Tag Archives: Rum

Blender Pot de Crème

Technically, this recipe is based on my Aunt Buzz’s blender chocolate mousse, but I’ve lost that recipe and this is as close as I’ve been able to come to the yummy dessert treat of so very many years ago. And, … Continue reading

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Blender Chocolate Mousse

Back in the day, my Aunt Buzz made a mean chocolate mousse; but quickly and easily and in the blender. Well, quick and easy, but, you do need to chill it overnight before serving. Still and all, that just means … Continue reading

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Cherry Lemonade (with Rum!)

It was a hot and steamy August night and we had a few friends over for dinner. And drinks. Mostly, when we gather, we stick to wine, on this night a couple of lovely rosés from one of our fave … Continue reading

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Chocolate Rum Balls

New year, new take dark chocolate (liquor) ball truffles. This time, I swapped in spiced rum for the bourbon, used half and half in place of heavy cream, and chopped Virginia peanuts in place of pecans. The result? Still wicked … Continue reading

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Riesling & Rum Sangria

Friday, we suggested a lovely (well, we like it) cold potato soup to help you deal with these hot and sultry days. Today, we’re  gonna give you something refreshing to wash all that potato soup goodness down with. Or, if … 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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French Apple Cake

Ridiculously simple to toss together, and really, very, very good, this recipe, from Dorie Greenspan’s Around My French Table, is also a wicked handy way to use up a few apples that have, ermmm, shall we say, been hangin’ around … Continue reading

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