In my last post I shared our family Hawaiian punch recipe. When I originally prepared that post in 2009 I also compiled a list of additional interesting punch recipes, which I will share again here on this page. All of the links lead to punch recipes from reputable sources. I hope that they help you find a recipe for your next party.
If you are curious, our family Hawaiian punch recipe can be found here.
Trader Vic's Tiki Party book by Steve Siegelman (shown above) shares cocktails and food to share with friends. You can find it on Amazon here.
Paula Deen shares her Party Potion recipe from the Food Network show Paula's Party and an episode called Hawaiian Hoedown.
Hawaiian Tropical Cocktails by Mark Sullivan (shown above) contains a collection of "awesome muddled (crushed fruit) tropical drinks!" Amazon customer reviewer Thirsty Chick in Honolulu says that it is great if you are looking for new ideas for cocktails. You can find it on Amazon here.
Yes, we love it. Hawaii AND this Hawaiian punch recipe. You will love our Hawaiian punch recipe, too. A homemade recipe, it is simple to put together, it is nutritious and it is definitely delicious.
My recipe is shown below. The recipe for a Mai Tai shown above is for illustration purposes. If you try it and love it be sure to let me know. If I get around to trying it, I will be sure to report back, LOL.
This recipe originated from the Culinary Arts Program at Maui Community College. I am sorry to say that I have absolutely no idea where I found it but I am pleased to say that we LOVE it.
It's perfect for any party or gathering plus we often have it for a special breakfast, at a birthday party and my when he was in middle school my son even dressed as a Hawaiian and sold it at a cultural fair. No, we are not Hawaiian but he was enthusiastic about this project and, despite his blonde hair, his pretend 'Hawaiian' heritage and his punch were a huge success.
Enjoy!
The Best-Ever Hawaiian Punch Recipe
This recipe serves 20 people unless they are really thirsty, in which case it will probably serve about 10 people.
Ingredients
4 Cups of Orange Juice
4 Cups of Guava Juice
4 Cups of Pineapple Juice
1/2 Cup Red Grenadine
4 1/2 Cups Ginger Ale
Instructions
Use frozen juice concentrates and mix according to the directions given by the manufacturer.
Make sure the juices are well chilled and have been in the fridge for at least a day. (That way you won't have to add too much ice to make it cold.)
When it is time to serve the punch, pour the juices into a large bowl and add the grenadine and ginger ale. (Make sure they are cold, too!) You can add some additional ice cubes if you wish.
This recipe is close to a traditional Hawaiian rum punch...without the rum. If you wish you can add the rum by using 3 1/2 cups less ginger ale and substituting 3 cups of light rum and 1/2 cup of dark rum. Don't stir in the rum, just add it.
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Well, there you have it. A simple punch recipe that is perfect for your next gathering.
The Joy of Cooking was and continues to be quite possibly one of the most important and influential books of the twentieth century. It is certainly that in the cookbook world.
It would be of no surprise then to discover that fans can celebrate the iconic cookbook, originally written by Irma Rombauer in 1936, by wearing an apron, carrying a tote bag and even by using a kitchen towel.
I think any of these items would be a great gift idea for someone who has long treasured their copy of the Joy of Cooking. A copy of the new version of the Joy of Cooking cookbook combined with any or all of these items would also make a fantastic gift idea for someone setting up home for the first time or maybe even for someone who is looking to update their original copy of the book.
What about you? Do you use the Joy of Cooking? Would you like to own this apron?
Given perfect five-star reviews from the Amazon customers who have purchased it, The Harvest Eating Cookbook is a gathering of recipes that will help you put together meals that use the best of the harvest produce something many of us look forward to doing every summer and fall. The recipes included in this cookbook are simple recipes featuring the best, fresh ingredients.
If you are looking for a very fresh, wonderfully nutritious, extremely delicious and boldly colorful salad, this marinated snow pea and cherry tomato salad is the one for you. It is a simple salad or side dish, consisting of just eight ingredients. Four are vegetables and four are in the marinade.
This salad is a salad that I always serve when we celebrate Christmas in July or June or August or whenever. However, it would be good whenever you need a fresh and crunchy addition to any meal. It also makes a great addition to a potluck dinner like your annual Christmas party though for that occasion you want to at least double the recipe.
