NJMoMMKzArL0cFY1oz4si-L_CAVM-nUlS37jnclo-VMhBjhnOcDIC3gVJ_XSLrLvF3CVVuM" /><br /><br />We started with a green bean salad with roasted local corn, arugula, pecorino, and lemon chilli dressing. I don’t know how long they will be able to keep this item on the menu now that the local corn harvest is nearing its end, but while it is here, it is absolutely lovely, light and crisp.<br /><br /><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/K802cddVn-w1fwoCoyhEkPbAWEDhb62Bq8TrjOQjuYRIfdMHv5CW7HcsDFRtdzMSHmT-C4far_10OpJtIrYxATUAWWxZjgmEVW4EgeUa2F0bUiJFueWIpyiDxVib9XYB66EOxVE" /><br /><br />As mentioned, I had the margherita, which is what I tend to order any time I’m at a new pizza place. It is such a simple pizza, which means it can’t hide its faults if it isn’t well made. Thankfully, Pizzeria Madre delivers. Their margherita pizza has a perfectly chewy yet crisp crust, fresh and alluring sauce, and deftly balanced cheese and oil. (If you don’t eat the crust, there is something seriously wrong with you.)<br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/t7PKNoQ-095g765jQOYnrkEdJMktdogxPu7Fcn_M2kd2d-lhkApcdGH-1qReLTuvAF7kcvFRG4H2OgIgCNuUOHMY_OOKjfrVWZKwJdIkDPS6jR2jh5Gw55CyNhCZYpzeVpbnLsU" /><br /><br />The Clockwatching Tart ordered one of her favourites, a patata pizza with a cream sauce under shaved potatoes, rosemary, cheese and chile peppers. While the chiles were a little hot for her tastes, the pizza itself was perfectly cooked and wonderfully delicate. (The portion size also allowed for a slice for lunch the next day.)<br /><br /><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/39RMO1rhqzr6E-7gfaMumAmoOo5xOfVbL-mBT7gTF-zBubhjy801S_GMuJD2BAEtCCab_Z1t6HAKjt5F5oJt-GI3MBDSmX-YTqsvpk0wQhwrFuugkMvwezS0fXJvDxOUwEZDUiQ" /><br /><br />If it isn’t obvious by now, we both absolutely loved Pizzeria Madre — and it is only going to get better. They are currently awaiting their liquor license and hope to have it in the coming weeks. They have two draft taps and plan on serving London-made and Ontario-made craft beers, along with other craft beer selections, wine and cocktails. <br /><br />The only thing that could have made my margherita pizza better would have a local craft beer to pair with it, so there is no question at all that I will be back. <br /><br /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Al_gr3voVbYptmHNvqtsrjB7ti74ypNinpRkSjgs6bfriJeT-VTwt63huOlpxaMsaGCwyJx7jyXa5DZaH8UAC4MD3wzuzaZHA52VUunTi-GYtxJ1uGgUjaisPe1Bqu5UH1yAiDU" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pxTEtOcGZqbyOcpnJyzLIQ022g4h7Fi0aqMkvHbN59AYKugpMY4wI2Kpmbbd-pH-pVnPq-EhwWCTU_1jOOiNPq0AP0zQbJy__owrgH_rOBlVV5AkY7GuTzWKdgzXJSrjAIXhK3s" /><br /><br />Find our more about Pizzeria Madre at <a href="https://pizzeriamadre.wixsite.com/book">https://pizzeriamadre.wixsite.com/book</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been interested in The Last Word cocktail for quite a while. It was invented in Detroit during prohibition and seemed like something I'd really like. I had all the ingredients in my bar at home, except green chartreuse. At the time I just couldn't justify tracking down an expensive bottle for a single cocktail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Then we visited <a href="http://www.cliffbells.com/" target="_blank">Cliff Bell's</a> in <a href="http://www.clockwatchingtart.com/2014/08/road-trip-detroit.html" target="_blank">Detroit</a> again, and I finally tried The Last Word. And I fell in love! It isn't as bitter as some of the cocktails I've tried recently, but it's herbal and a little sweet, and has a wonderful colour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Every year I take a girls trip with my cousins and sister-in-law. We head to a cottage to eat and drink and relax all weekend. I like to try to make something special to bring when I can. We have two vegetarians in the group, so this year it was Vegan Bacon!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Wait, don't go! This recipe is meant to taste like bacon, but it's just made of roasted mushrooms and it's totally delicious in its own right. Meat-eaters will love it too! My husband, the opposite of a vegan, loved it and calls it "facon".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've adapted <a href="https://www.seriouseats.com/2015/02/recipe-update-even-better-mushroom-bacon-vegan-experience-food-lab.html">this recipe from Serious Eats</a>. The original recipe calls for roasting, then smoking the mushrooms with a chunk of wood on the stovetop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I decided that was a little ambitious for me on a weeknight, so I just used smoked salt and smoked paprika instead. The "bacon" probably isn't as smoky as it could be, but it sure is delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The secret to making the mushrooms look like little strips of bacon is to use king oyster mushrooms. These are usually available in Asian grocery stores, and some specialty grocery stores. They have a mild flavour and cook to a chewy, crisp texture in the oven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you can't find king oyster mushrooms, you can make vegan bacon bits out of smaller mushrooms using the same technique in the recipe below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The vegan bacon will keep about 5 days in an airtight container. If you're serving it with breakfast, you can crisp it up again in the oven for 5 minutes. Or just serve it at room temperature on sandwiches, salads or as a snack!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4 king oyster mushrooms (about 250g)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons vegetable oil </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1 tablespoon maple syrup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1/8 teaspoon sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Use one large or two regular-sized baking sheets and line them with parchment paper or foil. Spread two tablespoons vegetable oil over the parchment or foil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Slice the mushrooms lengthwise into planks, about 1/8 inch thick (each mushroom will make about 6 slices with some scraps left over).