If you like Piña Coladas! …. la la la…National Piña Colada Day, July 10,2020
Perfect weather here in for an icy cold tropical drink at cocktail hour!
? If you like Piña Coladas! ?
Who’s getting ready for National Piña Colada Day on July 10th? ? Enjoy this fruity drink as you sit back by the pool and soak in the sun ☀️
Barrachina, a restaurant in Puerto Rico, says that “a traditional Spanish bartender Don Ramon Portas Mingot in 1963 created what became the world’s famous drink: the Piña Colada.”
How to make a Barrachina Piña Colada
If you follow Barrachina’s recipe.
- Mix four parts pineapple juice with one part Coco Lopez or Goya coconut cream.
- Blend for 30 to 40 seconds with 3/4-part water, then put the mixture in the freezer, stirring occasionally until it achieves your desired thickness. (If you want to blend it with a scoop of ice instead, then skip the water.)
- Pour your desired amount of rum — Reyes suggested a shot; I suggest a couple — into the bottom of your glass. To make it authentic, use Ron del Barrilito, Puerto Rico’s oldest and most cherished rum.
- Pour the slushy mix on top, then decorate with a cocktail-umbrella-stabbed maraschino cherry and pineapple chunk.
Perhaps a Piña Colada Ice lolly is more your speed!
Ingredients:
450g fresh pineapple chunks
4 tbsp Malibu
zest and juice ½ lemon
2 tbsp icing sugar
100ml coconut cream, plus 2 tbsp extra for dipping
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
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Method:
Whizz the pineapple in a food processor until it is quite smooth but still has some texture.
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Add the Malibu, 2 tbsp lemon juice zest, icing sugar and coconut cream and whizz again to combine. Taste the mixture – it should be sweet and sharp. Add more lemon juice or icing sugar if needed.
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Divide between the lolly moulds and freeze for 1 hr until thick enough to hold a lolly stick upright. Push a lolly stick most of the way into each mould and freeze for another 6-8 hrs until solid.
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Meanwhile toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan until they are a light golden colour.
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Pull the lollies by their sticks to remove them from the mould. If they are stuck dip the mould in hot water for 10 secs and try again.
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Dip the tip of each lolly in the extra coconut cream then roll in the desiccated coconut.
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Either serve straightaway or wrap each lolly in baking parchment and store in individual airtight freezer bags for up to 1 week.
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Enjoy!! ?
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Image Credit: thebaker.chic
David Johanns, special guest tonight! WTF! It’s Wine Time Friday with The Wine Ladies
Thanks to everyone who joined us last Friday
We had so much fun that we are doing it all over again and again! Same time… Same place… Zoom wine party.
Please join us as we raise a glass together with your favorite wine. We’ll talk a bit about wine chit chat and just have some fun.It will all be recorded and posted on The Wine Ladies YOU TUBE Channel and social media! So be sure to put on some lipstick, comb your hair and get out of your pj’s!
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Tonight we have special guest who will be joining us! David Johanns of Dave’s Virtual Piano Bar who will be tickling the ivy’s with a wine song or two!
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Date: Friday, May 1st, 2020 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm
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At Home With The Wine Ladies featured July 2008! Celebs Suburban Stars! Throwback Thursday
Our good friend Kathryn Kates contributing writer for and The Toronto Star’s Saturday At Home With columnist asked us if we would like to showcase our homes in the magazine. We thought what a great way for people to get to know us a little bit more.
Although we are close as sisters and live close to each other,one street over and ten houses down, our decorating styles couldn’t be more different. We each have our own distinct styles.
Georgia’s style is more modern, sleek and minimalist. She likes clean lines and big sunny windows. Just like her smile and personality.
Susanne tends to be a little over dramatic from time to time maybe even a bit flamboyant. Romance is very important to me.
Although our home decorating styles are different we agree when we pick a wine for dinner. Georgia’s wine cellar at home is fully stocked with a great selection f over 5000 bottles.
For other celebrity home features you can read Kathryn’s articles and stories in The Toronto Star every Saturday as well as 6 times a year in Suburban Life.
Uncorking prize homes
Georgia Mensé-Chase and Susanne Seelig-Mensé are sisters known to lovers of the grape as the Wine Ladies. Owners of a small wine agency, the Montreal-born oenophiles have become media darlings in recent years.
Join us March 5th for a totally fabulous event at Spa in the Village
Join us March 5th for a totally fabulous event at Spa in the Village
You’re invited to celebrate the launch of our new laser spa treatment, Sharplight! The latest technology in hair removal, skin resurfacing, body conturing and more!!
