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Beverages

Hank Junior’s Sangria (non-alcoholic)

12/28/2008 meps 0

This recipe was created in honor of two of my brothers, Hank and Steve. It’s a non-alcoholic sangria that captures the flavors of Cynthia’s Sangria and my Dad’s signature Schulte Sangria. Mix up a pitcher […]

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Mai Tai Mix

2/8/2008 meps 0

Another party beverage offering from our friend Rob, also known as Don Roberto of the Spanish Coffee. Rob is also the person who first explained to me how to cook a turkey on a charcoal […]

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Alcoholic

Milk punch for the lactose-intolerant

1/15/2008 meps 0

Serves: 4 1/2 C dark rum 1/4 C brandy 2 t vanilla extract 1/3 C sugar 4 C Lactaid milk (preferably whole milk) Fresh nutmeg for garnish Combine all ingredients, stir well, and place in […]

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Beverages

9-minute green tea

12/26/2007 meps 0

This method makes green tea that is not bitter, using green tea bags that are commonly available in US supermarkets. Bring a kettle of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and pour into […]

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Beverages

Sweet Tea

12/26/2007 meps 0

If you’ve never been to the South, you may not appreciate the importance of this recipe. For those who live in the southeastern part of the USA, “sweet tea” is a unique regional beverage, and […]

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Beverages

Pear Smoothie

10/18/2007 meps 1

For those times when all the pears ripen at the same time, and you’re out of fresh milk and yogurt. Makes two large servings, or four small ones. 4 ripe pears 1 C water 1/4 […]

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Beverages

Creamsicle mimosa

9/29/2007 meps 1

These are mindbogglingly delicious! 4 oz champagne (substitute Martinelli’s sparkling cider for non-drinkers) 4 oz orange juice Generous splash vanilla syrup (such as Torani) Generous splash half-and-half Stir together in a tall glass and fill […]

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Beverages

Superfood smoothie

9/17/2007 meps 0

Recent studies have shown that cinnamon is good for your blood pressure and turmeric is good for your mental health. Other studies have documented beneficial effects of soy, cocoa, raw nuts, and high-fiber foods like […]

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Beverages

Chilled cafe au lait

9/6/2007 meps 0

This is my favorite version of iced coffee — it comes out cold and creamy, but the ice cubes stay behind! In a small Melitta cone (one that takes a #2 filter), place a filter […]

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Alcoholic

Goombay Smash

5/2/2007 meps 2

The original Goombay Smash recipe is a secret, passed down from mother to daughter at Miss Emily’s Blue Bee bar in New Plymouth (Green Turtle Cay), Bahamas. As you can see from the photograph below, […]