Greetings, and how nice to be right here at home today, so I can respond to people’s comments and enjoy this blog. Happy October! We start a new meal this month. I’ve selected a Latin theme for no reason other than I was thinking recently about a main dish I’d made that we all loved—it will show up soon! This is a cuisine that encompasses many countries and styles and I’m no expert by any means, so we’ll be exploring together.
To start, one of my favorite drinks is the now-ubiquitous mojito. Actually my favorite Latin drink is the caipirinha, but how many of us have sugar cane liquor lying around? (If you’re ever in a bar that serves them, however, definitely go for it.) Mojitos are easy to make, a fabulous mix of lime, mint and white rum. As fall’s chill hits the northern states, you can still enjoy the tropics in a glass.
Here is epicurious,com’s recipe, one I’ve tried and enjoyed:
With the drink, which of course in your mind you are having on your private terrace overlooking Rio or Havana or Cancun, you can try the following, also from epicurious.com, which I have not tried but printed out immediately because pomegranates are in season now and because reviewers absolutely raved:
Two recipes in one blog! A good month all around. Keep reading Blaze and happy eating!
Isabel
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A mojito is just what I need as I endure the 92 degree temp (October? What October?) and wait for the cold front due in tonight.
Ew, 92!! That is definitely wrong for October. It’s 42 and raining here, though at times it looks suspiciously sleety . . . I say it’s also good weather for a Mojito!
Isabel
Meant also to say that I’m trying the mango pomegranate guacamole tonight for dinner. Will report back!
Isabel
Working harder at food than her current book . . .
Sounds great. Wish I had one right now.
Linda, you and me both. Isn’t it 5:00 yet?
Isabel
Thanks for post the recipe!
You are welcome, Nicole! I tried the guacamole tonight and it was reeeeeally good!
Isabel