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lay the mushrooms on the oiled baking sheet(s) in a single layer. Then flip the mushrooms so the side with oil on it is facing up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sprinkle smoked salt and pepper over the mushroom slices. Flip again, and sprinkle the other side with smoked salt and pepper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bake for 20 minutes. Carefully flip the mushrooms and bake for 20 minutes more, watching carefully for the last 5 minutes, until they are crisp but not hard. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Remove the mushrooms from the oven and drain on paper towels. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mix the remaining tablespoon of oil, maple syrup, sugar, paprika and garlic in a medium bowl. Toss the mushrooms in the mixture and lay them out on the baking sheet again. Return the sheet to the oven and bake about 5 minutes until the sugars begin to caramelize. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Serve warm or store for up to 5 days and share with friends! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Deviled Eggs are always a hit at parties and potlucks. My aunt's deviled eggs are famous in our family. But they're kind of a pain to make and transport, even if you have a fancy <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=clockwtart0c-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B004SJYINO&asins=B004SJYINO&linkId=80d7632d6e5613df5e8d780554b5c6dc&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E">deviled egg tray</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These lazy versions are much easier! You don't need a piping bag or any other special tools - although there are a couple of pieces of equipment that do make these especially easy, but you can make them without anything special. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Instead of scooping out the yolks, you just slice up hard boiled eggs, season them and serve them on a cracker. It couldn't be simpler! And you can transport the peeled eggs to your location and make them fresh on site quickly, instead of transporting piped egg halves that can get squashed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">One of the things that makes this particular recipe so easy is using an <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=clockwtart0c-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00FLYWNYQ&asins=B00FLYWNYQ&linkId=7bbebb88da0222e9795d1db5af9fc7bf&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E">Instant Pot</a> to cook the eggs. If you don't have one, you can just hard boil your eggs the normal way, but the Instant Pot makes wonderful hard boiled eggs that never get that green line around the yolk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To hard boil eggs in the Instant Pot, use the rack. Put a cup of water in the bottom of the pot and place your eggs on the rack. This recipe calls for only 3 hard boiled eggs to make 18 bites, but why not cook more eggs to double the recipe or have for lunch during the week?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If you want to hard boil a dozen eggs, just pile them on top of each other! Close the lid and set to low pressure for 7 minutes for a creamy hard yolk. For a firmer yolk, try 8 minutes. For a jammy yolk, 6 minutes (not for this recipe, but if that's what you like, go for it.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mix some mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Spread a little on 18 plain rice crackers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Peel the eggs and slice them into even rounds. An <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=clockwtart0c-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B073WVKY5T&asins=B073WVKY5T&linkId=bb4e00c0852d7904a3827315f1808c3b&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E">egg slicer</a> is really great to have for this step, and super cheap. If you don't have one, carefully cut them with a knife as evenly as possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Place an egg round on each rice cracker. Sprinkle with smoked paprika, kosher or sea salt, and a sprig of dill. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I took these to a work potluck and it was so simple to mix up the dijon mayonnaise and cook the eggs the night before, then slice the eggs and assemble the bites right there in our work kitchen. People loved that it was just a taste of deviled egg, rather than half an egg. And you really get a lot of bang for your buck, making 18 servings out of 3 eggs!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3 hard-boiled eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon mayonaisse</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1 tablespoon dijon mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">18 plain rice crackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">smoked paprika</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">sea salt or kosher salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Mix the mayonaisse and mustard together and spread on rice crackers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Slice the eggs. Place one egg slice on each cracker</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />Depending on where you live, poke bowls could be anything from a curiosity you’ve seen popping up at local restaurants or sushi counters to a mainstay part of your culinary world.<br /><br />While they are ubiquitous in Hawaii, where the dish originated as a blend of Japanese and Hawaiian culinary traditions, a quick Google search shows a growing number of poke bowl shops in Toronto. Alas, in my hometown of London, Ontario, there isn’t a poke bowl shop to be found -- although I was lucky enough to discover the dish as a special at the <a href="http://www.pubmilos.com/">best craft beer bar in town</a>.