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Happy Hour: Kiwi Cobbler

YumSugar — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:00:42 -0700

Last week at the market, I spotted some New Zealand kiwis for a good price. I know they're not local and organic, but they simply looked too plump and verdant to pass up, so I bought a ton. And, when life handed me a bunch of kiwis, what did I do? Make a kiwi cobbler, of course.

I'm a sucker for muddled fruit cocktails, and this one from Boston fine-dining institution Radius is no exception. I love how fresh it tastes with one whole kiwi, torn mint, and a splash of seltzer. Make it in a minute when you read more

Come Party With Me: Memorial Day Barbecue - Drinks

partysugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 12:15:12 -0700

A cool and refreshing cocktail comes to mind whenever I hear the words Memorial Day, and this delicious kiwi lime drink is perfect for all types of Memorial Day barbecues. The recipe, which combines fresh chunks of kiwi, minced ginger, simple syrup, lime juice, and ginger ale, is nonalcoholic. However, vodka, gin, or a light rum can easily be added. Choose your favorite spirit and modify the recipe to suit your drinking needs. It's wonderful with or without the alcohol, so consider making and labeling two pitchers.

If the day is especially hot, remember to stock up on ice, water, sodas, and cooling beverages like lemonade or iced tea. For the recipe to this kiwi lime cocktail, read more.

Kiwi-Lime-Ginger Cocktail
From The Spirit Net

Feel free to modify this recipe by adding vodka, gin, or light rum.

Ingredients

Juice of 1/2 a lime, freshly squeezed
1 kiwi fruit, diced with some larger chunks for garnish
1/4 tsp finely minced ginger
Dash of salt (if desired)
Slightly crushed small piece of ginger
3 Tablespoons simple sugar syrup
8 oz. Ginger Ale
Ice
Kiwi and lime rind for garnish

Directions

Rub lip of chilled tumbler with ginger, drop into cup. Add ice.
In a separate mixing container, add sugar syrup, dash of salt, minced ginger, diced kiwi, and lime juice; mix well.
Pour ginger ale into chilled tumbler, and pour juice mix over soda, making sure to swirl minced ginger and kiwi back into suspension first.
Garnish with kiwi and/or lime rind. Enjoy!

Makes 1 cocktail.

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Yummy Link: Kiwi Sorbet

YumSugar — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 06:01:18 -0800

Even though winter is hitting many of us hard, sometimes a frosty treat really hits the spot; especially when it's made with fresh fruit. That's why this kiwi sorbet has caught my attention. I'm going to pull the covers up, turn the heater on and indulge! - Vanilla Garlic

Introducing Baby Kiwi!

YumSugar — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:18:19 -0700

Last year I was at my local Trader Joe's when I noticed containers of something called "kiwi grapes." I'd never heard of such a thing, so naturally I picked them up. They were small grape-sized fruits which were delicious and tart, sort of like regular kiwi, but sweeter and with a smooth, edible skin. Needless to say, I fell in love and wanted to eat them over and over again. Unfortunately by the time I went back to get more, they were gone!

For a year I've been talking to people about these delicious fruits and was excited to head into Trader Joe's today and find them waiting there. This time they were labeled "baby kiwi," but they were definitely the same thing. I snatched up three baskets and already devoured one. If you can find them near you - I've heard of people spotting them in Whole Foods and other markets like that - I highly suggest you check them out. If you fall in love with them like I did, you'll be happy to know that they're actually available twice a year. In the Spring they're imported from New Zealand and in the Fall they come from Oregon. And if you find yourself pining for them in the between seasons, don't say I didn't warn you.

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Fancy Food Jewelry: K-O (part 3 of 5)

YumSugar — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:03:39 -0700

So far, in our journey through food-inspired jewelry, we've gone from apple bobby pins to junk food charms, and today we'll have a look at the letters K through O. I've found kiwi brooches, scented lollipop earrings, mushroom rings, nigiri earrings (mix and match even!) and for him: olive cufflinks. Know of any great food-inspired jewelry starting with K, L, M, N, or O? Let us know below!

