Margarita Time
Una de mis bebidas favoritas para el verano son las margaritas, me recuerdan a la playa y que se aproximan las vacaciones. Hace unos fines de semana organizamos una albercada para unos amigos, los recibí con esta deliciosa margarita de piña y limón perfecta para asolearnos alado de la alberca.
Creo que esto de hacer drinks me esta gustando, intentaré hacer más variedades y les aviso que tal me van quedando, les comparto la receta de las margaritas de Piña y limón.
Ingredientes
2 tazas jugo de limón, alrededor de 25 limones
2 tazas de tequila blanco
2 tazas de Triple Sec
2 ½ tazas de jugo de piña
Trozos de piñas y limones para decorar
Combinar en una jarra el jugo de limón, tequila, Triple Sec, jugo de piña y revolver. En caso de tener el shaker llenar hasta la mitad con hielo y 2/3 con la mezcla de la margarita. Agitar por 30 segundos y verter en los vasos de margarita. Decorar los vasos con una rebanada de limón y piña
Summer BBQ with friends
El mes pasado nos juntamos con varios amigos a un BBQ, fue algo relajado alado de la alberca, tuvimos suerte por que no hacia tanto calor y el aire estaba muy agradable. El menú fue el siguiente: Como parte del centro de mesa y entrada preparé unas alcachofas al grill con mantequilla al ajo y limón, simple y muy rico, después serví una ensalada Cesar con rebanadas de pan preparadas con la misma mantequilla al ajo y a la parrilla, lechuga orejona y la receta secreta del aderezo César de mi mamá.
Last month we gathered with some friends for a BBQ, it was really relaxed, we sat by the pool and we were lucky to have good weather, the air was so refreshing. This was the menu: As part of the centerpiece I arranged artichokes in a bowl, we grilled them and dipped them in garlic-lemon butter, so simple and delicious! Then I served Cesar Salad, we brushed the bread with the same garlic-lemón butter then grilled them, some Romaine lettuce and mom’s secret Cesar Salad Dressing.
De postre hice panqués de naranja y lavanda, siempre que lo hago es un éxito con los invitados, acompañado de crema para batir (no de la comprada) y espolvoreado con lavanda , una delicia!
For dessert I made 2 orange-lavender pound cake, everytime I make this is a total success among the guests, with whipped cream (homemade) and sprikled lavender, it’s a real treat!
Víctor asó las costillas, utilicé esta receta, lleva varios ingredientes para hacer el BBQ pero vale la pena, queda muy rico y en vez de usar chilli powder como indica la receta yo usé Tajín en polvo y le da un toque diferente.
Víctor grilled the BBQ ribs, I made this recipe, you’ll need a bunch of ingredients but it’s totally worth it, it’s delicious! here’s a tip, instead of using chilli powder use Tajín (mexican chilli powder) it spices things up.
El panqué de naranja servido con una rebanada de naranja, crema batida y espolvoreado con lavanda.
Orange pound cake served with an orange slice, whipped cream and lavender.
Nos la pasamos muy bien, estas reuniones terminan hasta muy tarde, entre la cena, la platica nos puede llegar la madrugada y seguimos platicando. Me gusta mucho aprovechar los días de verano para hacer cenas o comidas con amigos y familiares, en Monterrey sigue la temporada de lluvias y después el otoño una de mis estaciones favoritas del año, por lo pronto a disfrutar los últimos días de verano!
We had a good time, these gatherings end really late , between dinner and long conversations we keep chatting until the next day. I love entertaining in summer, rain season is coming up then autumn one of my favourite seasons, but for now I will enjoy the last days of summer.
Orange Pound Cake
/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup grated orange zest (6 oranges)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
To glaze one loaf (optional):
1 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and 2 cups of the granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. With the mixer on medium speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the orange zest.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the orange juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
While the cakes bake, cook the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the remaining 1/2 cup orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes. Take them out of the pans and place them on a baking rack set over a tray. Spoon the orange syrup over the cakes and allow the cakes to cool completely.
To glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar and orange juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Add a few more drops of juice, if necessary, to make it pour easily. Pour over the top of one cake and allow the glaze to dry. Wrap well, and store in the refrigerator.
Mix and Match
When I was a little girl I dreamed of having gatherings with family and friends and setting up a beautiful table with my China collection. You know I am crazy about blue and white everything, I want to start my mixed and matched blue and white china collection, bought or from vintage stores I love that non matchy/casual feeling. My husband and I have a summer project, we are organising everything at our storage room to make place for our outdoor/grilling equipment and accessories, I love how he gets involved in this projects with me and that I can get to share with him my passion for interior design and beautiful things. We are thinking about mixing and matching our outdoor plates for casual grilling with friends, that way if it’s a big party I can add more plates, what do you think? Do you like mixing and matching?