Posts for July 16th 2012

Sugar Shout Out | July 16, 2012
Sugar Shout Out

Sugar Shout Out: 8 Summer Hairstyles That Outsmart Heat and Humidity

8 updos for hot Summer nights Poppy Delevingne shares her ultimate Summer wish list Get the scoop on Beyoncé Knowles and Michelle Obama's friendship Love to grill?
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Blueberry Dutch Baby With Nectarines
recipes

Blueberry Dutch Baby With Nectarines and Ginger Syrup

While I particularly enjoy the spicy heat of ginger syrup, maple syrup is also a solid choice, or you can always buy premade ginger syrup.
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While I particularly enjoy the spicy heat of ginger syrup, maple syrup is also a solid choice, or you can always buy premade ginger syrup. Feel free to use whatever stone fruit looks best — peaches, plums, or even halved cherries would be welcome to the party, in lieu of the sliced nectarines.

Blueberry Dutch Baby With Nectarines and Ginger Syrup

Blueberry Dutch Baby With Nectarines and Ginger Syrup

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Breakfast/Brunch, Pancakes/Waffles
Blueberry Dutch Baby With Nectarines

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup blueberries
1 large nectarine, pitted and sliced in 1/2-inch pieces
Ginger syrup, for drizzling


Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF, setting two 6-1/2-inch cast iron skillets in the oven at the same time.
  2. Blend together the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, and salt in a blender or food processor.
  3. Carefully remove the hot skillets from the oven, and put 1/2 tablespoon butter in each; swirl to coat as it melts. Split the batter between the two skillets, and dot with blueberries (splitting evenly between the two skillets). Place in the oven and cook for 15 to 18 minutes or until the dutch baby has puffed up considerably, the center is set, and the edges are golden brown. Avoid opening the oven door more than necessary as it will lower the oven temperature, which will result in a less puffy end result.
  4. Garnish with sliced nectarines, and drizzle with ginger syrup.

Makes 2 dutch babies.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Blended Coffee Recipe
recipes

PB & J Blended Coffee

This recipe involves a 12-hour cold brewed coffee process, but the coffee can be prepared up to a week ahead of time.
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This recipe involves a 12-hour cold brewed coffee process, but the coffee can be prepared up to a week ahead of time.

The cold-brewed coffee is actually concentrated. If you have any cold-brewed coffee left over, add one part coffee concentrate to three parts water, and serve it over ice.

PB & J Blended Coffee

PB & J Blended Coffee

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Category
Drinks, Coffee
Peanut Butter and Jelly Blended Coffee Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups (4 ounces) coffee grounds
2-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup whole milk
1-1/2 cups of ice
2 tablespoons of sugar
Whipped cream, for garnish
Homemade or store-bought strawberry sauce, for drizzling*
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed

Directions

  1. Make cold-brewed coffee: Add 1/2 cup of water to coffee grounds, stirring gently. Add the remaining 2 cups water, agitating the grounds as little as possible. Cover and let steep at room temperature for 12 hours.
  2. Slowly strain the coffee ground mixture with a paper filter, which will take 5-10 minutes or until all liquid has seeped through. If the coffee looks cloudy, strain again using a new filter. Store, refrigerated, for up to a week.
  3. Make blended PB&J coffee: In a blender, combine 1-1/2 cups cold brewed coffee, milk, ice, and sugar until slushy, adding more milk if drink is too thick, and more ice if beverage is too thin.
  4. Divide blended coffee between two cups, top with whipped cream, and finish with a generous drizzle of strawberry sauce. Garnish with crushed peanuts.

Serves 2.

*To make a batch of homemade strawberry sauce, quarter the recipe for strawberry jam, skip the step of adding pectin, and strain it before using.

Ginger Simple Syrup
recipes

Make Your Own Ginger Simple Syrup

I'm a bit of a cocktail fanatic, which means that I place almost as much weight on the strength of a restaurant's bar list as its menu when making dining-out decisions.
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I'm a bit of a cocktail fanatic, which means that I place almost as much weight on the strength of a restaurant's bar list as its menu when making dining-out decisions. That said, the fancy creations I crave often come with an equally precious price point, so I'm always looking for a way to replicate my favorite boozy treats at home. For this reason, I prefer keeping the basic accoutrements on hand for concocting a simple cocktail when a craving hits.

