THE PUDDING INCIDENT

What have you been up to in the kitchen?

Monday, June 18, 2007

Yummy Adult Beverage


Summer is upon us, and while I can't speak for my California friends, I can tell you that it is hotter than sin here in Virginia. While I loathe the heat and humidity with almost every fiber of my soul, it is good for one thing: Sitting outside in the mid to late evening, chatting with friends, watching the sunset, and sipping on my favorite adult beverage, the Mojito.

While not a necessarily complicated drink to make, our friends at Bacardi have made it considerably easier by producing one of their mixers as a Mojito. Tastes as good as the original, and you don't have to worry about what the hell a "Simple Syrup" is. So grab your glasses, head outside, and enjoy one with me!


You will need:

Fresh Mint
Lime
Bacardi Frozen Mojito Mixer (usually in the freezer section right next to the Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice)
Clear Run (i.e. Bacardi Superior)
Club Soda

The instructions are on the can. Mix the frozen stuff, rum and club soda in a pitcher. Tear up some mint, squash it in your fingers, and put it in the glass. Squeeze some lime over it. Add ice, pour Mojito, garnish with more lime. DRINK!

As I mentioned, this is my favorite adult beverage. I hope you get a chance to try it out, and that you enjoy it as much as I do.

Monday, June 11, 2007

Keeping on with the Black Bean theme...

I got this recipe for Corn and Black Bean Salsa from a friend, and I'm addicted.

1 can of FiestaCorn, or whatever its called
1 can black beans
Juice of Lime
some chopped cilantro
some chopped green onion

Dump everything in a bowl. I suggest rinsing the black beans of their goopy liquid. Stick in fridge to allow flavors to "marry, rather than simply co-habitate".

You can eat this alone, although I have had it on grilled shrimp tacos, and let me tell you, it's amazing.

My Corn and Black Bean Salsa Haiku:

Black bean corn salsa,
Tiny hills of yellow, black.
Flavors of summer.