Kathleen’s Pick / Food Paring – Sauvignon Blanc

Kathleen’s Pick / Food Paring – Sauvignon Blanc

KathleensPick_Graves-BlancAttention Sauvignon Blanc drinkers: it’s time to leave New Zealand and move to France! Last night I made lemon orzo with shrimp and kale. It was outstanding (some nights are better than others for us home chefs)! I paired it with Thomas Barton Graves Blanc. Graves Blanc is a White Bordeaux, but what you might not know is that White Bordeaux is usually made up of a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Semillon is a lush, medium bodied grape that adds a wonderful apple honey flavor to the already citrusy Sauvignon Blanc. The body of the Semillon also helps it stand up the bold flavor of the garlic (yes, my lemon orzo was also riddled with garlic). The combination was delightful – crisp, lush, lemony, garlicky – everything you want for a delicious summer meal. The pairing is definitely a “keeper” and will certainly make a few more appearances on my patio dinner table this summer. White Bordeaux is actually a great pairing with most grilled fish and pasta dishes – so give it a try and see what you think!

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Fruit Beer

Fruit Beer

FruitBeerRemember how excited everybody was when Wachusett made a blueberry beer? It seemed like blueberry was the only fruit you could get in your beer. Well, those days are gone forever. Now you can find just about every fruit imaginable in your beer – apple, apricot, cherry, raspberry, watermelon, grapefruit, banana, and more. Although some fruit beers are available year round, they are considered “seasonal” by many brewers and the hot days of summer is when you will find the most options. I’m digging anything with grapefruit right now like Schoffennhofer Grapefruit and UFO Big Squeeze – but there are tons more that I still have to try. So jump in this summer and explore some new refreshing beer options, and decide which your new favorite is! Cheers!

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Blueberry Lime Mojito

Blueberry Lime Mojito

BlueberryLimeMojitoI spotted this tasty little cocktail on Pinterest – one look at that vibrant blue color and I was sold! We all enjoy Green Shakes for breakfast – this summer how about Blue Shakes for lunch?

Recipe yields two drinks – but I always double it because in my world of “go big or go home,” pitchers are always the way to go!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries, plus extra for garnish
  • 4 oz clear rum
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 6 oz club soda
  • Ice

Directions

  1. In a food processor on blender, puree blueberries until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Add mint leaves and sugar to a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler (or the end of a wooden spoon) to muddle the mint and sugar. Add the lime juice, rum, and pureed blueberries: shake vigorously.
  3. Pour ice and club soda into two tall glasses and then pour in rum mixture. Gently stir. Garnish with a lime wedge, extra blueberries, and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately.

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