I turn to simple syrups to flavor and sweeten cocktails, and when I'm looking for a particularly punchy ginger kick, I often pull out a bottle of my homemade ginger simple syrup. And while ginger simple syrup's most obvious application is in the cocktails I crave, I've managed to find a whole host of secondary uses.

Keep reading to see what they are — and get the ginger simple syrup recipe.

2011 Yalumba Christobel's Eden Valley Riesling
Wine

Wine of the Day: 2011 Yalumba Christobel's Eden Valley Riesling

If there were ever a wine to win the title of Most Beloved Wine at Sugar HQ, it'd have to be Yalumba's 2011 Christobel's Eden Valley Riesling, because it emptied before all taste-test participants were able to try it.
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If there were ever a wine to win the title of Most Beloved Wine at Sugar HQ, it'd have to be Yalumba's 2011 Christobel's Eden Valley Riesling, because it emptied before all taste-test participants were able to try it. The striking botanical illustrations on the label, which feature flowers in bold coral and lavender, attracted the PopSugar flock at first sight. Anxious wine tasters loved the immediate gratification of the twist top and were excited by the thought of bringing this beauty along to picnics or parks.

The bottle's floral, nectar-like scent resembles German Rieslings, but upon first sip, the Australian wine startled us with its light body, dry quality, and smooth finish. It remarkably had the essence of nectarine and honey without any of the sugary sweetness that is traditionally associated with the varietal. Everyone agreed it was a friendly, day-drinking wine, which probably explains why it was guzzled so quickly, and for $12, I'm sure our editors will be doing the same thing again. I think we've found our new Summer weekend wine — what's yours?

New York Restaurant Week 2012
Food News

Link Time: New York Restaurant Week Starts Now!

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Sandwich Tips From Jeff Mauro
Cooking Basics

Jeff Mauro on What Makes His Sandwiches King

We just got off the phone with Jeff Mauro, season seven winner of Food Network Star and host of Sandwich King on the same network.
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We just got off the phone with Jeff Mauro, season seven winner of Food Network Star and host of Sandwich King on the same network.

On his show, the approachable chef empowers us to make gourmet — but no-fuss — sandwiches at home. For Chef Mauro, it's more about purchasing fresh, high-quality ingredients than stuffing a sandwich with 20 fixings. Find out what you should always store in your pantry and what makes up his favorite sandwich.

Where to Buy Teapots
party planning

Care For a Spot of Tea? Our Favorite Teapots

This month we've served up the history of afternoon tea, the best supermarket tea brands, and even an irresistible recipe for teatime scones.
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This month we've served up the history of afternoon tea, the best supermarket tea brands, and even an irresistible recipe for teatime scones. So with all this talk of tea, we thought it only appropriate to share our favorite teapots. We've rounded up a range to please anyone from the modern-design enthusiast to your kitschy-animal-loving aunt.

Sources: Jonathan Adler, ModCloth, Michael C. Fina, Wedgwood

Heath: Large Teapot Tiffany & Co.: Sea Urchin Teapot Jonathan Adler: Relief Teapot Bodum: Assam Tea Press Jasper Conran at Wedgwood: Navy Fringe Teapot Jonathan Adler: Darjeeling Teapot Anthropologie: Fleur de Lys Teapot
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Cocktail Pairings Smackdown!

Cocktail Pairings Smackdown!

Many folks might contend that cocktails and food do not go together as well as beer and wine. Some can be a burning, boozy assault on the palate. Others are too strongly flavored in their own right to play nice with the subtle flavors of gourmet cuisine. But darn it, we love our cocktails, so we put them up to the test against vino. Could cocktails with dinner reign supreme? Read on to find out the answer.
Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries Recipe
community

Savory Sight: Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries

This weather is the perfect time to experiment with new dessert ideas!
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This weather is the perfect time to experiment with new dessert ideas! With that in mind, this twist on the classic cheesecake will have your guests begging you for the recipe. Lucky for you, no begging is necessary, thanks to The Pilots Daughter.

This Summer dessert is also perfect for any get-together! After all, who can resist the combination of strawberries and cheesecake?

For more on these sweet treats, check out her blog, then be sure to share your favorite Summer treats with us in the Savory Sights community group. If you're on Instagram, then don't forget to tag your food photos #savorysight.