Here's the recipe. Enjoy!
MARINATED SNOW PEA AND CHERRY TOMATO SALAD RECIPE
From Culinary Favorites From A to Z
Ingredients
1/4 lb. snow or sugar snap peas (ends trimmed if required)
1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
1/2 cup water chestnuts sliced (we like ours cut in half)
1/4 cup green onions sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
So easy. Just prepare your vegetables first, slicing as indicated. Our water chestnuts come in a can, pre-sliced. Blanch the peas for about 2 minutes in boiling water. Drain, rinse immediately with cold water and drain again. Add the tomatoes, chestnuts and green onions.
For the marinade, mix the last four ingredients together and pour this mixture over your vegetables. Toss gently and chill until supper time at which time you simply drain the vegetables and serve.
A Moka coffee pot is a small coffee pot used on top of the stove to make coffee. You may never have used one but I am sure it looks familiar to you. It works by passing hot water that has been pressurized by steam through ground coffee beans and produces a hot beverage similar to espresso.
The New York Times says, "The Moka Express is a beautifully designed example of the ingenuity that can arise from adversity." It was invented by Luigi De Ponti in 1933 for use at home. In the 1930s, Italy was in an economically difficult time, which made making coffee at home appealing. This simple little device crafted from aluminum was extremely popular and is still crafted by Bialetti, the same firm that produced it in the 1930s. The original model is called the Moka Express.
The Moka is more popular in Europe and Latin America than it is in North America and, according to the New York Times, 9 out of 10 Italian households own a Moka pot.
On this page, learn a bit more about the Moka coffee pot, watch a video that explains the simple method used to make Moka coffee and let us know what you think of Moka coffee. In the interest of full disclosure, please note that I am not a coffee drinker. I put tea in my coffee mug but I have a coffee-loving family!
The picture of a Moka pot in action shown here was shared kindly by Beat Rice on Flickr who says that the only thing missing from this page is, "a mention of the coffee smell spreading throughout the house in the morning, which is the only thing that can cheer up an Italian who gets up too early to face a working day..." I expect that the aroma of freshly brewed Moka coffee would work for you, too, even if you are not an Italian.
Why Is Moka Coffee Stronger Than Drip Coffee?
Moka coffee is stronger than drip coffee because the temperature of the water and steam is higher, which causes a better removal of caffeine and flavours from the coffee grounds. Not only is it stronger but it also has a different flavour.
How Do You Brew Moka Coffee?
I am not going to try to answer that question myself. However, I am happy to recommend Brewing Italian Coffee With A Moka Pot, which does a fine job of summarizing what is involved in making moka coffee. I also found this short Youtube video by Parisi Artisan Coffee, which shows the simple steps to making your Moka coffee:
How Does Moka Compare to Espresso Coffee?
The coffee produced from a Moka pot is considered similar to the coffee from an espresso machine. A Moka pot can produce foam emulsion (crema) that is similar to but not exactly like espresso's. (And yes, espresso is spelled with an 's' and not an 'x' as in expresso, a common spelling error.)
You can learn more about the variety of sizes and colors of Moka pots available on Amazon by clicking right here.
Would you recommend Moka coffee? Would you like to try it?
See you
in the kitchen!
Brenda
More Moka Resources
Who Made That Moka Express? - NYTimes.com
"In 1933, when Alfonso Bialetti introduced the Moka Express, Italy's economy wasn't doing much better than it is today. The Great Depression was in full swing, major banks were failing, unemployment was rampant and Italians were forced to curtail the
Should We Ban Paper Coffee Cups?
I might agree that sometimes there is a place for paper cups and plastic lids, I truly do believe that whenever possible coffee should be drank from a mug that can be washed and reused. But ban paper coffee cups?
Amazon's best fondue maker is not an inexpensive one but it is a quality one and it is on sale today at more than 50 percent off, making the price pretty reasonable for the unit that ranks ahead of all others on Amazon. PLUS, of course, it qualifies for Amazon's FREE shipping.
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Trader Vic's Tiki Party book by Steve Siegelman (shown above) shares cocktails and food to share with friends. You can find it on Amazon here.
