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Legacy Liquor Store's 8 simple Wine and Food Pairing List

2012-03-06T11:09:00.002-08:00

FOOD AND WINE PAIRING

While it’s important to eat and drink what you love, there are some basic rules that can help enhance your dining experience. Here are eight suggestions to help you achieve the best pairing possible:

1. What Grows Together Goes Together
In the majority of cultures, food and wine are meant to be enjoyed together. Having pasta with a tomato sauce? Pick up a juicy Chianti Classico from Italy. Grilling a nice hearty steak? The Argentines are masters of Malbec and meat.

2. Acidity of the Food and Wine
When consuming foods with higher acidity, make sure the wine is equally high in acidity. Some foods are naturally more acidic than others. Tomatoes are an excellent example; vinaigrettes and tomato sauces need to be paired carefully - Italian wines are often high in acidity and a good place to start.

3. Tannins
Tannins are best explained in reference to the dried-out mouth feeling often experienced when drinking big red wines (also likened to drinking over-steeped tea.) Tannins need protein to break them down, and red meat has the highest content of protein. Enjoy your Californian Cabernets with a juicy steak and you won’t be disappointed. For the same reason, avoid fish and delicate white meats with tannic red wines, as tannins tend to make fish taste metallic, and overpower white meat.

4. Match Weight and Flavour Intensity
Rich, heavy foods often pair better with rich, heavy wines. Delicate wines usually suit delicate dishes. Consider the body of the wine (think of it like milk: skim, 2% or buttermilk) and choose a meal that reflects this weight equally. Often a wine with delicate nuanced flavour, such as a Riesling, will get lost with a big meaty stew. Equally, a subtle scallop dish would be lost in a big Barolo!

5. Sweet Foods and Wines
Sweet food is best paired with sweet wine. The key is to find a wine of equal or greater sweetness, as a drier wine can easily taste too tart or acidic. Chocolate works well with port, and fruit-based desserts pair nicely with ice wine.

6. Savoury Foods
Sweet wine is great with sweet food, but it also pairs brilliantly with savoury foods. Some of the most classic pairings in the world work on this basis. One of the greatest culinary experiences is pairing Stilton Blue Cheese with Sauternes. Olives, oysters, and other saltier foods benefit from being paired with a higher acidity wine like Chablis.

7. Alcohol and Spice
An interesting note to remember is that wines high in alcohol will increase the perception of spice and heat in a dish. When eating spicy cuisine, such as Thai or Indian, opt for lower alcohol percentage options such as a Riesling.

8. Champagne Pairs with Everything!
It’s true, and there are a number of reasons why: Champagne comes in a variety of styles, dry to sweet. You can pick the style that best reflects what you are eating. Champagne is high in acidity – best with acidic foods or salty foods such as oysters. The acidity will also help cut through heavier foods – think eggs Benedict on Sunday morning! It is often balanced in its alcohol, so enjoying it with spicier food usually isn’t a problem. Finally, Champagne has millions of tiny little bubbles, which work overtime to wick away any leftover food in your mouth, prepping and refreshing your palate for the next bite. Next time you aren’t sure what to have with dinner, treat yourself to a bottle of Champagne!

Gordon Ramsay prepares three pasta dishes for athletes - The F Word

2012-03-03T14:30:00.000-08:00

SipSum Cocktailz Gives Back to the Community!!

2012-02-21T17:43:00.001-08:00

We are so excited to be able to finally give back after a long stretch of hard work and focus on our business. I have taken the initiative of creating a charitable foundation called "From One Sister to Another".

Whether you are a woman or not, does not matter. If your not, then it's a guarantee you have a sister, mother or friend that may be willing to help. The premise of our charity is to help young mothers or young woman get back on their feet.

I personally have struggled as a single Mom for the past 9 years and was grateful whenever I had a helping hand. I have worked so hard and I am finally doing much better with my finances and now willing to help my sisters in need. I attend school at the Native Education College in East Vancouver and happen to be associated with the new Woman's Centre that opened January of this year.

