Between a baby shower I hosted the other day and the laborious cooking for Passover, I am pretty much passed out right now. I think I may be getting too old for this kind of intensity, especially given my crappy kitchen. With no counter space, I might add.
Maybe my new blog should be about how to cook in a cramped kitchen. With no counter space (yeah, I'm repeating myself). I'm just sayin'..... (listen up, Henry).
Despite that, I have lots to post about and lots of recipes to share with you. Things like Pimiento Cheese and Deviled Eggs with Capers. Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oh, and Cheese Straws! I made all of these for that baby shower, but I just don't have the energy to post it right now. Bear with me, okay?
I am not going to give you any Passover recipes. Been there, done that last year, and I don't want to go there again. Next year in NYC where I can order out!
http://nevertrustaskinnycook1.blogspot.com/2010/03/passover-hell.html
For now I will just leave you with a "recipe" (if you can call it that) for a lovely beverage concoction I served the other day at that baby shower. It lends itself to both children and adults and it works well for a party because it's remarkably versatile. Just don't give the vodka version to the kids.
STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled
1 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 6-oz. cans frozen lemonade, thawed
Chilled sparkling water, Prosecco or vodka
In a blender or food processor, combine strawberries, water and sugar until blended and smooth. Remove to a pitcher and add lemonade. Stir well to blend.
This is the base. I served it in pitchers, alongside opened bottles of chilled sparkling water and Prosecco, next to a bucket filled with crushed ice. Instruct your guests to fill a glass halfway with crushed ice and sparkling water, Prosecco or vodka, then top off with a very generous helping of the strawberry lemonade.
Now really, how could anyone NOT like this????
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Sounds like a nice refreshing drink - and a good way to wind down after all the work you have been through. Rest up, we need you posting your recipes.
ReplyDeleteThanks again Liz (and Nan) for hosting the party! The food and drinks were excellent!
ReplyDelete-kelley