Time to wrap up Hannibal Week–and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a cocktail. I selected Punch Romaine, Punch Romaine appears in the third episode of the third season. Hannibal and Bedelia host Professor Sogliato for dinner. He works with Hannibal, but doesn’t know that he’s dining with Hannibal, because Hannibal has assumedContinue reading Hannibal Week: Punch Romaine
I haven’t done a Bloody Mary in a long while–I feel like I’ve made every recipe there is. This recipe was passed along to me by Jenny over at Silver Screen Suppers. I must admit that I had never heard of Carole Landis.. But perhaps it is not surprising–she never became a marquee name. SheContinue reading Carole Landis’ Bloody Mary
FUN FACT! I went dumpster diving for this book! OK, that’s a lie. I didn’t go dumpster diving for this cookbook (I reserve that for special items like my Velvet Elvis that was literally in a dumpster behind an apartment building in Boston). I found this little gem in a pile of books in myContinue reading The Best of Bon Appetit Bloody Mary (1979)
So lately I have been absolutely obsessed with grapefruit juice. Grapefruits are auto-picks in my Imperfect Foods box and I had no idea what to do with them aside from put them in salads. This was before I came across this recipe card: And it’s low-calorie to boot! (although the calorie count on food/drink isContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Collection: Salty Dog (1977)
Hello, friends! Are you looking for something different for this year’s Cinco de Mayo? Maybe something that’s non-taco (even though it is a Taco Tuesday)? Maybe something a little more low-key because of the pandemic and shit? Well, I have the dish AND drink for you! I found this in my collection while I wasContinue reading Cuervo Bloody Mary with Ortega Huevos Rancheros (1972)
I have come to believe that the 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection is basically the same 10 cocktails again and again but with itty bitty variations. Here is my example: I just made the Continental Sour: And in 2012 I made the New York Sour from the same cards: Look at ’em. I have toContinue reading 2-in-1 Recipe Card Collection: Continental Sour (1977)
How yinz all holding up? Have you lost your damn minds yet? This morning I realized that I’ve been home for 6 weeks. I’m still deciding how to react to that. What you been doing to fill the hours (aside from consuming copious amounts of streaming content)?
“I hate my new job,” I said yesterday to Mr. Sauce, Esq. Explanation: at the very beginning of March I left my company of 10 years and started a new position at a high school. Well, two weeks into my new gig the virus happened. School building closed indefinitely. So I hate my new jobContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Collection: Royal Kir (1977)
Today we take creme de menthe out for a spin! I had a bottle in my bar because of 191. Grasshopper Pie from the 1973 DiS cards. And since I made the pie it has sat in the back of the bar with the creme de cacao from the pie as well (creme de cacaoContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Collection: Caruso (1977)
We made a huge booze run(s) as soon as there was the tiniest whiff that there would be a chance that liquor stores would close. I bought 18 bottles of Pinot Grigio and I have 3 boxes of wine–2 rose, one white. We also got gin and vodka. Yes, I know that this makes meContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection: Mississippi (1977)
Well, it happened. I am officially working from home for (at least) the next 2 weeks. And what did I say in my last post? I said that if I were working from home, I’d be enjoying some Bloody Marys. Here’s a recipe that I tried weeks ago, but that doesn’t mean I won’t tryContinue reading The Pleasure of Blending: Bloody Mary (1970)
How ya doing? Are your schools closed? Are you self-quarantine-ing? Deep cleaning your house? Building a bomb shelter? Panic shopping? Speaking of panic shopping, have you been to the store recently? I went to the supermarket yesterday, which was not the best decision–the parking lot was like something out of Mad Max. Cars wereContinue reading 2-in-1 International Recipe Card Collection for Mixed Drinks and Hors D’Oeurves (1977): Bloody Mary
I love working from home!!!!*** Or rather, not working from home. Or maybe it’s working and not working from home. Let me explain: I left my job of 10 years and am starting a new job on Monday. So I decided to take a week off in between for a “staycation.” For me working/not workingContinue reading Scandia Danish Bloody Mary (1979)
FUN FACT! According to Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt: The Complete History of Presidential Drinking, by Mark Will-Weber, one of JFK’s preferred alcoholic beverage is the Bloody Mary. So this post has inadvertently become a Presidents Day post, one day late. Furthermore, I had no idea about the Bloody Mary connection when I wrote aboutContinue reading Smirnoff Dill Mary (1971)
So this is the follow up to my Bloody Mary from yesterday–also from Stouffer, but from back in 1958. This version, from 1973, is a slightly souped-up version. Souped-up in that it’s not just 2 oz. of tomato juice–it’s however much needed to fill the glass. AND the addition of a lime wedge and Tabasco!Continue reading The Stouffer Cookbook of Great American Food and Drink: Bloody Mary (1973)
Time for me to take the first step on my trek through my cookbook collection to find the best Bloody. Our first drink is from my 1958 copy of Here’s How by Stouffer’s. This little cocktail book belonged to my Pap Pap. FYI, before Stouffer’s became synonymous with macaroni and cheese and FrenchContinue reading Here’s How by Stouffer’s: Pick-Me-Up Bloody Mary (1958)
I made brunch! Over the summer (yes, the summer), I hosted some of Mr. Sauce’s friends for a Sunday Brunch. Although, I was wary of this one–baking eggs that were already hard boiled–but this was flat-out yummy. I just wish that I had better pictures of it. To be honest, I just wish I hadContinue reading 181. Gourmet Eggs
If you are a regular reader, then you know that I love me a good party punch. Seriously, if I throw a party–there will be punch. I cannot recommend making a party punch enough. Have wine, beer, and punch. You just fill it up throughout the evening and add frozen fruit to chill it andContinue reading Happy National Punch Day!!!
