Weekly Whet

We're in the land of lemons here in the Southwest, and while I love a fresh squeeze (of lemon juice) on a nice piece of salmon or in a lively risotto, there's nothing more fun than making your own limoncello.  This liquer of Italian origin has been enjoyed for over 100 years and is now making the front pages of your favorite food magazines.  This zippy little nip can run over $50.00 a bottle...make your own for less than $8.00 and have a party!!  If you start today, it will be ready by early summer...it's worth the wait!!  Buon Appetito!!!

It's citrus season here in AZ and I thought this punch seemed appropos!  I really enjoy cranberry based cocktails - not too tart, not too sweet.  Kind of like me ~ yea, right!! Happy Weekend:)

Although not all that original, I think this is just the right cocktail for winter nights by the fire, or cuddled up in bed watching Law & Order: Criminal Intent and wishing Vincent D'Onofrio was having one with me.  Wait a minute, I didn't write that.  Who's using my password?

I kind of like Dr. Pepper..but I'm not a big fan of eggnog.  I like beer, but eggnog, well I can take it or leave it.  I LOVE rum and Amaretto...eggnog, not so much.  Hopefully, you get where I'm going here.  I DON'T LIKE EGGNOG!  So, instead of posting one of those "Let's use Eggnog in a Holiday Knock You on Your Keester" drinks, I went with something a bit less conventional to knock you on your keester the last week(end) before Christmas.  OK, I guess if you wanted to add a dash of eggnog....THAT WOULD SUCK!!!!

You know that Spanish Garlic Soup that we posted this week?  You know how I suggested a another kind of wine to go with it?  You know how I sometimes change my mind?  WELL, I DID IT AGAIN!!  Vina Robles Winery was kind enough to send me a truck load of their beautiful beverages and whilst stumbling about and reading up on their vintages and blends, I stumbled right into this gem ~ Vina Robles Signature 2007 Estate Cuvee'.