We also happen to be lucky to have a great friendship with a local business owner by the name of Andy Miloglav. He has kindly offered to allow us space for a fun donation box that makes it easier for anyone interested in donating used clothes, accessories, jewelery. shoes, baby clothes, baby toys or anything else that will help these ladies a fresh start and a true sense of hope.

"A Little Help, Gives a lot of Hope!"

This is "Holly Hope" our donation box!

If you have anythinjg to donate you can drop off at:
5188 Westminster Hwy., Richmond, British Columbia

Or we can pick up!!
Call Cori or Steve at 604-716-4265

Blue Whip from Barproducts.com

2012-02-18T07:57:00.001-08:00

The Blue Whip Recipe Package

RECIPE
1 ½ ounce Orange Vodka
1 ¼ oz Blue Curacao
3 oz Orange Juice
3 oz Sprite
Fee Brothers Orange Bitters
Garnishes: Yellow Pineapple and Green Apple rimming sugars, orange Wedge, umbrella

In a margarita glass, fill above rim with ice. Using a jigger, measure 1 ½ ounce Orange Vodka and 1 ¼ oz Blue Curacao. Fill the rest of the glass with equal parts of Orange Juice and Sprite (or 7-up). Add a splash of Fee Brothers Orange Bitters. Pour contents into a blender and blend to preferred consistency (adding more ice if need be).
In a small bowl combine ½ cup of yellow pineapple rimming sugar and ½ cup of green apple rimming sugar and stir. Equally pour contents into a Glass Rimmer compartment. Fill other compartment with honey. Take empty margarita glass and first rim the glass with honey (the honey acts as the glue for your sugars). Then with a slight rolling motion rim the glass with your sugar mixture. As far as the sugars go you can experiment with different colors and flavors as well. Create based on party themes.
Pour the frozen mixture into your rimmed Margarita Glass and enjoy

Package Contents:

1 - 4/5pt Bottle of Fee Brothers Blue Curacao
1 4oz Bottle of Fee Brothers Orange Bitters
Rimming Sugar - Yellow Pineapple - 16 ounce pouch
Rimming Sugar - Green Apple - 16 ounce pouch
Box of 4 BarConic 12 ounce Margarita Glasses
Jigger - 0.5oz x 1oz
3 Tier Glass Rimmer - Blue
Box of 144 multi colored Parasol Picks

Planning Your own Awards Night

2012-02-17T19:45:00.000-08:00

Awards nights have become more popular and it is so easy to make it a blast for all that are invited...

Start with your "Guest List". Fun, Evite invitations are the least expensive way to go. Not to mention you can have fun with cut and paste photos. Get started cause you only have a couple days!

Decorations and ideas for decor...It is to late to order anything but the following websites will give you some awesome ideas!!
http://www.shindigz.com/

http://www.thisishollywood.com/Academy_Awards_Party_Decorations.php

http://www.toppartyideas.com/hollywood-academy-awards/

http://www.squidoo.com/vintage-hollywood-theme-decor-ideas

These are only a few!!!

Food and Snack

Start with the traditional theatre goodies like...

Popcorn (Regular or Candied)
Boxes of Candy
Hot Dogs
Nachos and Cheese

Then you can get creative with your own ideas...

Buffet Style Dinner with beautiful decor to add your special touch
Yummy appy's like asiago cheese dips, thai spring rolls, sushi to add trend
Caviar, Crab Cakes, Truffles, and Blue Cheese Vodka Ball add extra special pazzazz

Finally don't forget to add your own fun twist on party favors, like personalized awards for your friends that only you know. Fun name tags, Funky scarfs and Sunglasses to make it more unique.

Most of all have fun with this!! Stay tuned and I will add a cocktail menu to suit your special night!!

Real Cajun Recipes

2012-02-03T17:01:00.000-08:00

Found this great little recipe book online......
This family has come up with some incredible recipes and this one struck a cord!

Carol's Creole Salmon Croquettes

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Makes:	4 servings
Prep Time:	30 minutes
Cook Time:	20 minutes
Ready In:	50 minutes

Salmon Croquettes with a seafood surprise!

