C.A. Salo's Blog, page 31
October 17, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - Red Devil
I'm usually one for quick and easy, as in two liquors most because if it's one thing I am not ... it's a bartender. But this looks so dang yummy and I love cherries
Find more of these great recipes at: Midnight Mixologist
October 9, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - Fall in Tennessee
http://www.midnightmixologist.com/Fall-Drinks
Now this looks yummy. Sipping on this while sitting by a fire with your honey sounds perfectly cozy.
October 3, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - Hot Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Rum
From: Rachel Ray
ingredients2 tablespoons room-temp salted butter1 tablespoon dark brown sugar2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 ounces dark rum12 ounces hot apple ciderdirectionsIn bowl, whip butter, brown sugar and pie spice; chill until firm. Divide butter mixture and rum between 2 mugs; stir in hot cider.
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OK, you guys, This looks to yummy!! Leave it to the
wonderful Rachel Ray to come up this this delicious treat!!
From The Every Day with Rachel Ray Magazine
September 28, 2014
Well I'm back Online...AGAIN ...
That's right ... sigh ... after an exhausting week without internet (due to the thing-a-ma-jingy being totally blown in the green box), schedule changes at the day job and having to go in this morning as well, things are finally looking up ...I Have Internet!!
YAY!!!!
If it wasn't for being able to pre-post and set the posting date my Fun Drink Friday would never have gone up. I'm telling you, hopefully this does it and we have no more internet blackouts.
So, it's Fall (finally) you wouldn't know that today sitting om my side of Florida. Muggy, Humid and overcast. BOOOO.Come on cooler weather!!
Here's my Fun Drink Friday from Friday to share.Nothing like a cider drink to welcome the Autumn season
© Christina HolmesInstead of wine, this juicy sangria is made with hard cider spiked with lemon juice and apple brandy.
This looked like the perfect first drink to the Fall season.
Hard Cider SangriaCONTRIBUTED BY GRACE PARISITOTAL TIME: 15 MINSERVINGS: 4
1 cup quartered and thinly sliced unpeeled green, yellow and red apples1 navel orange—quartered and thinly sliced crosswise1 cup apple juice, chilled2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup apple brandyOne 22-ounce bottle hard apple cider, chilledIceIn a pitcher, combine the apples with the orange, apple juice, lemon juice and brandy. Just before serving, add the hard cider. Serve in tall glasses over ice.LINK - Food & Wine
Enjoy and have a wonderful Sunday!!
September 25, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - Hard Cider Sangria
© Christina HolmesInstead of wine, this juicy sangria is made with hard cider spiked with lemon juice and apple brandy.
This looked like the perfect first drink to the Fall season.
Hard Cider SangriaCONTRIBUTED BY GRACE PARISITOTAL TIME: 15 MINSERVINGS: 4
1 cup quartered and thinly sliced unpeeled green, yellow and red apples1 navel orange—quartered and thinly sliced crosswise1 cup apple juice, chilled2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1/4 cup apple brandyOne 22-ounce bottle hard apple cider, chilledIceIn a pitcher, combine the apples with the orange, apple juice, lemon juice and brandy. Just before serving, add the hard cider. Serve in tall glasses over ice.LINK - Food & Wine
September 18, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - Upside Down Cake - Happy B-Day to my Bestie!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY MAR!!!! the best friend in the whole wide world!! i have a feeling we'd be able to drink a lot of these
UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
MIXED WITH SMIRNOFF ICED CAKEWHAT'S INSIDE:2 oz SMIRNOFF Iced Cake1 oz orange juice1 oz pineapple juicetop off with club soda
HOW TO MIX IT:Garnish with sprinkles, cherry and an orange slice.
Read more: http://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/newmain/vodka-drinks/drink-recipes/upside-down-cake.aspx#ixzz3Di3JqzOQ
September 7, 2014
Puppy Kisses
This is Elvis and he loves to give puppy kisses all day long. What's better than being puppy kissed awake LOL.
I asked Elvis this morning, what should mommy blog about and he turned from his perch on the back of the sofa to lick my nose. LOL.
Elvis is one of my fur babies and is three years old.He's a full blood long haired red Dachshund.
He loves looking for little lizards to chase and squirrels to tree.As well as burrowing under the covers. So we always have a throw on the sofa for him (and mommy to stick her feet under). He's also a nose licker.
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September 4, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - The Cape Cod w/ Absolut Vodka
THE CAPE COD
Ingredients2 Parts Absolut Vodka3 Parts Cranberry Juice1 Wheel LimeHow to mix Fill a chilled highball glass with ice cubes. Add all ingredients. Garnish with lime.About this drinkThe Cape Cod is probably named after the Massachusetts peninsula because they actually grow cranberries there (and the drink contains, well, loads of cranberry juice). But the drink also shares some features with the East-Northern outpost -- the true New Englander knows how to time it for just when the reds match.As Summer is going to be turning into Fall, one of my favorite times of the year. Here's one of my favorite drinks, The Cape Cod. ... Wait a true New Englander :-/ hell people, I am from New England. Just dish up the drink and hand it over. I don't care about the reds matching, just if it's made right and the flavor is good
Can you tell I am no bartender LOL.For more info and recipes, visit Absolut.
August 31, 2014
Writers Supporting Writers
SUNSHINE STATE ROMANCE AUTHORSYesterday was a great day indeed! I had the pleasure of being a guest at one of the The Sunshine State Romance Authors monthly meetings.
The program was on Effective Dialogue given by Author Anna Small. Hey I don't know about you but I can always use tips, help and support for my writing.
Sunshine State Romance Authors is a chapter of Romance Writers of America.
It's nervous enough being a first time attender and with those of us with a little anxiety it doubles, LOL.
But the warmth, happiness and over all atmosphere of being with these writers, was absolutely fabulous!!I found a lot of support and loved being welcomed with open arms and smiles.
There was even a gift give away at the end of the program. I was one of the drawn names!!!! *Squeal*(I never win anything! so it was very exciting!)I won a book written by Jessica Nelson
Love on the RangeAnd I will be reading it, after my grandmother.
for you see, I went to see her after the program. She is 89 years old and is recovering from a stroke. She asked if she could read it when I proudly displayed my winnings
and I never, ever say no to her. She's just to important in my life.So, yes, I will be returning to visit these awesome authors again. I'm looking forward to a membership with The Sunshine State Romance Authors and renewing my membership with RWA.
Sometimes the writer can lead a solitary life. It's good to know there are others out there who know what you're going through and who support you and your career, because they are living it as well.
THANKS SSRA for a great time and learning adventure!!!
#sunshinestateromanceauthors
** All rights to the SSRA logo and name, and cover art for Love on the Range belong to the owners. **
August 28, 2014
Fun Drink Friday - Chica Cherry Cola with Smirnoff Vodka
CHICA CHERRY COLAHere's a Labor Day sipper to try.
WHAT'S INSIDE:1.5 oz. Smirnoff Amaretto3 oz. colaSqueeze of lemon juice
HOW TO MIX IT:Build in rocks glass over ice. Garnish with lemon twist with cherry.
Read More at: Smirnoff.com
