Shrubb is well known in the beautiful island of Martinique in the Caribbean. Shrubb from Martinique — with two B’s —is not to be confused with the infused, vinegar-based shrubs that many bartenders use in modern cocktails. Martinique’s Shrubb is an orange liqueur more closely related to Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Large spiral zests of…
holiday food
Celebrating The Holidays With A Bubbly Brunch Featuring Moinetto Prosecco!
Every month our “Bubbles Club” meets at Margaret’s house to enjoy lunch and celebrate our friendship with a little bubbly. Mionetto graciously sent prosecco samples to me and I couldn’t wait to share this special sparkly treat with the Bubbles Girls. Our mascot is Margaret’s dog “Phillip” and he enjoyed curling up with a mini…
Bordeaux Tasting ~ Domaines Barons de Rothschild
In preparation for holiday celebrations, we shared a very special evening with friends who had just returned from a trip to France. With so many holiday parties to attend and gifts to buy, we will all be on the search for wonderful pairing wines to toast the happy holiday occasions. It was in this spirit…
Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip + Neiman Marcus Million $ Dip
This recipe was originally published in the Roanoker Magazine, Behind the Page Blog. Please visit theroanoker.com for more yummy recipes and bubbly! During the busy holiday season, these dips solve the “What can I bring?” dilemma. Easy to make, they are always a party favorite. Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip Serve this dip with The Fine…
For Bourbon Lovers On Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving gives us the opportunity to use earthy, rich, spicy flavors in our food and cocktails. Think smokey, honey, cherry, bourbon and a twist of winter citrus in front of a roaring fire. First, the appetizer… Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms With Aged Gouda Cheese Sauce Makes 10 appetizer servings (2 stuffed mushroom caps per serving)…