by Sam Tackeff | Dec 24, 2014 | Mixed Drinks
I thought I’d pop in tonight to share an easy winter warmer if you are trying to get through your holiday season in one piece – and could a slightly stronger libation in your hand to do so. It’s also a useful little recipe when you have a single cup of wine leftover that you might get bored drinking plain.
Emergency mulled wine for one
Microwave a mug of red wine (your choice of pour size) with the juice of a clementine, and a spoonful of sugar, for about a minute, or until hot. Add a splash of brandy or cognac, or a little more if you need it. Steep with a few tablespoons of mixed spices in a tea steeper – that’s the Manatea! – I have nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and star anise in mine. Get cozy, and have your drink!
by Sam Tackeff | Jul 11, 2010 | chicken, Salads
Dinner: No recipe here – Jicama slaw made with corn and pepper relish (homemade, although Trader Joe’s corn relish might be a good substitute) , a handful of chopped parsley, salt, pepper, lime and meyer lemon dressing made with good olive oil. A dash of this and a dash of that until it tasted right. Served with grilled chicken, my first attempt in my newly acquired (saved from the San Francisco streets) cast iron pan. Chicken thighs from Drewes. Simply seasoned with salt, pepper, Rancho Gordo ground red chile pepper, Rancho Gordo Indio Oregano, and Cumin. Seared to form a lovely spice crust.
Wine Pairing: Dashwood Sauvingnon Blanc 2009 – Vavasour Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand. Slightly overpowered by the jicama slaw, but overall, citrus notes went well with dinner. This is a lovely wine that I’m looking forward to drinking more of. Actually, dinner is over and I’m still drinking it!
(Disclaimer: I was sent this wine as a sample from Pasternak Wine Imports – purveyors of some extremely good wines. They are in my book of awesome.)
