Good Stuff: Tonic and a Nice Little Book
There was a bartender in New Jersey that made his own tonic syrup from quinine, a compound of the bark of the cinchona tree.
His gin and tonics were the best.
Could I get Tom to come over and make me some of that secret syrup?
(What the heck is she talking about now?).
Why spend all that money on a good bottle of booze when you are just going to add cheap tonic water to it?
Why buy the best Valrhona chocolate for your cake and then frost it with canned frosting?
You get where I'm going here.
I read about John's Premium Tonic Syrup in the June issue of Saveur (my favorite of all cooking magazines), and I was in.
This stuff is concentrated and you use it as you like. You can add a little sparkling water or seltzer to the syrup. It doesn't go flat, and has no fructose corn syrup or sodium benzoate in it.
A little goes a long way, and I like supporting people that make handcrafted, small batch products.
If you are a G & T girl or guy, check out John's site.
On another note:
I was asked to contribute 3 essays with recipes to a little book called Tangerine Tango.
It is a compilation of women writers sharing "slices of their life", and the author, Lisa Winkler happens to love the color orange (hence the title of the book!).
It is a wonderful little book, perfect as a stocking stuffer or housewarming gift.
I am thrilled to be a part of this project (and my first real published work!).
Here is a sample from one of the many talented writers:
You can find it on Amazon.com, and all proceeds go to charity.
Since it's almost Halloween, and orange is very in Vogue this month, I would like to give away 3 Tangerine Tango books to my wonderful readers.....just leave me a comment, you know the routine, and please don't forget to contact me after you have won!
:)
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His gin and tonics were the best.
Could I get Tom to come over and make me some of that secret syrup?
(What the heck is she talking about now?).
Why spend all that money on a good bottle of booze when you are just going to add cheap tonic water to it?
Why buy the best Valrhona chocolate for your cake and then frost it with canned frosting?
You get where I'm going here.
I read about John's Premium Tonic Syrup in the June issue of Saveur (my favorite of all cooking magazines), and I was in.
This stuff is concentrated and you use it as you like. You can add a little sparkling water or seltzer to the syrup. It doesn't go flat, and has no fructose corn syrup or sodium benzoate in it.
A little goes a long way, and I like supporting people that make handcrafted, small batch products.
If you are a G & T girl or guy, check out John's site.
On another note:
I was asked to contribute 3 essays with recipes to a little book called Tangerine Tango.
It is a compilation of women writers sharing "slices of their life", and the author, Lisa Winkler happens to love the color orange (hence the title of the book!).
It is a wonderful little book, perfect as a stocking stuffer or housewarming gift.
I am thrilled to be a part of this project (and my first real published work!).
Here is a sample from one of the many talented writers:
SOCKS by Barbara Younger
Socks don't lead
An easy life.
Missing partners,
Sweaty feet, and
Hours squinched
In tight quarters,
Yet I never hear
My socks complain.
Maybe I should be
More like socks.
Complaining less,
Absorbing more,
And ever ready to
Step into shoes
For the next adventure.
You can find it on Amazon.com, and all proceeds go to charity.
Since it's almost Halloween, and orange is very in Vogue this month, I would like to give away 3 Tangerine Tango books to my wonderful readers.....just leave me a comment, you know the routine, and please don't forget to contact me after you have won!
:)
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Comments
I'll have to check out the tonic syrup. You're sure right about why mess up a good ingredient with a cheap one. BTW, have you ever made your own selzer? It's really fun to shake and make your own.
Sam
Fever Tree Indian.
http://www.amazon.com/Fever-Tree-Premium-Indian-6-8-Ounce-Bottles/dp/B001XUO8AY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350658356&sr=8-1&keywords=tonic+water.
That orange book would look great on our coffee table....
Jim
I am a big fever tree fan too! I sometimes find it at Home Goods for half the price (I swear!). So good.
Stace
All the socks in my house are delighted with your shout out of my poem. They have hopped out of dresser drawers and laundry baskets and are doing a "Yes! Finally We Are Recognized" Dance.
Congrats on your contributions to the book. If I dont't win it, I will definitely purchase.
I won the southern cookbook and realized I should probably give you my address.
It's Rachel Fletcher
731 4th avenue
Salt Lake City UT 84103.
And if anyone else wants to send me things, now they have my address too :)
All the best,
Rachel
I'll still keep my fingers crossed, though.
Thank you for the fun giveaway.
leslieannstevenson@yahoo.com