Narcissism Central.: June 2011

Yes, they're girls, and yes, they're peeing standing up. Glad I don't have to clean the floor.

For the holidays or any party... a traditional Caribbean rum punch!

This recipe is said to be from the 1700's - it's one used a lot in Grenada, and I made it here. It starts with a rhyme...

one of sour,
two of sweet,
three of strong,
four of weak.

translated:
(Mind you, this will make a fair amount, have bottles handy...)
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, no pulp.
2 cups simple syrup*
3 cups rum (half regular, preferably Mt. Gay, half either Clarke's Court or other high alcohol rum - 151 will do if you have to.)
4 cups clear spring water ( I used Fiji - very nice.)
fresh grated nutmeg

*simple syrup - take one cup of water (not from the 4) and one cup cane sugar, mix in a pot, and heat over low heat until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly. Let cool.

Take it all, mix it into a large pitcher - the bigger the better, mix thoroughly, and add nutmeg to taste. Hint: the punch is best once the nutmeg sinks. Serve over ice or with club soda.
You can also bottle it and keep it cool for several weeks... if it lasts that long.

Enjoy!

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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

For a friend - Facebook wouldn't let me post this.

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