Ingredients

1 can Pinkboy salmon 14 oz drained

1 pound shrimp chopped

2 cans crabmeat drained

1 garlic clove minced

1/4 cup diced yellow onion, celery, bell pepper

1 green onion chopped

1 tbsp parsley chopped fine

1 egg

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1/2 tsp Tony's or Cajun seasoning

3 sleeves of whole wheat Ritz crackers grounded

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Directions

In a medium glass bowl, drain, flake and combine all seafood.
Add remaining ingredients, making certain that crackers are ground well Mix well.
Form into 1/2" patties and pan fry in Crisco shortening over medium heat, 5 minutes on each side. Drain and serve hot. Serve with cole slaw, fresh sliced green apples and sweet iced tea.

Valentine's Breakfast!!

2012-01-28T16:37:00.000-08:00

Though there are many beautiful locations to take your true love and there are many venues that have a romantic decor, why not try something different this year. If you want to make it special, start with something special. How about a little breakfast in bed. Most importantly breaky in bed will show your loved one that your willing to go the extra mile. This extra effort may even pay off in the bedroom!! wink*wink*

This is a great way to throw them off. Most peeps are always focused on dinner and flowers!! BOOORING! Same thing every year is not the answer. I found some cute recipes for ideas at this link:
http://www.theholidayspot.com/valentine/recipes/breakfast.htm

I like these ones....

Egg heart on toast

Use a heart stencil or use a sharp knife to cut out a heart shaped bread from the bread slice. Store the hearts.
Toast the bread and then fry it slightly over molten butter.
Prepare an egg batter as for preparing omelets. Put the egg in the heart shape after you have put in some butter. Fry properly and your special heart toast is ready.
Prepare some more batter, with small pieces of onions and capsicum. Dip the cut out heart shapes in egg and fry in oil, till they are golden brown.
Serve with freshly cut coriander leaves and sauces.
You have two hearty dishes ready!

Valentine's Day Spreads Sweet toppings to adorn your baked foods with touches of love.
Ingredients: * QUICK STRAWBERRY JAM * 1 16-oz. pkg. frozen strawberries (unsweetened) * 1 3-oz. pkg. strawberry Jell-O * FRUIT BUTTER * Butter, softened * Jam * Cream Cheese(Flavored) * 1 4-oz. pkg. cream cheese * 1 tbsp. yogurt (optional) * Strawberries or raspberries
Preparation :
1. QUICK STRAWBERRY JAM: put the unsweetened frozen strawberries into a glass bowl. Microwave on medium until the berries are hot and soft (about 12 minutes). Stir in a 3-ounce package of strawberry Jell-O. 2. FRUIT BUTTER: Blend 2 parts softened butter and 1 part strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jam. 3. FLAVORED CREAM CHEESE: Smooth 4 ounces of cream cheese with a wooden spoon. (Add a tablespoon of yogurt for a creamier consistency.) Fold in a few fresh or defrosted strawberries or raspberries.

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Very Easy Fruit Salad

By: MICHELLE M

"In a hurry? Make this fruit salad in about 10 minutes. You can add or subtract different fruit according to your taste and what is in season."

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Ingredients

1 pint strawberries - cleaned, hulled and sliced
1 pound seedless grapes, halved
3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
3 bananas, sliced
1 (21 ounce) can peach pie filling

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the strawberries, grapes, kiwis, and bananas. Gently mix in peaches. Chill for 1 hour before serving.

Check out these links as well, with so many options I could not possibly post them all, and to be quite honest everyone's taste buds crave something different. This is the best way to make it personalized.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Course/Breakfast-Recipes/Valentine-s-Day-Breakfast-Recipes
http://sunday-suppers.com/?p=3066
http://pinchmysalt.com/2009/02/09/valentines-day-breakfast-idea-heart-shaped-egg-in-a-nest/
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/holidays-and-events/valentines-day/

http://www.cafemom.com/group/21665/forums/read/15684335/Valentines_Breakfast_spread_for_the_family
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/cat/2200/

Stay tuned for our Valentine's Dinner feature and our Valentine's Restaurant Review Series....

