PLUM BERRY SANGRIA

PLUM BERRY SANGRIA

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4 black or red plums 4 fresh apricots 1 pint fresh blackberries 1 bottle good red wine 1 cup vodka 1 cup pomegranate juice ¼ cup simple syrup Ice 1 cup blackberry seltzer or soda Whole cherries for garnish Fresh mint for garnish Cut plums and apricots in half, remove...
ELEGANT PUMPKINS

ELEGANT PUMPKINS

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You only need a few supplies and a little time to add a bit of elegance to your fall décor. These beautiful pumpkins are crafted from simple craft store pumpkins, clay molds, paint, and finishing wax. They are fun to create, and the results are amazing. This is most...
PLUM AND CHERRY BRUSCHETTA

PLUM AND CHERRY BRUSCHETTA

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2 ripe plums, thinly sliced 1 cup cherries, pits removed and halved 2 tablespoons sugar, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling Smoked sea salt ¼ vanilla bean, split 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ½ baguette, sliced thinly and toasted ...
FRENCH ALMOND PLUM CAKE

FRENCH ALMOND PLUM CAKE

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This cake with its delicate perfume of almonds is rustic, yet elegant, with a slight dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Apricots and cherries can be added for variation. 2 pounds red plums, (or combination of plums, apricots, or cherries) 2 teaspoons lemon juice and...
SOUTHERN MINT JULEP

SOUTHERN MINT JULEP

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8 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon simple syrup (recipe below) Crushed ice 2 ounces bourbon Mint sprig for garnish In a silver julep cup, add mint leaves and simple syrup and muddle together. Fill with crushed ice and pour in bourbon. Garnish with mint sprig and serve...
FETA CHEESE AND FRESH MINT SALAD

FETA CHEESE AND FRESH MINT SALAD

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2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped ½ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced...