C.A. Salo's Blog, page 12

Fun Drink Friday - Caramel Candy Apple with Smirnoff

Caramel Candy Apple
1 Oz. Smirnoff Kissed Caramel
.75 Oz. Apple Juice
.25 Oz. Cranberry Juice

Strain all ingredients and strain into a shot glass
SMIRNOFF® KISSED CARAMEL®
For this and other recipe's go to Smirnoff Vodka USA
Remember to Drink Responsibly and Stay Spicy!!
C ~

Caramel Apple Grapes

Caramel Apple Grapes
INGREDIENTS1/2 lb. seedless green grapes1 c. caramel vodka1 c. Caramel1 c. Chopped peanuts

DIRECTIONS1. Soak grapes in caramel vodka and refrigerate 1 hour.Drain grapes and pat dry with paper towels.Poke toothpicks in grapes, then dip in caramel and peanuts. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet to let set.Serve.
For this recipe, the video and others go to: Delish
I'm sure this can be done without Vodka, for a more family friendly goodie. If someone tries it, let me know.
Eat well and Stay SpicyC ~

Book Spotlight - A Lady's Challenge

Book 2 - Mercenaries of Neris Series
Welcome to Neris, mercenary planet light years from our own Milky Way Galaxy. 
Lieutenant Trea Padame, is not only the second in command of the mercenary warship Catalysts' security division, she's also hiding the truth that she's a Lady. 
She is to take her father's seat as head of her family's house in the Eastern Lowlands unless she can find a warrior to take as her life mate. 
First Commander Daniel Hedden of the Catalyst is a man who's used to men following his every command on duty and Trea following them in bed. 
Can the warrior in him find the way to free his heart of past memories, forgive Trea hiding her identity from him and let an ancient revelation come true? Or will he disregard all and face losing Trea forever to an enemy who's set to take Trea and her village for his own? 
Genre: Erotic Romance /Science Fiction Rating: Erotic Romance - Controversial (Contains adult content, language, and graphic sex)
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Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!
C ~

Fun Drink Friday - Mothers' Little Helper with Geoffrey Zakarian

Mothers' Little Helper
Ingredients12 ounces iced tea8 ounces scotch 4 ounces peach schnapps 1 peach, sliced 4 lemon wedges 4 sprigs fresh mint
DirectionsCombine the iced tea, scotch, schnapps and peaches in a pitcher with ice. Chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to mix.Divide the mixture among 4 highball glasses with ice. Garnish with lemon and mint.
Recipe courtesy of Geoffrey ZakarianShow: The KitchenEpisode: Kid-Friendly Recipes
The Kitchen Rules!!

Easy Peach Cobbler with Trisha Yearwood

Easy Peach Cobbler
IngredientsTwo 15-ounce cans sliced peaches in syrup1/2 cup (1 stick) butter1 cup self-rising flour1 cup sugar1 cup milk
DirectionsWatch how to make this recipe.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Drain 1 can of peaches; reserve the syrup from the other. Place the butter in a 9- by 12-inch ovenproof baking dish. Heat the butter on the stove or in the oven until it's melted. In a medium bowl, mix the flour and sugar. Stir in the milk and the reserved syrup. Pour the batter over the melted butter in the baking dish. Arrange the peaches over the batter. Bake for 1 hour. The cobbler is done when the batter rises around the peaches and the crust is thick and golden brown. Serve warm with fresh whipped cream
Homemade Whipped Cream:2 cups whipping cream, chilled in the fridge4 tablespoons sugar
Homemade Whipped Cream:Chill a large metal mixing bowl and the wire beater attachment in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Pour the chilled cream and sugar into the cold mixing bowl and beat until it forms soft peaks, about 5 minutes. The mixture should hold its shape when dropped from a spoon. Don't over beat or you'll have sweetened butter!Recipe courtesy of Trisha YearwoodShow: Trisha's Southern KitchenEpisode: Family Fish Fry
To read more about this recipe or watch the video go to: Food Network - Easy Peach Cobbler
I love peaches, cobbler and Trisha Yearwood!! 
Eat lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~

Book Spotlight - A Slave's Way Out

Winner of the 2007 Torrid Tile of the Year.A Slave's Way Out
They came from different parts of the universe: Catrin Munroe, a navy fighter pilot, gifted with visions and on the run from the alien race that abducted her; and Niko Arrian, a lord of Neris and mercenary warship captain, accustomed to women fawning over him and men cowering from a single cold glare. 
When a vision guides Catrin to Niko, they find their lives filled with a passion neither of them ever expected. Will Catrin learn to submit to Niko’s dominant ways, and will Niko discover the sweet art of seduction and clever manner of compromise?
Between you and me ....Niko makes me drool

Fun Drink Friday - Whipped Rita with Pinnacle Vodka

Whipped Rita

 4 MINUTES
1 PARTPinnacle® Whipped® Vodka- or -  Substitute With    Pinnacle® Vanilla Vodka     Pinnacle® Raspberry Vodka     Pinnacle® Citrus Vodka     Pinnacle® Tropical Punch Vodka   1 PARTSauza® Tequila4 PARTSSauza® Margarita MixRim margarita glass with rock sugar and fill with ice. Shake tequila and margarita mix with ice, strain into glass and float Pinnacle® Whipped® on top.

From our friends at Pinnacle Vodka
Drink Responsibly & Stay Spicy!
C ~

Banana Split

There's nothing like a banana split to ease the heat of summer
Eat well and Stay SpicyC ~www.authorcasalo.comIndulge in the Spicy Side of Romance

Book Spotlight - The Minotaur's Mate

A Sexy Female Truck Driver ... Why yes she is.
During a bar fight, truck driver Serafina Rinne accidentally hits the one man who could ruin her career, Sheriff Gabriel Conall. 
Serafina's amazed at the way her body leaps to life around the brawny Sheriff, and she goes along quietly when he leads her into the Sheriff's station. 
Then Gabe makes her an offer she can't turn down—stay in jail or gain her freedom. He'll drop the charges. All she has to do is help him move some precious cargo. 
As details of the job are worked out, Gabe helps Fina understand more about who she is in a way she didn't think anyone could. Something between them ignites, and when Gabe shows his dominant side, something she's always longed for opens up within Fina. 
But soon Fina's life is on the line. Did Fina just make the biggest mistake of her life?

Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~

Fun Drink Friday - Hawaiian Mimosa

Happy Fun Drink Friday!!
For this recipe and more visit our friends at:Midnight Mixologist
Remember BE responsible!!Don't Drink and Drive!!
Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!C ~