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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Bourbon Spiked

December 4, 2010

Bourbon Spiked

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I’ve had a lovely day. Lots of fun times around the house, with friends, yoga, walking, snowflakes!?

I met Faith at her house this afternoon and we walked over to Integral Yoga (a health food store about a mile away). It was a great date! And so nice to get some fresh air. I really don’t feel that my day is complete without a walk. It’s my version of prayer or meditation. I love being outdoors, even if it means bundling up, which I did!

I found Pero at the store (it was $9.50 for a 7 oz canister) and finally picked up some Candy Cane Lane. Best tea ever?

Then we made homemade almond butter! Faith did a wing-it version of Ashley’s Pumpkin Spice Almond Butter. I hope to make it myself soon!

 

While we were sipping tea and grinding almonds, the husbands were out biking! We all went home to shower / prepare dinner and rendezvoused at our place for dinner.

Appetizers

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Drinks! Faith found Ginger Lemon Sparkling Herbal Water at Integral Yoga. It was SO GOOD – way better than the flat version. The flavor was awesome. The only catch – it was $2.99 on sale. We didn’t know if it would be worth $5+. Maybe on a special occasion.

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Tonight’s dinner came from a pot

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Hella delicious Mushroom + Lima Bean Stew I clipped out of Whole Living magazine. It’s in the current issue, so it’s not out yet. But this recipe was killer! We used 1 acorn and 1 butternut squash (the acorn was roasted in the oven and then de-peeled and added as flesh chunks) as well as hydrated dried shitakes that Faith had instead of fresh.

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The shitakes on top were SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!! Like candy! Seriously!

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I had a bit of Matt’s Dubbel to go with dinner

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After soup, we went for a snowy walk!!!!!!!!! Super excited to see flakes already this year!

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Although our walk wasn’t too long because the flakes were a bit more like rain than snow. [Yes, the boys brought beer WITH them. Thirsty much?]

It’s starting to stick though!

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After our walk, we whipped out the big guns

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Faith made this Plum Tart with her stash. See her blog for more info! All I know is she said it’s very low in sugar and very ‘real food’-y.

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Tasted smashing!

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Especially with…

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Bourbon Whipped Cream!!

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1 cup of cream, 1 tbsp sugar –> whip. Add 1 tbsp bourbon and 1 tsp cinnamon, whip on low.

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All served with some Pero! Which FOAMS on its own

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But of course was even more delicious with extra foam ; )

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We are all stuffed to the gills with this delicious ending to a friend-filled day.

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  1. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    We got a few snow flakes yesterday–definitely makes the cold weather a liiiittle better.

    I think Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride is the best of the holiday flavors! I’m not a big minty person, which may be why.

    The granola/oatmeal topping on that plum tart looks FAB!

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  2. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    this is going to make my friends sound like alcoholics, but there have been so many walks with beer in hand i can’t even count. so fun though!

    Reply
  3. Laura (Starloz) says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    faith sounds like an incredible cook, seriously, yummo..

    gosh i love your tree!

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  4. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    That plum tart looks astonishingly tasty!! And I’m intrigued by the almond butter. I made homemade peanut butter once, but it didn’t really turn out.

    Reply
  5. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:25 pm

    That tart looks amazzzzing. It’s a dessert I can get excited about, for sure! I had a beautiful, not-too-cold snowy day too.

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  6. Amy says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    That tart looks so so good! And I’m glad to hear you can find Pero at Integral Yoga – was it expensive? I am so intrigued by it …

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    • Kath says

      December 5, 2010 at 9:20 am

      $9.39 for 7 oz.

      You’re invited over for a cup if you’d like!

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  7. Kiran says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    I’ve never experienced snow before, and I cannot wait to begin our road trip up north for some white Christmas 🙂 the foods all look yummy!

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  8. Heather says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    I love your Christmas tree! I was thinking of taking a large vase and filling it with ornaments similar to your lantern. Great idea!

    Can’t wait for that soup recipe to come out – looks delicious. I also never thought to add bourbon to whipped cream.

    Enjoy the rest of your evening – we are supposed to get snow flurries tomorrow.

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  9. Namaste Gurl says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:41 pm

    Your evening looks lovely, Kath. Can I say jealous? I spent the day getting schoolwork done, as well as cleaning and cooking. Much would rather be with friends and having fun 🙂

    I LOVE Celestial holiday teas. My fav by far is the sugar cookie sleigh ride 🙂

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  10. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    I need to get some of that Pero!! Maybe World Market sells it?

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  11. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    December 4, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Bourbon… mmmmm.

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  12. Vanessa says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    That tart looks delish.. and Bourbon?? Swoon…

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  13. Sana says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    I love that you have healthy friends nearby for awesomeness!

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  14. stacey-healthylife says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    That dessert is so pretty. Snow, wow, just enough to look pretty.