Super Cool Gifts for your lover that are not from your local mall!

2012-01-23T12:36:00.000-08:00

I love this website!!

Baronbob.com

http://www.baronbob.com/lotteryticket-willyoumarryme.htm

http://www.baronbob.com/sculptasutra-sexposition-clayfigure.htm

http://www.baronbob.com/inflatablehusband.htm

http://www.baronbob.com/ediblecandygstring.htm

http://www.baronbob.com/windup-sextoy.htm

Check out the website or the links and have fun! These gifts are great for having fun and anyone with a good sense of humor will enjoy these!!

Van Gogh Vodka Shakes Up Valentine's Day

2012-01-21T16:48:00.000-08:00

I Spirit Vodka....mmmmm....yummy!

2012-01-08T11:37:00.000-08:00

I Spirit Vodka

We found this write-up on the website below.. Looks like we have a job to do! Drink and rate another vodka. Cheers!

http://www.barnonedrinks.com/tips/dictionary/i/i-spirit-vodka-9562.html

I Spirit Vodka is a five times distilled Italian vodka from the historic land of Friuli. Possessing a clean, smooth taste, I Spirit Vodka is the result of traditional distilling techniques expertly applied to a selection of indigenous ingredients.

Combining the highest quality grains and selecting the very best white grapes from an area world-famous for its DOC-certified wines, I Spirit is produced according to a traditional recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. The blend is distilled in copper alembics and tall rectification columns, resulting in a bright crystal vodka with a fresh aroma. The flavor is warm and velvety, reminiscent of the ingredients from which it is made. There is a particular elegance and smoothness to ISpirit that make it pleasantly unique and distinctive.

I Spirit Vodka ‘distills’ the essence of Italy in a single bottle –culture, taste, history and flavors of yesterday and today. A project created in partnership between renowned restaurateur Arrigo Cipriani of Harry’s Bar fame, the enterprising Lapo Elkann, Friuli distiller Marco Fantinel and Venetian entrepreneur Francesco Cosulich, I Spirit arrives in the US after a successful launch in Europe.

The history of I Spirit Vodka suggests that this vodka isn’t just a new product of Italy, but the revitalization of a long lost story.

Legend has it that one November night in 1195 in Venice, Andrea ‘T.’ known as il Bianco (the White One), a rich landowner and alchemist, announced in the village inn that, due to his experiments and “that generous land of fabulous grapes,” he had finally discovered the “elixir of long life.” From that night on, il Bianco’s castle became the favorite haunt of lords, rulers, artists and churchmen, all eager to try the new spirit. After il Bianco’s death, interest in the ‘elixir of long life’ waned and the tale of his spirit was lost among the inns of the Veneto region.

Moving ahead nearly 740 years to Venice, Ernest Hemmingway is spending time at Harry’s Bar. There are two things Hemmingway loves above all else at Harry’s: tasting Italian distilled alcohol with Giuseppe Cipriani, and the tales and anecdotes they share throughout their drinking time together. The tale Hemmingway finds most incredible is that of il Bianco, told while taking long sips of vodka made by a local farmer. At the end of the tale, it is said that Hemmingway jumps to his feet and declares to Giuseppe, “A toast to the genius who made it up! An absurd vision, as absurd as the idea of Italian vodka!” And they down their glasses at once. It was then, in 1934, that Giuseppe Cipriani first distilled I Spirit Vodka with the advice of Hemmingway.

Fast forward to 2009 in that same bar where Hemmingway enjoyed his vodka. Arrigo Cipriani and Lapo Elkann - two Italians with a global outlook - get together and revive the myth of Italian vodka. They raise a toast to a true distillate of culture, bottled and ready to set sail from Venice’s Lido toward foreign shores.

The Swedish Chef making Hot Sauce!!! FUUUUNY!!

2012-01-04T20:50:00.000-08:00

How To Make Your Own Hot Sauce

2012-01-04T20:47:00.000-08:00

Warm up your January with culinary creativity!! HOT SAUCE!

