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I wish I could jump into the television...
Don't miss Downton Abbey.
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Oh... Ms.Patmore...
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I wish I could jump into the television...
Don't miss Downton Abbey.
MMMRQ
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A Piece of Grammy History...2014.
If you didn't see it...Check it out here
KALE, SCANDAL & 2010 CABERNET
Kale, Shitakes & Onions... My favs.
Just thought I'd remind you to EAT YOUR GREENS!
Sauteed Kale, a cozy blanket on the sofa & TV = my Saturday night. I like it. Hello HULU... let me catch up on episodes of SCANDAL. Yes... I'll include a glass of Ty Caton 2010 Cabernet... One of the best reds around & a local Kenwood winery too.
MARTELL... RITA
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I LOVE COGNAC. I adore whiskey too (& bourbon) (I'll always be faithful to you Old Fashioned) but lately I've been enjoying a glass of cognac. It's super good on the rocks or neat with just a few drops of water which opens up the liquid - experts say it opens it up like a peacock's tail. While doing some free lance work for Pernod Ricard USA I was lucky enough to meet and enjoy a cocktail with Jean Jacques Regnault of Cognac France & Brand Ambassador for Martell. We talked it up about Cognac. Martell Caractére is not an aggressive spirit but it's elegant, complex and balanced - aka - smooth. I'm not kidding when I say you can tastes hints of these flavors in a glass of Martell: Caramel, Citrus, White Pear, Tangerine Peel, Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Clove, Vanilla, and it's not 'woodsy.' See why I say it's complex? And it has a nice long finish.
Top 3 Ultra-chic Martell Cognac Food Pairing Tips:
I've tried them all and I promise your eyes will roll back in bliss.
1) Cognac + Dark Chocolate = Perfection
Go get some... Have a date anytime soon? Impress.
2) Cognac + Orange, Mango or Honey Dew Melon. Cut the melon in half, remove seeds, fill crater with Martell Cognac, dig in with your spoons! So delicious. Or cut up slices of orange and mango and enjoy with a glass of Martell. Amaz....
3) Tora (tuna belly) Sashimi - Dip your sashimi in cognac instead of soy sauce. The nuttiness of Cognac helps bring out the savory dimensions of fatty foods.
And don't forget to Enjoy a Martell-Rita
A margarita made with Cognac!
In a shaker add:
Ice cubes
2 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces fresh orange juice
1.5 ounces Martell Cognac
Agave if you like...
Shake it up!
Your guests will want another.
1) Cognac is really considered a brandy, or eau de vie, and named after Cognac France, a wine growing region.
2) To bear the name Cognac, an
Appellation d'origine contrôlée, its production methods must meet certain legal requirements. In particular, it must be made from specified grapes - Ugni blanc are the most widely used.
3) The brandy must be twice distilled in copper pot stills and aged at least two years in French oak barrels. Most are aged more than the minimum legal requirement.
Learn more about MARTELL COGNAC's Collection: SINCE 1715
OSCARS.
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March Two on ABC. The 86th Annual Academy Awards. I'm going to be sipping Martell Cognac while I watch... and you?
Have you seen Network? If not, go for it. Stunning performance.
Ellen hosts!
Go Behind the Scenes
My New Year with BEETS
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My acupuncturist ordered me to drink a glass of beet juice every day for the next month! Well he didn't order me to but he said it would help surely help with my detox - which I need after the month of wining and dining during the holidays.
Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains. Betanin and Vulgaxanthin (sounds like Vulcan vocabulary from Star Trek) are two betalains from beets. Both have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support. The stems of chard or rhubarb also have betalains but not as high a concentration as in beets. The peel and flesh of beets can provide you with awesome health benefits. Beauty.
I juice two medium beets a day with the greens! I have to say... I am noticing a lighter more vibrant feeling in my body! Try it - you may like it. Just Beet it!
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