Autumn Apple Cider MashThe Autumn Apple Cider Mash cocktail is inspired by fresh, unfiltered, locally produced apple cider becoming available in the market, making us think of Autumn. Depending on where you live, the weather may or may not underscore this feeling. Living in the Southern California desert, October days and nights are not quite cool enough to…
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More information Cream Cheese Celery SticksCream Cheese Celery Sticks are a mid-century modern appetizer. This classic would have originally not been seasoned, just the cream cheese and the celery, as Vito’s Mom prepared it countless times. We’ve decided to update this classic appetizer by using a variety of seasonings to top it; “Fancy Shmancy”, as Vito’s Mom would say. You…
More information Whiskey SoursHere’s our take on Whiskey Sours, a truly classic cocktail. We recommend using Meyer lemon juice when making Whiskey Sours; it will enhance the flavor of the cocktail while making for a very smooth experience. Sour mash bourbon really shines in this cocktail; if unavailable, any good bourbon will do. If you’re not familiar with…
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Stewed Okra and TomatoesStewed Okra and Tomatoes is a tasty side dish and a classic of Southern cooking. It always reminds us of the end of summer, when both okra and tomatoes are plentiful. Our Stewed Okra and Tomatoes includes Creole-inspired seasonings, giving it slightly spicy touch. The addition of apple cider vinegar, which goes so well with…
More information Ginger Pear MartiniOur Ginger Pear Martini marries the tastes of spicy, crisp ginger and smooth, sweet pear. After lots of searching for a ginger vodka which had a ginger-forward but not sweet taste, we tried and succeeded in producing our own. Unlike most commercial brands we do not add any sugar, making it ideal to mix with…
More information Grilled Chili Scallion CremaGrilled Chili Scallion Crema is cool crema punctuated with the light heat of grilled chili, sweetness of grilled scallions and accented with cilantro and mint. This is not your everyday side of crema! While we enjoy the Mexican culinary use of providing crema on the side with grilled meats, we also find it just a…
More information Green Beans with Cherry TomatoesGreen Beans with Cherry Tomatoes combines two summer favorites in an eye-catching, colorful side dish. Easy and quick to prepare with just a few ingredients, is delicious and goes very well with grilled entrees, such as Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Grilled Stuffed Pork Chops and Grilled Soy Marinated Tuna. Bright, fresh green beans cooked until…
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