2012-01-04T20:46:00.000-08:00

During the cold months, there are many ways of creating concoctions that keep us warm. Some people make home made soups or stews, secret recipes for cocoa, yummy coffees, etc.

We like to make our own homemade hot sauce. My favorite part of this process is playing with different ingredients. Their are various peppers available at the local supermarket and the sky is the limit when it comes to combining ingredients.

First you have to choose your source of heat. Our favorite is orange habaneros. They have a Scoville heat rating of 100,000-500'000. Scoville heat units are an old school way of assessing the heat that comes from a pepper. Though science has come a long way and their are various other advanced technology to measure heat units, many sauces still use this as face melter units.....LOL!

Next is the best part! Going through your pantry and deciding what other flavors you would like to incorporate into your sauce is what holds the magic key. A couple of our favorites are garlic and hot mustard.

We also add a variation of spices and fresh herbs that really make it incredible. If possible, always use fresh ingredients. Fresh is best and makes your hot sauce soooo much better!

The actual process of making hot sauce can vary. We like to use a food processor and standard canning equipment. But do not hesitate to search on line for recipes and procedures to help get you started.

Once you have spent some time thinking about ingredients, it's time to get your hands dirty. It is very important to take very specific precautions when handling hot peppers. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE use gloves when handling the hotter peppers such as Habaneros, Sorrenos, Anaheim and any others with a high Scoville heat measure. If your not sure, do your research. It only takes one touch to your nose, eyes or other sensitive skin area's. The burn will last for a long time and it is very uncomfortable.

Have fun with your recipe. Like I said before this can be a magical process for a creative mind. Mix and match ingredients to get your favorite flavor and desired heat. Whether it is for personal use, for gifts, or your looking to be the next best sauce, this is a great way to experiment.

Have fun with your sauce and remember to record your variations just in case you find the perfect combo.

New's Years Eve is upon us!!

2011-12-30T13:24:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year again.....The end of an old chapter and beginning of a new chapter! Though most of us have long forgotten the origin of the new year traditions and what they mean, we still like to celebrate. These days there are so many options for parties, dinners and clubs but you must be willing to drop a few hundred dollars for these events. Usually a buffet dinner of some sort is included and champagne at midnight but drinks are high prices and getting a safe ride home can be challenging. So let's start with home first and we'll share what's happening out there later....

Even though most events are tremendous fun, they are not for everyone. SipSum Cocktailz would like to share ways you can celebrate with friends at home and still have an amazing time. As we all get older, standing on a sidewalk for 3 hours waiting for a cab is less appealing.

Benefits of having a party at home....
Less expensive
No curb waits in the cold
Home cooked food rather than buffet bland food
More intimate
Less chaotic
Most important no chance of altercations with the younger crowd

Decorations are easy and available at any dollar store for next to nothing!! Streamers, balloons and party hats are necessary for any New Years Eve Party!!

Entertainment can come in many forms.....Music, XBOX Kinect is awesome for getting everyone involved, karoake is fun but can be horrible if no one can really sing, two truths and one lie is a game where everyone has to write on a sheet of paper and then the host sticks them on the wall and the other guests have to guess who`s is who`s. The lie`s can be as outrageous as possible and makes it more fun.

Our very favorite game is DICE. It`s a game that has grown with us since we began playing years ago. It`s called 7. You need 5 dice to play. Starts with everyone rolling one dice. The highest roll starts the game and it goes clockwise from there. The object is to try and get the same number in 7 rolls. The player can determine what number they will try and get by seeing if they get any pairs or triples on their first roll, from their you have 6 more chances to try and get 5 of a kind. If the player succeeds at getting 5 of a kind they get 1 point, and then have a chance to get 5 of a kind in 5 rolls, if yes, they proceed to try and get 5 in 3 rolls, if they get it again they have one final chance to get 5 of a kind in one roll. Any time the player does not get 5 of a kind, they pass the dice to the next player. The point system progresses for example:

7 rolls 1 Point
5 Rolls 2 Points
3 Rolls 3 Points
1 Roll They win the game

Each player plays to try and end with seven points. The player only progresses with the higher point levels if it is a continuous turn. If they player does not get 5 of a kind in 7 tries, when the dice comes back around to their turn, they start back at 7 tries. This game is super fun and can be played with as many players as you wish to have at the table.

