It’s a Buffy Bash with Blog Party#34!
Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under Cocktails, blog events, Appetizers | 5 Comments
Stephanie over at Dispensing Happiness has invited us to her latest Blog Party #34 and it’s a Buffy Bash.
I’m keeping my offerings short and sweet with an appetizer of:
“Olive to stake a heart with a little cheese!” (okay not short and sweet :p )
I took Australian Blood Olives and Green Olives stuffed with Feta Cheese […]
Spring Mint Syrup
Posted on May 12, 2008 - Filed Under Cocktails, Herbs/Spices/Condiments, Fun Stuff, Recipes, Gardening | 9 Comments
Springtime is great for stocking your fridge and freezer with fresh ingredients for the coming Summer. Consider making herbal syrups to add fresh flavours to your cold drinks and ices. The new growth of herbs such as mint are packed with essential oils that you can use to infuse water, oils and vinegars. For today here […]
Gabi’s Blue Plate Special For Diner Food Blog Party#33
Posted on April 17, 2008 - Filed Under blog events, Cocktails, Fun Stuff, Beverages, Desserts, Appetizers, Recipes | 5 Comments
Stephanie at Dispensing Happiness is hosting another Blog Party#33 -this month’s theme is Diner Food. Here is my “Blue Plate Special” Appetizer of Mini Meatloaves and Tiny Baked Potatoes with Finger Sized Banana Cream Pie for dessert. For my cocktail it’s a “Cuppa Joe Kahlua Float” in an espresso cup.
Mini Meatloaves
1 pound ground turkey breast
1 […]
Candied Violets and Violet Syrup
Posted on April 2, 2008 - Filed Under Fun Stuff, tea treats, Cocktails, Jams/ Preserves, Beverages, Recipes, Desserts, Gardening | 11 Comments
In an earlier post I gathered some violets to make syrup and candied violets. So here they are. They don’t take long to make and are a nice touch of Spring that you can enjoy all year round. Violets have a delicate floral taste - not nearly as strong as lavender or rose. It is […]
