Tag Archives: Oranges

Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish

Yep. It is that time of year. When even small-time food blogs like mine get 100s of hits per day, everyone looking for that one perfect recipe for the big feast. Well, here it is, and you’re welcome. Some folx … Continue reading

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How’s About Some Sangria?

The weather is fine and the weekend upon us, so why not? This recipe is (loosely) based on the sangria served on Viking Cruises. Why loosely? Well, I used red wine instead of rosé, cherries in place of the called … Continue reading

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, Still

To paraphrase a sitcom on TV… “It was 198-something and Julia Child was the food editor for Parade Magazine.” Ms. Child published an entire Thanksgiving menu; which I actually made – even to the point of following her instruction to … Continue reading

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Kalimotxo

Summer weather is here, and with it, my thoughts turn to sangria. And… I have a fair number of sangria recipes, but this one – pronounced “caliMOcho” – is mebbe the winner, if for no other reason that it is … Continue reading

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Fruit Salad With Cucumber

??? Yep, you read that headline correctly; I was looking at a surfeit of fruit and cucumbers that I was wonder what, exactly, to do with. But then, I was meeting friends for lunch and conversation and mebbe some wine. … Continue reading

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Here We Go a Wassailing…

Happy New Year! We’re back from the holidaze break, just in time to add some warmth to your chilly January mornings… in the form of a tasty cup of wassail. A warm punch, perfect for the cold, dark days of … Continue reading

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Orangello

Someone pointed out to me this past weekend that “there are only 14 more Saturdays until Christmas” – how’s that for throwing a scare into you? In truth, 14 Saturdays (or, ten, if you’re counting down to Turkey Day) is … Continue reading

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Limoncello Sangria

When last we left the kitchen a fresh batch of limoncello had been brewed, just in time for the holidays! Now, what to do with it? Serving it on the rocks is nice, or, as my sister does, splashed over … 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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Best! Cranberry Relish

As I mentioned Monday, Thanksgiving is coming, and in my not-so-humble opinion, cranberry sauce is just about as important as the turkey. SO. Why just open a can and splorch this tubular (totally!) thing out on a dish to serve … Continue reading

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