The Blonde Gourmand

Limoncello & Blue Moon Beer Cocktail

The Blonde Gourmand — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 02:03:38 +0000

My darling cocktailers, I’m sorry it’s been so long since I’ve made you a drink! It’s been a very hectic last few months but I’m back and ready for some amazing new sips. Here’s one of my all time favorites that I’ve been enjoying lately, perfect for the summer heat. Beer cocktails keep you refreshed [...]

Citrus Salt

The Blonde Gourmand — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:20:01 +0000

I love this easy, fresh citrus salt I can whip in just a few hours to garnish the perfect Saturday evening margarita. It brings out all the juiciness and freshness of the fruits without too much effort or additional ingredients. Keep the salt in a tightly sealed container so it stays dry – this will [...]

Grapefruit Basil Cocktail with Elderflower

The Blonde Gourmand — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:56:14 +0000

I love the combo of grapefruit and basil, but I never use it! I’ve been buying a ton of herbs lately – they help brighten up the winter gloom that’s been dominating NYC overthe last few weeks. I had a grapefruit & basil sorbet over the summer and it was so unexpected and lively. Turing [...]

Coconut White Hot Chocolate with Lavender Essence

The Blonde Gourmand — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 21:28:14 +0000

I love hot chocolate, but usually I only make it once or twice a year since it’s such an indulgence. When you make it from scratch and play with the infusions you can get away cutting down on the richness while still preserving that *something special* feeling. I’ve made this recipe with almond milk (which [...]

Truffled Parmesan Popcorn

The Blonde Gourmand — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:08:39 +0000

One of my favorite bar snacks are fries with truffle essence and parmesan cheese shavings. They’re so decadent and addictive – I’d probably eat ‘em every day if I could. This popcorn is my easy, low-cal version that you can enjoy any night of the week! I like to use a cheapo bottle of truffle [...]