<br /><br />In Hawaiian, “poke” means “to cut crosswise into pieces” or even just “to cut or to slice”, and that alone should give you a pretty good idea of what the dish is and what you are in store for when preparing it. You can think of it as deconstructed sushi if that helps, but to me, the way a poke bowl eats makes it an even more satisfying meal.<br /><br />For starters, the bed of rice served as the base of the bowl is warm, which gives the dish a balance of hot and cold that most sushi doesn’t have. From there, every mouthful is a wonderful mixture of salty and sweet, soft and crunchy. So, when I saw the beautiful, little piece of tuna below frozen and vacuum packed at my local <a href="https://www.farmboy.ca/locations/london-beaverbrook/">Farm Boy</a>, I knew it was time to make my first poke bowl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">First up, the marinade, so it can go back into the fridge to marinate the tuna while you do the rice and all your slicing. It was dead simple but very flavourful:<br /><br /><br />¼ cup soy sauce<br /><br />2 tablespoons sesame oil<br /><br />1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root<br /><br />Ginger root is one of my absolute favourite things and something I find more and more pleasing with each passing year. The lesson? Being old kicks ass. The is what is looks like:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">And this is what the marinade looks like:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />Now, onto the star of the show: the tuna! I am by no means an expert in the kitchen or with a knife, which is why I’m the Beer Baron and not the… Butchering Baron? Anyway, I still have a few tips to share:</span><br />
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<li>Put the tuna in the freezer for 15 or 20 minutes. Not enough to freeze it solid, just enough to help it keep its form a little bit better and make your life easier when cutting it.</li>
<li>Decide how thick you want to cut the pieces. If you LOVE raw tuna, then go a bit thicker at about ½ an inch (just more than a centimeter too all you hosers) and if you are new to it and want a little bit less of the raw texture or fishy taste, go smaller. </li>
<li>When you are cutting the tuna, pull your knife backwards towards you, starting at the heel of the blade and use the longest, sharpest knife you have. The goal is to try to make the cuts in one slice and avoid a front-and-back sawing motion.</li>
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Not all my slices were perfect, but I enjoyed the process and did ok:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Going from the thin slices to the cubes was a little more challenging, as the tuna was getting warmer having been out of the freezer for longer, as I’m so slow, but they were decent:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I was never a big fan of scalloped potatoes growing up. I had a thing about mushy food, so that's probably why I didn't appreciate them. As with so many things, my tastes have changed over the years. It also helps that I am making my own recipes so I know what goes into them and can appreciate the finished product more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This is not a simple weeknight recipe, but it's not that complicated and the results are definitely worth the effort! This is the perfect choice to serve with ham, and I'm going to halve the recipe for Easter dinner for two this weekend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I find that slicing the potatoes in the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=clockwtart0c-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B00KDIC2BO&asins=B00KDIC2BO&linkId=257958a3f11d7d67618d579ca92496ca&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E">food processor</a> with the slicing blade really simplifies things. But you can slice by hand or on a <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=clockwtart0c-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B001THGPDO&asins=B001THGPDO&linkId=3e77c9f0a4d4569c60ac37b18aa701a4&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E">mandoline</a> if you prefer. It just takes more time. The important thing is to have thin, even slices of potato. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The potatoes are boiled in milk, then placed in a buttered gratin dish. I like lots of black pepper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The potatoes are then covered in the scalded milk and shredded gruyere cheese, then baked until brown and bubbly. The cheese gets shredded in the food processer too, to make life easy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You end up with these amazing, creamy, cheesy potatoes. The crispy edges are the best part!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's the recipe. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 pounds yellow-fleshed potatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 cups whole milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 clove garlic</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3 tablespoons butter, melted</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1 cup whipping cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">150 grams gruyere cheese, shredded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">salt and freshly cracked black pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Peel and thinly slice potatoes using a food processor with the slicing blade or a mandoline. Place potato slices in a large pot and cover with milk. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Occasionally gently scrape the bottom of the pot so the potatoes don't stick, but be careful not to break up the potato slices. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Drain the potatoes in a colander over a bowl to reserve the milk. You should have 2 cups of milk remaining. If not, add additional milk to make 2 cups. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Use a large oval gratin dish or rectangular glass baking dish. Slice the garlic clove in half and rub the cut halves all over the inside of the baking dish. Brush the melted butter all over the inside of the dish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Carefully layer the potatoes in the baking dish. Sprinkle each layer with salt and pepper. Pour milk and cream over potatoes. Top with shredded cheese. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bake for about 90 minutes until milk has become creamy and thick but not dry, and cheese is deep golden brown. If the cheese begins to become too brown, you can cover the dish loosely with foil to finish cooking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Let sit for 10-15 minutes before serving. I suggest serving with <a href="http://www.clockwatchingtart.com/2015/04/easter-ham-bone-in-country-ham-with-dr.html">glazed ham</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love finding local treasures - especially foods produced close to home. I recently discovered that a company is producing <a href="https://www.shogunmaitake.com/">maitake mushrooms</a> right around the corner from our house! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Also known as "hen-of-the-woods" mushrooms, maitake are tasty and said to have cancer-fighting properties. <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-business-maitake-mushroom-farm-1.4279775">Here's an article about the local production facility here in London. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The mushroom has a thick base but is topped with petal-like segments that are thin and delicate. Cut off the base or pick off the tops to separate pieces easily. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In this recipe the mushrooms are sauteed and then cooked with wine and cream into a thick, rich sauce served with crisp-skinned chicken. It's delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I cut the chicken into 8 parts - 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, and split each breast in two, keeping the wings on. I ended up taking the bone out of the breasts, which makes a lovely presentation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This isn't the most quick and simple recipe, but it's definitely doable for Sunday dinner and impressive for company. I served it with roasted cauliflower, but it would be nice with a green salad or steamed broccoli. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">salt and pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">4 tablespoons butter</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon olive oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">1/2 red onion, diced</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">1/2 cup white wine</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">3/4 cup chicken stock</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">1/2 cup whipping cream</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">230g maitake mushrooms (or mushroom of your choice)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Directions:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and place them, skin side down, in the sizzling butter. Cook for 10 minutes until deeply browned, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a baking sheet and roast in the oven until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Meanwhile, add the diced onion to the pan drippings and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the wine and cook, scraping the bottom of the pan, until the wine is mostly evaporated. Add the stock and cream and simmer about 10 minutes until thickened. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Break apart the maitake mushroom. Heat the last two tablespoons of butter in a separate pan and add the mushrooms. Cook until slightly browned, about 8 minutes. Toss the mushrooms with the cream sauce.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Put some mushrooms and sauce on the plate and place the chicken on top. Drizzle sauce over top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;">Enjoy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Clockwatching Tarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731031812862431483noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1087178853428267733.post-33719008415941176452018-02-15T20:02:00.002-05:002018-02-15T20:07:27.193-05:00Movie Cocktails - Wakandan Aviator<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br />2 ounces gin (in this case, The Botanist) <br />¾ ounce fresh squeezed lemon juice<br />½ ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur <br />¼ ounce Creme De Violette<br />Handful of muddled blueberries<br />1 egg white</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Why garnished with a frozen red star (made with cranberry and pineapple juice), you ask? Well, that is because I am a super geek. At the end of Captain America: Civil War, Bucky (aka The Winter Soldier) is taken to Wakanda and placed into cryostasis until Wakandan scientists can figure out how to reverse his brainwashing. The frozen red star represents Bucky and how technologically advanced Wakanda is. Duh.</span></span></div>
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<li>Use good gin</li>
<li>Egg whites in cocktails (as in <a href="http://www.clockwatchingtart.com/2015/03/happy-hour-bourbon-sour-with-egg-white.html">bourbon sours</a>) are wonderful</li>
<li>It’s always good to have friends that kick ass</li>
<li>Never set out to make a vibrant purple cocktail unless you are willing to be vaguely disappointed in the colour or just break down and cheat</li>
<li>Buy lots of lemons</li>
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