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The Paloma

March 2, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Cocktail Hour

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On a recent trip to Mexico, the Mr. and I fell in love with a little cocktail called The Paloma.  The Paloma combines tequila with the tart and fresh flavors of grapefruit and lime to create the most refreshing of libations.  A typical Paloma recipe is topped with a lime or grapefruit wedge, but I really love adding a slice or two of jalepenos for some heat.  Or try a fresh sprig of thyme or mint to cool it down.  Either way you shake it, or top it, I guarantee this Paloma recipe will quickly become a new five o’clock favorite.  Truly, MKR 

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The Paloma
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
6 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 oz. Reposado Tequilla
  2. 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
  3. 2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
  4. a pinch of salt (or a salted glass rim)
  5. agave syrup to taste (optional)
  6. Ice
  7. Garnish; lime, mint leaves, thyme, or jalapenos if you like some heat
Instructions
  1. In a shaker filled with ice mix tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime.
  2. Shake, shake, shake.
  3. Pour over ice, add a pinch of salt, and garnish.
  4. Add agave if you feel it's not sweet enough.
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Marshmallow Cereal Bars

February 24, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Desserts

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Marshmallow cereal bars are, and always will be, one of my absolute favorite homemade treats.  But why have I been using only one type of cereal all these years?  I mean you’d be hard pressed to find a cereal that doesn’t taste good with melted marshmallows and butter.  So this time instead of just my standard Rice Krispies (which I must admit still may be my favorite), I also tried the recipe using Trix, Cocoa Puffs, and a mix of Rice and Cocoa Krispies.   All where delicious, all as easy as the next to make, and I mean the colors of the Trix, how fun are those!  Tell me, what type of cereal would you use?   Truly, MKR

Marshmallow Cereal Bars
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Total Time
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Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 7 cups cereal
  2. 1 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows
  3. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  4. non stick cooking spray
  5. parchment paper
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium/low heat.
  2. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
  3. Add cereal and mix until fully coated.
  4. Pour mixture into a pan coated with cooking spray or parchment paper. Spray a rubber spatula with cooking spray and evenly press mixture down to spread evenly into pan.
  5. Let mixture cool then cut into squares and serve.
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Sip, Savor & Repeat: Building The Perfect Cheese Platter

February 16, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > "Hostess with the Mostest"

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When entertaining there is nothing more of a go-to for me than a cheese and charcuterie board.  So when Le Creuset reached out to ask if I could put their new cheese platter and wine carafe to good use I jumped at the chance.  I mean honestly when have you known me to say no to wine and cheese, plus it just happens to be National Drink Wine Day this week so really the timing was perfect.

I love preparing a charcuterie and cheese platter because there are no rules.  Literally you can pretty much combine anything your heart desires and as long as the spread is ample enough there’s sure to be something to please every guest’s palette.  But while there aren’t any rules per se, I know picking out just the right cheeses, fruits, veggies, meats, spreads, and breads can sometimes be intimidating so I thought I’d share a few of my favorites below.  Do you have any tried and true cheese or spreads you consistently use?  Cheers!  Truly, MKR

Cheeses: always purchase a variety of textures and flavors; soft, hard, firm, blue and a spread such as pimento (especially if you’re in the south).  Some of my personal favorites are any cheeses from Midnight Moon, Cowgirl Creamery, Lazy Lady, Jacob’s Creamery and Fraga Farmstead.  But when in doubt simply ask any friendly cheese monger to help you out and always choose at least one “safe” cheese that will be familiar to everyone.

Fruits & Veggies:  carrots, grilled asparagus, green onions, pearl onions, roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, grapes, pears, apples, blueberries, and figs dried or fresh.

Meats:  prosciutto and other cured meats such as salami, ham, and sausages.

Spreads, Breads & Nuts:  honey, olive oil, and any fig, plum, or cherry chutneys.  A crispy flatbread, Rain Crisps, and grilled french bread.  To grill the bread simply buy a baguette from your local grocer, slice, brush with olive oil and grill until gold brown and accompanied by a few nice char marks.  For the crunch candied walnuts or pecans, pistachios, almonds, and marcona almonds.

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