Cooking with Vodka tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-140224 2009-12-01T14:49:58+03:00 The Vodka Cookbook by John Rose. There’s something naughty about cooking with vodka. You tell someone there’s vodka in their dinner or dessert and their eyes widen; their lips curl into a smile. TypePad How to Freeze a Vodka Bottle in a Solid Block of Ice tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a6f4f317970b 2009-12-01T14:49:58+03:00 2009-12-01T14:49:58+03:00 I have been thinking about writing up a description of how to freeze a bottle of vodka in ice for sometime now. I used to keep a bottle prepared like this in my freezer...always ready for an instant vodka party.... John Rose Obscure Vodka Fact #13 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e2012875b04e0e970c 2009-11-18T09:37:44+03:00 2009-11-18T09:37:44+03:00 By the end of the 19th century, many Russians were producing their own cheap homemade vodkas. This resulted in an epidemic of drunkenness throughout Russia and led to state control of the production and sale of vodka by 1894. (Because... John Rose Obscure Vodka Fact #12 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a643a601970c 2009-10-16T15:58:23+04:00 2009-11-18T09:33:58+03:00 It was only at the end of the 19th century, with all Russian distilleries adopting a common production technique and quality standard, that the name ‘vodka’ was officially and formally recognized (not that it was easy to recognize much of... John Rose Vodka Chocolate Sauce (over cashew-coated ice cream balls) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a5ad5355970c 2009-09-29T14:23:00+04:00 2009-09-29T14:23:00+04:00 Here's a recipe that's simple and sweet...just like me. The fastest way to turn an ordinary dessert into a vodka treat is to add this Vodka Chocolate Sauce. In this recipe, I use vodka to temper the sweetness of the... John Rose Flame On (how to flambé with vodka) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a56bcd17970b 2009-09-22T12:10:00+04:00 2009-09-22T12:10:00+04:00 Last week I introduced the vodka-loving world to my Apple Vodka Omelet Flambé. I immediately got lots of questions about how to properly and safely ignite vodka in foods. So here are a few vodka flambé tips and hints I’ve... John Rose Apple Vodka Omelet Flambé tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a5c25c2d970c 2009-09-15T14:44:00+04:00 2009-09-15T14:44:00+04:00 Anyone who has read The Vodka Cookbook or has ever seen my vodka cooking demonstrations, knows I often set things on fire – usually on purpose. Of course you must take extra precautions when you decide to flambé a dish... John Rose Spiked Cherry Tomatoes tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a5ad2d9a970c 2009-09-10T13:22:00+04:00 2009-09-10T13:22:00+04:00 Pop one of these babies in your mouth for a wild burst of flavor (and isn’t that why we’re all here?). These are great on their own or as a garnish to a Vodka Martini or Bloody Mary. I use... John Rose Russian Vodka Shot Tricks tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20120a5acf79f970c 2009-09-08T12:22:56+04:00 2009-09-08T12:34:21+04:00 I've been known to throw back a shot or two of vodka. But the comrades in this clip can throw then back, front...even through a car window. Kid's don't try this at home. John Rose Obscure Vodka Fact #11 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20115715b7171970c 2009-08-01T13:43:35+04:00 2009-08-01T13:43:35+04:00 In 1894, the Russian chemist D.M. Mendeleev, after conducting a year and a half of research (that’s over 547 hangovers), discovered the ideal recipe for Russian vodka. His formula was immediately recognized as superior by distilleries across Europe and is... John Rose Obscure Vodka Fact #10 tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d8346913f369e20115718edd6c970b 2009-07-08T15:39:00+04:00 2009-07-08T15:39:00+04:00 Russian soldiers involved in the Napoleonic Wars helped spread the awareness of vodka (amongst other things) to many parts of Europe throughout the 19th century. The increase in popularity led to escalating demand and, as a result, lower grade products... John Rose