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Mint from the most unlikely of sources…
When Nicole went out this morning, I told her to get some mint for our juleps. The stores were all out. Apparently everyone had the same idea. Then Nicole came in with a mint leaf. Turns out the mint we planted last year has spread. What can I say, the Lord provides!!! … Read entire article »
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My Mint Julep Recipes
Well, better late than never. Here are the two mint julep recipes. The first is the classic one. I will caution you right now by saying the classic is strong. Every time I make a classic, I leave room for extra syrup and seltzer. Why? Invariably, the person will take a sip, make a face, and remark “Wow, that’s strong!” Then I add syrup and seltzer to make it more palatable. So here goes: The Classic Mint Julep 4 ounces bourbon 2 Teaspoons Superfine Sugar (powdered will do in a pinch) 2 ounces water 6-8 sprigs of fresh mint (more on that later) Crushed or shaved ice (only crushed or shaved will work) Add all but two sprigs of mint, the sugar and the water. (I cut the mint up in strips with a scissors/kitchen shears to … Read entire article »
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Another Kentucky Derby Primer
SI.com’s Tim Layden has the Q&D for the race tomorrow. I will post my Mint Julep recipe later. … Read entire article »
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Happy Birthday honey! Which horse do you like?
My daughter’s birthday is this week, and her birthday party is on Saturday. My dad likes horse racing, and it just so happens that the first Saturday in May is the day of Kentucky Derby. He used to complain about her party being on the same day. Two things happened in 2005: I learned to appreciate bourbon, and I heard John Prine sing “My Old Kentucky Home.” So we turned lemons into lemonade, and made it one big party. The birthday party begins at noon, and we slowly transition into a Derby party. Mint juleps are flowing; we pick horses (the girls choose based on the names or silk colors), cheer, and have a great time as a family. This year, my mom is getting hats for the ladies. Ilsa requested … Read entire article »
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