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Happy New Year with a Hawaiian Mai Tai

Thursday, December 31st, 2009





Happy New Year

There is nothing like sipping a Hawaiin Mai Tai at our favorite tike bar in Poipu on the island of Kauai. We can still remember the blue water and soft fragrant breezes as the sun set on the pink sand.




The classic Hawaiin Mai Tai

Ingredients

1 oz dark rum
1 oz light rum
1 oz orange curaçao
2 oz orange juice
.5 oz lime juice
Dash simple syrup

Mixology

Mix all ingredients and pour over crushed or shaved ice in a glass.

Serve with a swizzle stick if you have one.
Garnish with a slice or chunk of fresh pineapple (on a toothpick) and a cherry.
Umbrella optional.

Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success Log Where & What in the World Blog

Finalist in the Writing and Publishing category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, “$uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book”

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Spa- Rancho La Puerto – 2010 opportunities

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009


This just in. I have finally found it! The perfect “Happy New Year” gift for anyone that you love, including yourself! This is the gift of health and happiness that keeps on giving.

Maralyn and I have written many articles about the mind, body and spiritual benefits of spending one perfect week at Rancho La Puerta.

On my last visit, I met the Rancho La Puerta chefs for garden gatherings and hands on cooking classes with well know master chefs and writers worldwide.

In 2010, for a limited time, a week at the Ranch is a superior value. Call 877-440-7773 and visit their website www.rancholapuerta.com.

Getting there and returning is always easy and stress-free for me. I am met at the terminal of San Diego Airport, always on time, with gracious hosts and hostesses. We board the private Rancho bus for the lovely drive through the hillside to Tecate, Mexico. Within an hour or so, including being whisked through customs, we arrive in what is truly paradise, a warm and safe healthy haven for revitalizing all of your senses.

Rancho La Puerta won the Spa Silver Stage Award this year.

Do something for yourself–visit the Rach.
Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success Log Where & What in the World Blog

Finalist in the Writing and Publishing category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, “$uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book”

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Mise En Place Cooking School Demonstration Video

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

In September 09, the Tandem Tasters, were in Richmond, VA for an International Food Wine & Travel Writers Press Trip. We went a day early to interview chefs. We were fortunate to interview Chef/owner Christine Wansleben of Mise En Place Cooking School.

Christine prepared Figs stuffed with Goat Cheese and Peppered Bacon. Easy and delicious. The video also features dishes served later that week at an IFWTWA dinner that Mise En Place and local producers gave for us.


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Roasted Mission Figs w/Goat Cheese & Pepper Bacon

Serves 4 as Appetizer

4 to 6 slices of pepper bacon or applewood smoked bacon

4 medium sized fresh ripe figs, such as white or Calimyrna, halved lengthwise

1/3 cup (about 1 1/2 ounces) crumbled mild goat cheese
fresh black pepper and kosher salt

Pomegranite Balsamic Reduction:

3 Tbs pomegranite juice

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Preheat the oven to 350° F. In a medium heavy skillet (not nonstick), place the bacon slices in a single layer and cook until just beginning to brown. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Reserve about 2 Tbs of the bacon grease. Cut each bacon slice into 4 or 6 pieces.

For the reduction: combine the juice and vinegar in a small sauce pan and heat over medium heat until it’s reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon. Season with pepper and set aside.

Arrange the figs on a baking sheet, cut sides up. With a small melon baller or spoon, scoop out a little bit of the center of the fig. Brush the cut surfaces with the bacon grease. Combine the goat cheese with fresh black pepper and salt. Add a dash of cream to smooth out the cheese, if necessary. Fill the fig with the goat cheese mixture.. Bake until the figs are warmed, about 8 minutes, allowing the cheese to toast slightly.

Arrange the baked figs on a platter, topping each with a piece of pepper bacon and drizzle the reduction atop each fig. Serve warm.

Christine Wansleben, Chef/Owner

Mise En Place Cooking School

804-249/1332
804-249-1330(fax)
www.miseenplaceshockoe.com

Maralyn D. Hill and Brenda C. Hill
International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association
Books By Hills Success Log Where&WhatInTheWorld;

Finalist in the Writing and Publishing category of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards, “$uccess, Your Path to a Successful Book”

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