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  15. Kelli H says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    I’ve never seen you use the word hella in a post before. I like it. You’re like a real norcal girl! Haha. Your day & night look awesome!

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    • Kath says

      December 5, 2010 at 9:19 am

      I thought it was a Southern thing!

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  16. Mads says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:49 pm

    Looks like such a wonderful night!
    The candy cane tea sounds interesting. I’m all about celestial seasonings 😛

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  17. Bronwyn Coyne says

    December 4, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    That looks delicious! I’m going to have to hop over to Faith’s blog and check out the details. And that soup looks amazing, I love dehydrated mushrooms, the texture is so different/fun.

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  18. Christin@purplebirdblog says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:15 am

    I just picked up my first boxes of the season of Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride and Nutcracker Sweet, my seasonal teas of choice!! 🙂

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  19. Blog is the New Black says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:25 am

    Your tree looks gorgeous! I need to try that candy cane tea…

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  20. Nicole says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:35 am

    That tart looks absolutely amazing, can you break me off a piece?

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  21. Ashley says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:06 am

    Cute Christmas decorations!! The soup sounds completely amazing and right up my alley!! Yum. Hope the almond butter turned out 🙂 I just made a TON of nut butter + graham cracker today to give for holiday gifts. Made a new nut butter too! Yay snowy walk…off to the mountains for snowboarding tomorrow!

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  22. Hannah says

    December 5, 2010 at 2:23 am

    The mushrooms might be like candy, but there’s no way I’m choosing veggies over that dessert 😀

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  23. Felicity says

    December 5, 2010 at 6:00 am

    I’ve been waiting all year for more Candy Cane Lane. Haven’t seen it up here yet. ’tis good stuff!

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  24. Simply Life says

    December 5, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Oh I want that dessert! It’s crazy you’ve had snow -we still haven’t seen a single flake in Boston!

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  25. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:00 am

    i love any dessert served with fresh whipped cream!

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  26. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:02 am

    Your soup looks like the perfect meal for a cold day!

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  27. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:29 am

    I finally found the Candy Cane Lane tea last week and I’ve been loving it! I still haven’t been able to find the Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride though.

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  28. Gasem says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:39 am

    Make your own

    http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sodastream-penguin-water-carbonator/?pkey=cglswinbar

    All you have to do is GASIT

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  29. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:42 am

    Looks like you had a great day – that bourbon whip looks to. die. for.

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  30. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    December 5, 2010 at 10:43 am

    A good dark beer on a snowy walk sounds fantastic, honestly 🙂

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  31. Lee says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:19 am

    Looks like such a fun day! My husband would have totally taken a beer on the walk too.

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  32. Mary Lou Baker says

    December 5, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    I totally love that Candy Cane tea and can’t wait for it to come out every year!! I agree, best ever!!

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  33. Melissa @ I Never Imagined says

    December 5, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    You’re so lucky to have a friend like Faith nearby! Her food looks amaaaaazing!

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  34. Jessica says

    December 5, 2010 at 2:13 pm

    YES! Candy Cane Lane is definitely best. tea. ever!
    It is my favorite and I always stock up so that it can last through the year.
    Also very jealous you have snow…. we are still waiting (though it may not happen at all.)
    Enjoy! 🙂

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  35. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    December 5, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    yes, that is the BEST tea ever!!

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  36. Ali says

    December 5, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    I love your Christmas decorations! 🙂 So pretty!! Sounds like you had a wonderful day!

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  37. Alaina says

    December 5, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    I love all the dinner parties that you have/go to. Can’t wait to do that once my husband and I have the space to do it!

    Reply
  38. Char says

    December 6, 2010 at 1:23 am

    Wow! Lovely 😀

    xoxo

    Reply
  39. Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says

    December 6, 2010 at 9:35 am

    I’m looking into getting The Man (my co-habitator) a home brew beer kit for Christmas – Does Matt have any suggestions for a good quality starter kit, with everything you need to brew, for a beginner?

    Thanks Kath!

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    • Matt says

      December 6, 2010 at 10:43 am

      This is the way to go:

      http://morebeer.com/view_product/15910/103811/Personal_Home_Brewery_%232_-_Deluxe

      This is basically what I started with. Note that you’ll still need a big pot (preferably 3gal minimum, but as much as an 8gal turkey fryer), a recipe kit for your first batch, and some bottles. Sounds like a good Christmas gift to me!

      Reply
      • Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says

        December 6, 2010 at 1:39 pm

        Awesome! I think it’ll be a good gift. Especially since I’ll get to be Taster #1. Thanks!

        Reply
  40. Dee says

    December 6, 2010 at 1:23 pm

    Wow, I love your decor!

    I need to find that tea! I’m looking for it everywhere!

    Reply

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