Archive for October 7th, 2007
Red Beans and Rice
The classic New Orleans dish. There are SO many different ways to make it: this recipe is more of a guideline than anything else. I cobbled it together from about 3 different sources and after a bunch of trial and error, this is my current favorite iteration. WARNINGS! 1) Done properly, this is a two-day [...]
Posted: October 7th, 2007 under Food, Recipes.
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My Classic Mojito
The Mojito has apparently become the new “in” drink over the past year or so. However, I think is is also one of the most bastardized drinks around – I have had some REALLY awful mojitos in some very nice bars. To my mind, a properly-made mojito is light, fresh, and balanced, without the overwhelming [...]
Posted: October 7th, 2007 under Drinks, Recipes.
Tags: drink, mojito, rum
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Simple Syrup
Simple syrup is used to sweeten lots of different drinks, and it is handy to have on hand in the refrigerator when you need it. Yes, I know that you shouldn’t really need a recipe for simple syrup, but here it is anyway. The ratio of water to sugar is 1:1 – e.g. if you [...]
Posted: October 7th, 2007 under Drinks, Recipes.
Comments: 1