New Year's Sangria

Sangria Ingredients

The MotH and I had lunch yesterday at our favorite Cali-Mex Restaurant, Cactus Flower, and since it was New Year's Eve and we had no rush, we had Sangria. It was lovely. Not too sweet, but fruity, so I decided in my infinite wisdom to make some to take to lovely Mother-in-Laws for New Year's Day Evening. So I read a few recipes - too much brandy and Cointreau for me. So I created my own version.


Recipe (if you can call making something up a recipe)
1 bottle of Australian Shiraz
1 naval orange, sliced thin
1 lemon, sliced thin
1 lime, sliced thin
1/4 c. granulated sugar
club soda, add a splash when serving


Happy 2011!

Thanksgiving .....

And what are we thankful for?
My wonderful husband and outstanding son.
Living in a free country.
A job that I enjoy and working with people that are fun.
Two great pups who take up lots of room, shed lots of fur, eat lots of kibble, and make us happy.
Gulf Coast Living (hurricanes and oil spills excepted).
Wearing shorts on Turkey Day - It's expected to be 75 degrees today.
Turkey and all that goes with it.
Having lots of things to be thankful for...
And especially a FOUR day weekend!!!!