Complimentary wine tasting, food, prizes, spa treatments, specials and more.
Ladies and gentlemen welcome.
Thursday, March 5th, 2020
4:00pm-8:00pm
Spa in the Village
416 Pearl St, Burlington, ON L7R 2N1
Indulge in our new spa treatments.
Sip wine & snack while you spa and schmooze.
Win prizes and special discounts.
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Tiffany Bourque Co-Founder with her sister Amber Gille and owners of the Spa in the Village, a luxurious upscale Spa founded in 1987. Recognized as an industry leader in cutting edge solutions in beauty and relaxation, the sisters have introduced a new treatment protocol that we experienced first hand! You won’t want to miss out on hearing more! And be sure to join us March 5th for a fabulous wine and food event featuring a very special new spa treatment, SharpLight! The latest technology in hair removal, skin resurfacing and body conturing.
At Spa in the Village we care about each other and we care about our clients. We do facials, massage, IPL hair removal, skin tightening, electrolysis, waxing, sugaring, threading, body scrubs, manicures, pedicures and so much more….
On this week’s audio podcast. Chocolate and wine! The ideal couple. Start a love affair this Valentine’s Day!
We have a terrific show lined up for you today. It may be a little chilly out there but guess what? We’re going to heat things up a little here today and warm our hearts talking about passion, and romance and wine and chocolate! Why? Because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Today we pay homage to February 14th, the most romantic day of the year.
We have all the bases covered with our esteemed guests, from a special bottle of wine, to delectable truffles, a unique and delicious chocolate “spirit” and to love and loving relationships.
And that is where we’re going to start, with amour, with our first guest.
She is an international speaker, television personality, an educator and entertainer and she has a PHD in Sexual Health Education. Plus she is a relationship expert, she is Jessica O’Reilly, Dr. Jess, The Sex Doctor. Dr. Jess is here to fill us in on some do’s and don’ts for your Valentine. Some tips on keeping your relationship real and connected!
Oh and if you don’t have a Valentine this year, tips on enjoying this special day anyways! Love Dr. Jess’s approach. We watched a few of her videos. Definitely some awesome advice, for the new relationships yes, but also for the ones that have stood the test of time!
Listen to Dr. Jess on the audio podcast here. (5:26 minutes in the show)
Research shows the top 5 craved things across the board is…
Our second guest will know that better than anyone. She is Ingrid Laderach Steven, Swiss Master Chocolatier extraordinaire. Ingrid founded her store the Swiss Master Chocolate Boutique, 33 years ago and has been pleasing chocolate lovers with her stunning authentic Swiss chocolates ever since.
Fans include the likes of NASA astronauts and President Clinton! Ingrid to fill us in the different kinds of chocolate. Why is Swiss chocolate considered the best? Is it really an aphrodisiac?
That is the the $64,000 dollar question!
Listen to Ingrid Laderach on the audio podcast here. (18.55 minutes in the show)
We’d now like to welcome from the glorious romantic region of Tuscany, Senore Duccio Dogi, Senore Duccio is the Sales manager for the producer Fattorio Viticcio. They have been producing wine for over 45 years among the rolling green hills of Tuscan wine country in Greve in Chianti between the historic and enchanting cities of Florence and Siena
Today Fattorio Viticcioboasts 120 hectares of estate owned vineyards among the hills in Chianti Classico and Maremma. Senore Duccio is here to tell us more about this stunning region, and the beautiful wines Viticcio produces including a very special release for Valentines Day!
Listen to Duccio Dogi on the audio podcast here. (38.00 minted in the show)
New Vintages Release… Feb 2, 2019…Viticcio Morellino di Scansano – Georgia’s Wine Pick
And in our final segment we’ll turn our attention to still on a chocolate note, but in an absolutely decadent spirit. It is the 360 Double Chocolate Vodka!!! And it is so delish. It is produced by McCormick Distilling, which is the planets first eco-friendly vodka.
To tell us all about it we’ll chat with Vice President of Marketing McCormick Distilling Patrick Fee.
Listen to Patrick Fee here on the audio podcast here. (54.55 minutes in the show)
Cocktail Recipes Inspired with 360 Chocolate Vodka and Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream
Cocktail Recipes Inspired with 360 Chocolate Vodka and Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream
New Vintages Release… Feb 2, 2019…Viticcio Morellino di Scansano – Georgia’s Wine Pick
Meet Swiss Master Chocolatier Ingrid Laderach a true leading lady.