Special Holiday Treat - Life of Bougie!

To all my readers from Lori A. Calbert aka Alexis I. Dragon:

I am also an author.  So if you like my blog, you will definitely like my book series - Life of Bougie+ is available as an ebook through Barnes and Noble online services.  The first book is Bougie+ in New York and the second book is Bougie in Korea by Alexis I. Dragon (my writing name).  It's easiest if you have a Nook.  Please check it out.  They are funny novels about a famous New York City gossip columnist named Tina West.  She is sharing how she became famous and all of the adventures she has had in between, including her dealings with celebrities.  If you love New York or want to know more about it, read book 1. Book 2 is about Tina West's adventures in South Korea+.  She went there because she was involved in a scandal with a celebrity in New York, so she had to get away until all the fuss went away.  She discovered a beautiful country.  In this book, I have also given you a guide to Korea that you could use if you want to travel there.  If you have questions about the books, please ask them on my blog or you can email me at loricalbert@gmail.com.

Thanks,

Lori A. Calbert

Apple Pie Cider

I am not a beer drinker.  But many, many, many years ago, when I was in London, England, I was introduced to something that I could enjoy in a pub, hard apple cider. I have tried many hard ciders since that time.  It is harder to find cider in America, even here in New York City.  Well, the other day at a restaurant named Elizabeth's on the Upper West Side, I found a magical cider. It is Mckenzie's Hard Cider Hard Pressed Seasonal Reserve.  It tastes like apple pie!  I couldn't believe it!  As soon as I took a sip, I tasted sweet apples, cinnamon, and some other seasonal spices.  Now, I don't know what they put in it, but that's what it tasted like to me. I didn't want any dessert after drinking it. I would love to try it again.  I guess I (and you) better hurry if it's seasonal. :-)

Berry Delight Dessert - Quick and Easy!

This dessert+ is something I like to do instead of ice cream.  It's quick and easy and a great way to enjoy berries. 

I take a cup of strawberries, blueberries, and/or raspberries and mix them together.  In a large mug or glass, I  take a half cup of amaretto coffee flavoring (any brand will do of that liquid coffee flavoring you find in the dairy section) and mix it with half a cup of whipping cream (not whipped).  I pour the berries on top of the cream mixture.  The sweetness and flavor of the amaretto and the berries is magical.  The cream begins to thicken as you eat, so you have a yogurt texture in the dessert. It leaves me feeling refreshed, but  still able to enjoy the decadence I associate with ice cream.