Tag Archives: Champagne

Margarita Mimosas – For The Win!

So, YEH. The holidaze are almost here and, if your house is like ours, folk will be coming, so you might as well have a decent drink. And, really, this drink is a bit more than decent. Based on a … Continue reading

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Key Lime Margarita Mimosas

One of our fave places in the city is Frontera Grill, one of Rick Bayless’ always booked, always tasty Mexican restaurants. And my fave drink at Frontera is thier Margarita Mimosa, which goes as well with dinner as it does … Continue reading

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Cherry Mimosas

We were planning only our second Book Club get together in well over a year, and I was thinking about a beverage. “Wait! What about the book?” Oh, sweetie, we are most certainly not that kind of book club. So… … Continue reading

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Blushing Mimosas

The holidaze are almost upon us, which means that it is high time to prepare a little sumpin’ sumpin’ sparkling and, with families gathering, more than likely with a bit of alcohol in it. My husband found this recipe on … Continue reading

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Champagne Cake

Folk who follow this here web thing-y will be aware that I have made a ton of “soda cakes” – cakes made with a cake mix and a can (12 ounces) of soda, and nothing else. I’ve made a Dr. … Continue reading

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Parfait! Pearl Onions in Champagne

Admittedly, normally an item for a ‘special’ dinner, this recipe; pearl onions sautéed in champagne with a bit of butter, brown sugar and thyme, is actually pretty simple to toss together, absolutely delicious, and a great excuse for opening a … Continue reading

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Champagne Braised Pearl Onions

OK, I admit it, I am a kindofa champagne snob. Growing up, it was always Moët & Chandon; and when I lived out West I flirted briefly with California’s Domaine Chandon (what a way to say ‘welcome to California’). Then, … Continue reading

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