Tag Archives: Aperol

Two Day Strawberry Jam

First. Before you get all worked up; yes, this jam takes two days – well, really, an overnight – to make, but, most of that time is spent with the strawberries sitting in the sugar and minding their own bidness … Continue reading

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Orange Chocolate Mousse

Of all the recipes that caught my eye in Nigella Lawson’s Italian inspired book, nigellissima, her instant chocolate-orange mousse was the one I had to make; firstly, because I love me some good chocolate mousse, but mostly, because it called … Continue reading

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Parfait! Double Orange Spritzer

I woke this morning to Rich’s iPhone weather report of 100% humidity and no real breeze of the lake. Bummer. Fortunately, we have central air and freshly installed energy insulating draperies that I’ve drawn over our Southwest exposure patio doors … Continue reading

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Double Orange Cooler

It’s August. The weather is (finally) hot and just a bit steamy. The perfect time to sit back and enjoy a tall, ice-cold, sparkling beverage – and this cooler may be just the one! Last summer, my sister asked me … Continue reading

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