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Fun Drink Friday - Peach Fizz with Pinnacle Vodka

Pinnacle Peach Fizz

1 Part Pinnacle Peach Vodka
2 Parts Lemon Lime Soda
Mix in a glass filled with ice, garnish with a peach wedge.

Recipe & Photos courtesy of our friends at: Pinnacle VodkaAll rights reserved.
Remember Drink Responsibly!
Reads Lots and Stay Spicy!!
C ~
             
www.AuthorCASalo.com
C at Simon and Schuster

Sorbet Shots

Sorbet Shots

Ingredients
1 pint sorbet
Mellon baller
3/4 cup favored liqueur

Directions
Place small scoops of sorbet, using a melon baller, into shot glasses (only 1 flavor per 
glass). Top sorbet with about 1 tablespoon of matching flavored liqueur.
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee
Read more at: Food Network

Total Time:
15 min
Prep:
15 min
Yield:10 or more servings
Level:Easy

Semi Homemade Cooking

Fun Drink Friday - Pineapple Soda ~ Smirnoff Sourced

Smirnoff Sourced Pineapple Soda


1.5 OZ SMIRNOFF SOURCED PINEAPPLE3 OZ SODA WATER
DROP IN SOME ICE AND ENJOY!
From our Friends at: Smirnoff

Remember to drink responsibly!
Have a safe summer!
Read lots and Stay Spicy!!
C ~
www.authorcasalo.com
Simon and Schuster

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Sunday

Pineapple Upside Down Cake SundayMakes: 4 servingsHands On 15 minsTotal Time 15 minsQuickly warm pineapple in butter and brown sugar, then spoon the softened fruit over crumbled pound cake and dulce de leche ice cream.ingredients1/4 cup butter1/4 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon honey1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 cup chopped pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits (juice pack), drained1 pint dulce de leche or vanilla ice cream1/4 of a 10 3/4-ounce loaf frozen pound cake, thawed and coarsely crumbled and, if desired, toasted*Whipped cream4 maraschino cherries with stemsdirectionsIn a small heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add pineapple. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Remove from heat.Scoop ice cream into four dishes. Top with crumbled cake, warm pineapple mixture, whipped cream and a cherry. Serve immediately.tip* To toast pound cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Spread crumbled pound cake pieces on a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.nutrition facts(Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Sundaes)Servings Per Recipe 4, Fat, total (g) 30, vit. A (IU) 605, cal. (kcal) 786, calcium (mg) 424, pro. (g) 12, Potassium (mg) 639, sugar (g) 106, fiber (g) 1, sodium (mg) 385, Trans fatty acid (g) 1, Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1, Folate (µg) 16, Polyunsaturated fat (g) 1, Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0, Monounsaturated fat (g) 8, carb. (g) 120, Niacin (mg) 1, sat. fat (g) 18, Riboflavin (mg) 1, Thiamin (mg) 0, chol. (mg) 128, vit. C (mg) 19, iron (mg) 1From our friends at Midwest Living - all rights reserved.
Don't forget to check out Friday's Fun Drink Friday for a yummy drink to pair with the dessert above!!Have a safe and fun summer and remember to Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!
C  ~
www.authorcasalo.com
C.A. @ Simon and Schuster 

Just Because...

It's that kind of a day 
Happy Sunday!

Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!

C ~
www.authorcasalo.com
C. A. @ Simon and Schuster

Fun Drink Friday - Raspberry Wonder

Soooo Yummy!!
Check out Wednesday's blog post for the No bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pot!Talk about a Yummy Summer Combo!!
Raspberry Wonder Recipe Compliments of and all rights to our friends at Midnight Mixologist
As always Drink Responsibly and Stay Spicy!!
C~
www.authorcasalo.com

No Bake Summer Dessert w/Raspberries

No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake Pots
Check out Friday's - Fun Drink Friday blog to see drink I think will go well with this scrumptious dessert!!
TOTAL TIME: 0:25PREP: 0:25LEVEL: EASYYIELD: 8 JARSINGREDIENTSCheesecake Batter1½ package cream cheese3 tbsp. granulated sugar1 c. heavy cream1 tbsp. fresh lemon juiceOther Ingredients8 graham crackers12 oz. fresh raspberries½ c. raspberry jam8 glass jarsDIRECTIONSUsing an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the heavy cream. Increase the speed to high and beat until thick and stiff, about 2 minutes. Beat in the lemon juice.Spoon graham cracker crumbs into the jars. Top with cheesecake batter, raspberries, and jam, alternating red layers with cheesecake batter. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.Compliments of and all right to: Woman's Day

New Distributor for my books...

Asteri The Commander
Torridbooks.com has a new distributor...Simon & Schuster
Please do not be alarmed if you are having a hard time finding my books through Torrid or Simon & Schuster as they are still in the transition stage.
Some of my books are at Torridbooks.com and some are at Simon & Schuster, but you can still find all my books at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Sooooo Exciting!!
Have a great Sunday and remember, Read Lots & Stay Spicy!!
C~
www.authorcasalo.com

Fun Drink Friday - Sophie Dahl's Iced Tea

Sophie Dahl's Iced Tea
8 and 1/4 cups boiling water6 Earl Grey tea bags1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers (or 6 lavender Earl Grey tea bags)1/4 cup sugarLavender or mint sprigs, for garnish
In a very large heatproof measuring cup, combine 8 cups boiling water with the tea bags and dried lavender flowers; let steep for 10 minutes. Strain the tea and let cool. In a heatproof bowl, combine the sugar with the remaining 1/4 cup boiling water and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the sugar syrup to the tea and let cool. Serve the tea in tall ice-filled glasses, garnished with lavender or mint sprigs.
ACTIVE: 10 MIN  TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN  SERVINGS: MAKES 8 CUPSTIME(OTHER): PLUS COOLING

CONTRIBUTED BY SOPHIE DAHL PHOTO © JAN BALDWIN PUBLISHED MARCH 2010 Food & wine

I love Earl Grey and lavender, can't wait to try this!!
Remember Read Lots & stay spicy!!
C~
www.authorcasalo.com

Do these look YUMMY or what!!

OMG, I would eat this whole thing!!Angel Food CakeStrawberry'sBlueberriesHomemade Whipped Topping.


Cake Pops


Chocolate Cupcakes with Red, White and Blue Frosting

Ok, Ok, it's time to get off the goodies LOL.
Have a wonderful day!!
Read Lots and Stay Spicy!!
C~
www.authorcasalo.com