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Autumn Sangria

November 17, 2010 by The Runaway Spoon 7 Comments

It’s always nice to have a special something to welcome your guests.  And on a day like Thanksgiving, with lots of family and lots of work and lots of noise and lots of food, it helps if that little something special involves wine. The idea of making sangria with dried fruit and sparkling soda came from friend whose family is from Nicaragua.  She brought a summer version to … [Read more...] about Autumn Sangria

Watermelon Sweet Tea

August 4, 2010 by The Runaway Spoon 9 Comments

  Ah, summer in the South. It is hot as a skillet here, with temperatures topping the 102 degree mark. So there really is no option but to make as much iced tea as possible. For the only real solution to a southern summer (okay, besides air conditioning) is endless glasses of tea. This brew combines two favorite Southern summer refreshers - sweet tea and ice cold … [Read more...] about Watermelon Sweet Tea

Fresh Citrus Margaritas

May 4, 2010 by The Runaway Spoon 1 Comment

  Ah, the classic margarita.  Cool and refreshing and perfect for a late spring fiesta.  If you’re used to the neon green bottled mix, or the frozen slushee style margarita, you are really missing out on something.  This version, made with fresh lemon and lime juices, adds the welcome twist of orange juice.  Sure, a freshly made margarita takes a little juice-squeezing elbow … [Read more...] about Fresh Citrus Margaritas

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I'm P.C. I think I am like most people. Somewhere in the middle between food snob and food schlub. Just being in the kitchen makes me happy. I live, mostly in my kitchen, in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee.

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