Check out boozernewz.blogspot.com for Cocktail ideas!!

Party platters with cheese meats and crackers are great fillers and you can get creative as you want with the types of cheese and meat. The types of dishes used can make a difference with your appearance and can make a huge difference.

We would like to share some great ideas from our favorite websites that are incredible and easy.....
check em out! We are only sharing appy`s and finger foods. Fondue`s are making a come back as well so we added a recipe. Full sit down dinners are a whole other segment!

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Cream Cheese Penguins

By: Valerie Lynne

"Just imagine a cute display of penguins, made with black olives, carrots and cream cheese! You can add scarves and hats by using fresh red pepper strips, or canned pimentos cut into different shapes. Use frilly toothpicks if you can."

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Prep Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 penguins

Ingredients

18 jumbo black olives, pitted
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
18 small black olives
1 carrot

Directions

Cut a slit from top to bottom, lengthwise, into the side of each jumbo olive. Carefully insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese into each olive. Slice the carrot into eighteen 1/4 inch thick rounds; cut a small notch out of each carrot slice to form feet. Save the cut out piece and press into center of small olive to form the beak. If necessary cut a small slit into each olive before inserting the beak.
Set a big olive, large hole side down, onto a carrot slice. Then, set a small olive onto the large olive, adjusting so that the beak, cream cheese chest and notch in the carrot slice line up. Secure with a toothpick.

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Black-Eyed Pea Chowder

By: Brenda

"This is great for a New Years Eve gathering or any cold winter night. It's excellent served with cornbread. Works best when prepared the night before, and then reheated the next day."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
35 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound diced bacon
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (15.5 ounce) can black-eyed peas with liquid
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef consomme
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Directions

In a large pot over medium high heat, saute the bacon until crisp. Set aside the bacon and drain the fat, reserving about 4 tablespoons of the fat in the pot. Add the celery onion and green bell pepper to the pot and saute in the bacon fat for 10 minutes, or until tender.
Add the peas, consomme and stewed tomatoes and allow to heat through, about 15 more minutes. Top with crumbled bacon when serving.

Baked Mexican Pinwheels

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prep time

15 min

total time

2 hr 25 min

makes

30 servings, 2 pinwheels (24 g) each

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recipe by: kraft

what you need

1 tub (250 g) Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese Spread

1 cup Kraft Tex Mex Light Shredded Cheese

1 cup chopped cooked chicken

1 plum tomato, seeded, finely chopped

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

2 green onions, finely chopped

6 large whole wheat tortillas

make it

HEAT oven to 375°F.

MIX cream cheese spread and shredded cheese in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in next 4 ingredients.

SPREAD onto tortillas; roll up. Wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 2 hours.

HEAT oven to 375°F. Unwrap roll-ups. Trim and discard ends. Cut each roll-up into 10 diagonal slices. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 10 min., turning after 5 min.

kraft kitchens tips

SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve with sour cream.

SUBSTITUTE

Prepare using sun-dried tomato-flavoured flour tortillas.

MAKE AHEAD

Roll-ups can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before slicing and baking as directed just before serving.

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

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prep time

15 min

total time

25 min

makes

12 servings, 2 shrimp (60 g) and 2 tsp. (10 mL) dip each

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recipe by: kraft

what you need

1 cup flaked coconut, toasted

1 pouch Shake'N Bake Extra Crispy Original Coating Mix

1/4 tsp. each curry powder and cayenne pepper

24 uncooked large shrimp (1 lb./450 g), peeled, deveined

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup Kraft Signature Creamy Masala Dressing

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

make it

HEAT oven to 400°F.

COMBINE coconut, coating mix and seasonings in shallow bowl.

