Grapefruit Campari Sorbet

January 16, 2012 · 0 comments

I have a serious obsession with sorbet. It’s very calorie-conscious, super easy to make on your own and happens to be the perfect base for sparkling cocktails! I’ve seen this flavor of sorbet available in stores, but if you ask me you should definitely make it on your own. Not only is it cheaper ($6 for a pint of sugar & juice!), but the texture of homemade sorbet is so much fluffier and delicate. If you don’t have an ice-cream machine, I have to tell you that it’s my favorite appliance – ever. A little investment like this machine will pay off.

My favorite way to serve this sorbet is to add a scoop to a champagne glass and top with some sparkling wine or prosecco. It has a delicious, slightly bitter taste that plays so well with the mellow bubbles. Nick uses it by swirling in some bourbon for a quick & easy cocktail. I love to keep a stack of different flavor sorbets to use as cheap mixers that are infinitely creative and don’t go bad!

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Cayenne Spiced Cheddar Apple Pie

November 22, 2011 · 0 comments

Let me just start by saying that this pie is the stuff of legends. It is amazing. I’ve never made it and had it last more than two days and it’s always requested over and over again. I think it’s so perfect because it’s not too sweet and has this delicious savory note from the cheddar plus a bite of spice from the cayenne. You can cut the spice in half if you’re serving to some sensitive palates…it will still have that hint in the background which just works so well with all the flavors here.

Sidenote: if you have extra dough after forming your pie, roll it out and cut them into cracker-sized bites. I could live off these…YUM!

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