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    Sip and Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch
    Sip and Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch
    Sip and Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch
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    Sip and Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch

    By James Farmer

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    Delectable non-alcoholic libations perfect for parties or for relaxing at home. Fruity drinks and creamy milkshakes combine with teas infused with garden herbs for dressing up your next tete a tete. A few special cake and breads recipes, plus stories and history capture the traditional experience of entertaining on the porch.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGibbs Smith
    Release dateApr 1, 2012
    ISBN9781423624851
    Sip and Savor: Drinks for Party and Porch
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    James Farmer

    James Farmer is currently Chief Network Architect, for Aurora Networks where he leads the strategy and design of Aurora’s next generation broadband network. Previously Jim was the Chief Technical Officer and Executive Vice President of Quality at ANTEC. A respected industry expert and communicator, Jim is widely published and is active in the National Cable Television Association (NCTA), the Society of Cable Television Engineers (SCTE), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), among others. Jim is the co-author of Modern Cable Television Technology 2E (Elsevier 2003) and Broadband and Cable Access Networks (2008 Elsevier).

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      Introduction

      Sip and savor: to enjoy a drink in a luxurious fashion and measure. These very words evoke a lifestyle full of afternoons lulling on porches, of watching sunsets over coastal marshes, of stopping to literally smell the roses and taking delightful enjoyment in a simple beverage: a beverage that perhaps takes you back through the channels of nostalgia to memorable moments of days gone by.

      Maybe it is lemonade on grandmother’s porch or a warm mug of cider during the holidays or even a glass of tea infused with garden goodness—food and good drinks in turn mark our memories with points of reference poised to remind us of happy times. We hold our glasses, mugs, cups, and even jars and toast to a life where sipping and savoring is de rigueur. These drinks are meant to remind us of the importance of appreciating and relishing the first berries of spring, the ripest of summer’s best produce, the tastes and smells of autumn’s palette, and the valuable warmth of a wintertime toast. With each season, new flavors and textures can spice our days.

      Porches and parties boast as perfect locales and venues for sipping and savoring, and so many of these drinks are apropos for both! From the simplicity of swingin’ or rockin’ on the porch, to a brouhaha of fabulous brews, both porches and parties are my favorite spots to sip and savor. Teas and cafés; citrus blends and lemonades; nectars, fizzes and sparklers; cordials, punches and milky concoctions fill these pages and hopefully will grace your porch and party, as well as wet your whistle!

      Upon arrival on a porch, to a party or in a home, for that matter, it is a refreshing beverage that is often first offered. We must rejuvenate our bodies and spirits with drink, not by gulping the liquids of life but savoring each drop with purpose and maybe even pizzazz! Water may be our lifeline, but fun drinks can be our lifestyle! Pour a glass of your favorite blend and toast to life, to blessings, and joy.

      Now, with these recipes and inspirations for a bevy of beverages, sip and savor these drinks for days to come—days that I hope are filled truly with porches, parties, and all the celebrations life can afford.

      Simple Syrups are Simply Fabulous!

      From waking up a glass of tea with a punch of pizzazz to taming a tart lemon or interjecting the very essence of a season into your favorite drink, simple syrups are indispensable!

      Just a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar, simple syrup in its very basic form livens any beverage with delightful sweetness. Simple syrup can be stored in the fridge indefinitely (but it won’t last!). This accoutrement to the brews and blends that we sip and savor can be at hand all the time.

      As the vehicle to sweetness for our favorite drinks, this is also the medium to interpose the seasons’ best offerings. Mint, thyme, basil, ginger, rosemary, honey and host of other herbs and flavors all meld together to form sweetly infused syrups that awaken the floral, fruity and earthen notes in our favorite teas, punches and lemonades.

      The base is the same and the results are too—grand and elegant—from the simplest of gestures, a truly simple syrup.

      Basic Simple Syrup

      Bring sugar and water to a boil and then turn down heat, stirring all the while. Once the sugar is dissolved, allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator indefinitely.

      Herbal Simple Syrup

      Be brazen and bold with your choices of herbs, such as chocolate or orange mint, lemon thyme, ‘BBQ’ rosemary, ‘African Blue’ basil, or lavender. These amazing varieties within a flavor family are terrific twists to everyday herbs!

      Makes 1-1/2 cups

      Chop, mash, mince, or leave whole the leaves of your herb of choice.

      Bring sugar and water to a boil then toss prepared herb into the water. Allow to boil for 1 minute. Reduce the heat and then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar. Strain the syrup and discard the herb leaves. Syrup can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated indefinitely.

      Mint Simple Syrup

      Makes 1-1/2 cups

      Place the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves then bring to a boil. Boil 3 minutes and then remove from the heat. Drop in the mint leaves and push them down into the syrup. Leave to cool. When cool,

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