DIP shrimp in egg, then roll in coconut mixture until evenly coated. Place on baking sheet.

BAKE 10 to 12 min. or until shrimp are tender. Mix dressing with cilantro. Serve with shrimp.

kraft kitchens tips

MAKE AHEAD

These appetizers can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 3 hours before baking as directed.

CURRY DIP

Mix 1/2 cup Kraft Regular or Calorie-Wise Rancher's Choice Dressing, 1/4 cup Kraft Pure Orange Marmalade, 1 tsp. curry powder and 2 or 3 drops hot pepper sauce until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve with the shrimp.

Quick Cheese Fondue

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prep time

5 min

total time

13 min

makes

24 servings, 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) each

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recipe by: kraft

what you need

1 cup dry white wine

2 tsp. cornstarch

2 tsp. dry mustard

1 pkg. (450 g) Velveeta Process Cheese Product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1 cup Kraft Mozza-Cheddar Shredded Cheese

make it

MIX first 3 ingredients in medium saucepan. Add Velveeta; cook on medium heat 5 min. or until Velveeta is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.

ADD shredded cheese; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until melted. Transfer to fondue pot or small slow cooker set on low heat.

kraft kitchens tips

SERVING SUGGESTION

Serve with sliced apples, broccoli florets and French bread cubes.

NON-ALCOHOLIC VERSION

Substitute 25%-less-sodium chicken broth for the wine.

How To Make Christmas Decorations

2011-12-22T22:11:00.000-08:00

Song ideas for Christmas playlist!

2011-12-14T09:59:00.000-08:00

Super Fun Gifts for under 20 Bones!!

2011-12-08T09:44:00.000-08:00

Whiskey Stones (set of 9)

Chill your liquor without diluting it with these soapstone "ice" cubes.

Overview:

Whiskey Stones are cubes of solid soapstone that will chill your liquor without diluting it. Unlike ice, Whiskey Stones are non-porous and thus odorless and tasteless. So, adding Whiskey Stones to your favorite bourbon will chill the spirit without affecting its taste.

Because soapstone retains its temperature longer than ice, Whiskey Stones provide for a more sustained chill.

Softer than granite, soapstone won't inadvertently scratch your glass. Hand-crafted in Vermont in America's oldest soapstone workshop, Whiskey Stones are the perfect gift for the refined connoisseur of spirits.

Love this idea!!!! Found on..http://www.vat19.com/dvds/whiskey-stones.cfm?adid=giftsdotcom

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Stylish and elegant aren't usually our forte at Baron Bob so imagine our surprise when this sleek Martini Lamp ended up in the warehouse. The Martini Lamp is the perfect compliment for any home bar or as a cool living room conversation starter or it will look cool on your desk at the office.

It always helps to let the boss know you enjoy a nice cocktail now and then

The Martini Lamp features:

- Chrome Frame
- Oversized plastic olive
- Wooden toothpick
- Deep Red Pimento bulb
- Can be operated with two AAA Batteries or the provided AC Adapter
- Dimensions: 6.25" W x 10" H

Price: $19.95

Another super fun idea.....

With the Football Cocktail Shaker in your hands you can go for the "Hail, Mary" pass while making a delicious Bloody Mary. That's right, with this fun and functional cocktail shaker making drinks has never been this enjoyable. Just pour whatever you're drinking into the football, add ice and twist the two halves together good and tight. Now, throw it back and forth between you and your friends and before you know it, cocktails are served. Made of durable food-safe plastic and foam rubber that's easy to clean when not in use.

The Football Cocktail Shaker will make sure your next get together scores a touchdown.

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Cork Jester's Wine Teasers Wine Game

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SipSum Cocktailz Sunday Specialz

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Football and Sunday always means there must be a Caesar nearby!! With all the different hot sauces available and unlimited garnish ideas, you can make your Caesar to your specifications and still maintain what a Caesar stands for.

The "Caesar" cocktail has been around for 40+ years now. I have seen it in many variations and in a variety of heats. Play with your Caesar and make it yours!!!

