Lemon is for Lovers

Another ditty I brought home from Charleston is a dessert my lover Rusty selected and we thoroughly enjoyed… Lemon Pot de Creme with Macerated Strawberries. Elegantly served in a half-pint Mason jar, I was committed to figuring it out. As I pondered the wonderful flavors, it came to me in the middle of the night EXACTLY what it was… upside down Lemon Icebox Pie. Really good.

Lemon Pot de Creme with Macerated Strawberries

In microwave-proof bowl, combine:
1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 eggs

Microwave on 2 minute intervals, whisking between, until thermometer reads 160 degrees. It will only take a few intervals. Allow custard to cool, then spoon into small Mason jars or pretty stemware. Refrigerate.                                       

Chop strawberries & sprinkle with a bit of sugar and 1/2 tsp. almond flavoring. Place onto custard about an hour or so before serving. Top with whipped cream.

Graham Cracker Topping: Crush 1/2 package of graham crackers in food processor, adding 2 Tbsp. melted butter, a little brown sugar, and 1 tsp. of cinnamon. Spread onto cookie sheet and bake 10-12 min. on 350. Cool and keep in baggie until just before serving.

Warm Weather Welcome With Firefly

It has been a long, cold winter for me personally, so I am tickled to have 70 degrees in middle Tennessee once again. Our new favorite beverage is a John Daly, so named in Charleston while we were there in March. It is sort of the bad boy version of an Arnold Palmer, every golfer's favorite. Did you know that you can order an Arnold Palmer at Chick-Fil-A? It is actually on their keypad register! Unsweet or sweet tea with lemonade, diet or regular. Delicious. Chick-Fil-A, however, does NOT have a John Daly… you can make your own. Using Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka with homemade lemonade and club soda, it is really refreshing. Top it with a good twist of lemon and relax. 

John Daly
over ice pour...
2 oz. or so Firefly
1.5 oz. each: homemade lemonade & club soda

squeeze of lemon

Homemade Lemonade (from Allrecipes.com)
Dissolve 1.75 cups sugar in 1 cup boiling water. Cool. Add 1.5 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice (7-8 lemons) and 6-7 cups water (taste for preference - we like it strong). Delicious in cocktails or straight up!