The monthly “Inspiring Thursday” post is a bit overdue this month. But before you judge me, I have a great reason for not posting it on Thursday. The reason is that this month’s Inspiring Thursday features Barb of the Creative-Culinary fame, and it’s posted today because it is Barb’s Birthday! In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit. ~Albert Schweitzer. I really am thankful for Barb, for her friendship and …
Nimbu Pani Margarita
“This drink has a magical power. It strengthens the weak, and revives those who have fainted. Those tired after work and physical activity can return their life forces by this drink much sooner than by nourishment. …” – Carolus Linnaeus (18th-century physician documenting the effects of the drink) It was a cold winter night, and I was reading some of my favorite blogs. A general cold winter evening thing to do when you are waiting for the Hubz to come back from a long day at work. So I was waiting and reading and landed on Barb’s post …
Sangria
Summer BBQ, the green backyards, lovely oaks , swaying aspens , a cup of Sangria in your hand swaying you with the breeze & music and oh yes the heady effect. Sangria is essentially a wine punch infused with flavors of fruits. For more info please check: Sangria at wiki. This particular recipe has been adapted from chef Emeril Lagasse at food network. Plan: 2 bottles chilled dry red wine, I used a Rioja 1 cup brandy, I used a Grand Marnier 11/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 oranges, cut into thin rounds 1 lemon, cut into …