Baby Kiwi (aka Kiwi Grapes)

YumSugar — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:54:47 -0700

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Yummy Links: From Green Cake to Broken Corks

partysugar — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:50:45 -0700

Celebrate the color green with a kiwi matcha lime tea cake. - Cooking With Amy
Is CBS making a knockoff of The Chopping Block? - Eater
Learn how to make an amazing tomato salsa. - Serious Eats
Could it be time to put a fork in Top Chef Masters? - Grub Street
A week of no-cook dinners. - Bon Appétit
Another reason to dislike Kelly Choi: her annoying tweets. - Eat Me Daily
What to do when you break a wine cork. - Chow

Must-Read: Market-Fresh Mixology

YumSugar — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 03:30:22 -0700

Regardless of whether or not we're in the midst of a food revolution, it's undeniable that over the last couple of years, cuisine highlighting fresh-picked produce has gained major ground. In fact, the principles of seasonality and slow food aren't just being applied to food. They're also key in what The New York Times calls the "farm-to-glass movement," where drinks are driven by produce at the peak of the season. If you aren't too familiar with the liquid locavore movement, one new book, Market-Fresh Mixology ($12.21), shows you the ropes. Learn whether it's worth seeking out when you read more.
Pros:

"Tool box" sidebar tells you what equipment you'll need to make each drink.
Introductory chapter primes you on tools of the trade, glassware, and essential bar ingredients.
Classic cocktail recipes include fun tidbits on the history of the cocktail.

Cons:

Some ingredients and garnishes - like gooseberries, juniper berries, and pumpkin liqueur - could potentially be hard to find.
Steps are listed in paragraph form rather than numbered.

Recipes: Depending on how experimental your palate is, some sippers - like the Carrot Chic, Spiced Beet Cocktail, and Fennel Cocktail - may be truly adventurous or a bit too exotic for you. Other eye-catching recipes:

Rhubarb Strawberry Collins
Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri
Kiwi Champagne
Fresh Tomato Bloody Mary
Homemade Cocktail Onions
Papaya Pisco Sour
Blueberry Lavender Mojito

Imagery: Most of the cocktails included in the book are accompanied by vivid, crisp photos.

Overall Rating: If you like to make cocktails at home and appreciate the farm-to-table philosophy, then this book would be right up your alley.

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What Do You Think of This Cocktail Machine?

YumSugar — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:48 -0700

What do a rake, a toy truck, a wooden spoon, and a bunch of ball bearings have in common? They have a supporting role in what's possibly the world's most complicated cocktail maker. This contraption was created by New Zealander Joseph Herscher, who is known for his other Rube Goldberg-style machine, the chocolate egg creamer. While Herscher created this apparatus to promote Kiwi vodka 42 Below, there is an easier way to make the falling water cocktail. Although the clip is fun, I personally think it's a bit over the top. What about you - do you think it's funny, or just stupid?

All The News That's Fit to Eat - July 25

YumSugar — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:04:48 -0700

Uh-Oh, yet another food recall. This time it's millions of cans of chili sauce, corned beef hash and beef stew from Castleberry. - McClatchy DC
In a slight departure, here's a story about a sanctuary that houses animals that were once destined for your belly. - New York Times

Also in the world of animals: Free range chickens raised on organic grains produce richer eggs and tastier meat. - Boston Globe
Frozen popsicles aren't just for kids. If you think I'm wrong, try popsicles meant to tempt the adult palate like pineapple-cucumber cooler, kiwis 'n' milk, ginger mojito and more. - Houston Chronicle
Martha's on the cover of Wired and this time she's telling us how to make a wii cake. - GeekSugar
Love the scents of summer? Don't just breathe them in, drink them up, too. - Los Angeles Times
Speaking of drinking, here are the top ten rosés for summer dining. - Dallas Morning News
Here's everything you've ever wanted to know about the mysterious scallop. - Sacramento Bee
Like Italian pasta, Asian noodles come in all shapes and sizes. - The Oregonian
Adrien of Next Food Network Star was completely flabbergasted by the fact that Amy won. - Food Network Addict