Archive for the ‘Dining’ Category

Fun and Delicious Punch Recipes

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Cranberry Punch 1½ cups sugar 3 cups boiling water 2 cups cranberry sauce 1/3 cup lemon juice 1 pint raspberry ice 1 quart carbonated water ½ cup maraschino cherries Dissolve sugar in hot water, add sauce and stir until smooth; add lemon juice and strain through fine sieve or cheese­cloth; chill. When ready to serve, pour over block of ice in punch bowl; add raspberry ice, carbonated water, and cherries; ...Fun and Delicious Punch Recipes

Cocktail Coasters for Every Occasion

Monday, July 27th, 2009
One can always place a napkin under your cocktail glass to catch any of the moisture from the outside of the glass and keep it from dripping onto the furniture. If you are hosting a cocktail party, then one of the indispensable items you need to buy for the occasion is cocktail coasters. You can have these small items prepared especially for the event, if it is a birthday, anniversary, retirement or a celebration of a ...Cocktail Coasters for Every Occasion

The Work That Takes Place in a Vineyard

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
In January, after the broken ground has been soaked by the first rains of winter, it is leveled off with a harrow. The soil is analyzed to find the most suitable vine stock and is then fertilized and marked out ready for planting the new shoots at the end of the month. There are traditionally two alternative patterns for planting out a vineyard: Marco Real and Tresbolillo. Both have advantages and disadvantages; Marco ...The Work That Takes Place in a Vineyard