Maralyn and I, The Tandem Tasters, just returned from eating and drinking our way around
We also honed our food judging skills with a private lesson in the art of food judging with French Master Chef, Herve Laurent (You can see our interview on video on our pot of 2-8-09). After a hard day of tastes, we longed for one light and refreshing cocktail – the Kir Royale.
Kir Royale
Ingredients:
2/3 glass of sparkling wine or champagne
4-5 drops of creme de cassis (Kir)
Directions:
- Fill 2/3 of champagne flute glass with cold, sparkling wine or champagne.
- Add four to five drops of crème de cassis (Kir) for taste and brilliant red color.
- Sip slowly and dream of
Our next drink falls in the “healthy” category and is easy. This sports drink was passed on to Dr. Paul Donahue, who recommends it for those who work out. That would be Maralyn and Norm, not me.
Sports Drink
Ingredients:
7 ounces of cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar (Maralyn would use a pinch of Stevia)
Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Get an 8 ounce glass and add lemon juice, sugar and salt
- Fill with cold water.
- Drink and be energized.
Early March, we are off to
Brenda C. Hill
International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association
Author: Brenda Hill
As a longtime food writer for Where Magazine New York City, Brenda Hill, along with her writing partner, Maralyn Hill (no relation), writes and publishes books about chefs, food and international travel. They co-authored "Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel" and joined French Master Chef Herve Laurent in writing "Cooking Secrets: The Why and How" Brenda has been active in the California Writer's Club, IFWTWA, and the Santa Barbara's Writers Conference. Brenda Hill and her partner Maralyn Hill conduct marketing and writing seminars. Maralyn and I will be heading back to Rancho La Puerta in July to give our presentation on writing and marketing your book, as well as bringing back some freshly picked off the farm nutritious and tasty recipes.
