For Gin Lovers: McQueen And The Violet Fog, Ultraviolet Edition

[1] A French 75 sparkles, but an Ultraviolet 75 sparkles with a rosy hue. The recipe is below (all photos © Sovereign Brands). [2] The Gin & Tonic is the most popular gin cocktail, but how about an Ultraviolet & Tonic? The recipe is below. [3] A classic Negroni is reddish from the Campari. A…
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Pinot Grigio: America’s 2nd Most Popular White Wine, For National Pinot Grigio Day

We celebrate National Pinot Grigio Day on May 17th. The refreshing white wine is perfect for warm days enjoyment, but Americans enjoy it year-round. In fact, while Pinot Grigio is the most popular white wine in Italy, it’s also the most-imported white wine in the U.S.     A BRIEF HISTORY OF PINOT GRIGIO While…
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Potato, Mushroom & Chicken Hot Pot Recipe

[1] This potato and chicken hot pot recipe is below (photo © Little Figgy | Idaho Potato). [2] Note the divided dish, which holds two different broths (photos #2 and #3 © Little Sheep | Pasadena [alas, permanently closed]) [3] Grasp food with chopsticks, dip it into hot broth, cook, and eat. Repeat. [4] Beef…
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