THE STORY OF THE CAESAR

A Canadian creation, the Caesar (or Bloody Caesar) was invented in 1969 to celebrate the opening of Marco’s Italian restaurant at the Calgary Inn (now the Westin Calgary). Resident mixologist and food and beverage manager, Walter Chell, was commissioned to develop a new cocktail. He took inspiration from the flavours of Spaghetti Vongole (spaghetti with clams), and combined sweet (tomato juice), salty (clam nectar), sour (lime), spicy (Worcestershire sauce) and bitter (celery salt) into his new concoction. After naming it for the Roman emperor, legend has it that he served one to an Englishman who exclaimed: "That's a good bloody Caesar!"

That same year Mott’s Clamato was introduced and is, without a doubt, Canada’s original and most popular Caesar mix found on store shelves across the country and isused in most bars and restaurants. In fact, many establishments use the Caesar as their signature cocktail, with more than 350 million Caesars made with Mott’s Clamato every year! No wonder it is Canada’s Cocktail.

Stick Food!!

Steve and I pretty much love and food that comes on a stick. We host a lot of parties and the biggest hit for appies is anything on a stick. It's not messy unless you make it messy and it's easy to serve.

You can make this a easy or as difficult as you wish. Meaning you can start with a simple meatball on put it on a stick or you can make prucuitto wrapped mozza balls. Really these days you can put anything on a stick. My favorite is...

Bacon Wrapped Pickles

12 baby dills

1/2 pack of low sodium bacon

12 Wooden skewers

2 cups of canola or vegetable oil

Poke your skewers halfway through the pickles starting from the end of the pickle. Cut the bacon strips so they are half the size. wrap the half pieces of bacon around you pickles so they are snug and line up on a plate. Use a small pot and put the oil at high heat fo 2-3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium before dunking in your tasty little wrapped pickles. Let them sizzle in your pot until they are crispy brown on the outside.

you can serve with a dip of our choice. We like to use creamy cucumber!!

Cool little blog with 52 other foods on a stick:

http://52foodsonastick.blogspot.com/

SipSum Cocktailz Sinful Sauce

1/4 Cup Cream Cheese

1/4 Cup Sour Cream

1/4 Cup of Roasted Garlic

1/4 Cup of Roasted Jalapenos

pinch of each of the following:

cayenne powder

chili powder

parsley

garlic powder

cracked pepper

First step is to roast your garlic and jalapenos. Start with 4 Bulbs of garlic and cut only the top off, straight across, place in the center of a small square pieces of tinfoil. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil on the tops and spread with a cooking brush to saturate the garlic, finish off with a small pinch of salt on the top of each and then fold the tinfoil loosely upward so that the four corners meet and pinch to slightly to hold closed. You'll need 6-8 small jalapenos or 4-6 large jalapenos. Cut in halves and clean out the seeds in the center. Take a large square of tinfoil and place the jalapenos on loosely, drizzle the same olive oil and sea salt mixture on top, fold together just enough to keep the jalapenos wrapped loosely and not smothering each other.

Cook in the oven at 375 for 30 minutes.

While your waiting on your garlic and jalapenos, pull out your food processor and the remaining ingredients. I like to use a very small amount of olive oil on my cooking brush and lightly brush the inside of the processor. Put in your cream cheese, sour cream and spices. Rotate on low for about 30 seconds. put in the fridge until your garlic and jalapenos are done and had a chance to cool. If you don't cool the garlic and jalapenos the cream cheese will turn lumpy.

Once your garlic is done and cooled for a few minutes, you can squeeze the soft roasted garlic out of it's shell into a measuring receptor. Take your jalapenos out of the tinfoil and let cool.

Take out your cream cheese mixture from the fridge and add your roasted garlic and peppers. Mix on high for 30-45 second. Check the consistency. Mix more to make smoother and less to keep chunky. This really is by preference.

Serve with Tortillas, Raw Veggies, Chips or whatever your heart desires. Yummy!

These are good for any Sunday in any month of the year. But pulling these out at a football party will heat up your event!

Festival Foods Ribs on a Stick

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