It's been so hot this weekend in Toronto Dear Reader. Too hot for yard work. Too hot for anything too strenuous. It has been the perfect weekend to catch up on some reading and sip sangria under the umbrella on the patio. Not that I need an excuse - I am quite happy to do that anytime.
The stack of library books on the coffee table has reached critical mass. I don't notice when this happens, but my husband sure does. At the moment I have a stack of 12 books, a couple of magazines and a notebook. Funny how I find comfort in that kind of clutter (and only that kind!) but it drives him crazy! I have an ereader and a digital magazine subscription on my tablet, but they will never replace the feel of a book or magazine in my hands. Hence the mountain of books overtaking the ottoman/coffee table. Maybe my husband is afraid that there will be no room for his feet? It could happen...guilty as charged.
The stack of library books on the coffee table has reached critical mass. I don't notice when this happens, but my husband sure does. At the moment I have a stack of 12 books, a couple of magazines and a notebook. Funny how I find comfort in that kind of clutter (and only that kind!) but it drives him crazy! I have an ereader and a digital magazine subscription on my tablet, but they will never replace the feel of a book or magazine in my hands. Hence the mountain of books overtaking the ottoman/coffee table. Maybe my husband is afraid that there will be no room for his feet? It could happen...guilty as charged.
These are a few of the books I have had my nose in lately....Can't wait for the temperature to drop so I can bear turning the oven on. There are quite a few recipes that I am itching to try. As for "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" I have yet to crack the cover on it...but I figure it will give my husband hope!
Sangria and summertime go hand in hand. Last summer I shared this recipe for it with you. A few weeks ago I came up with a new recipe for the engagement dinner party I threw for my niece and her fiancé. It is a nice alternative to traditional sangria recipes which are made with a Spanish Rioja. This one is made with white zinfandel wine, which is like a rosé in colour. Perfect for those who aren't fussy on red wine!
Summer Sangria
1 750-ml bottle of chilled white Zinfandel ( I used E & J Gallo White Zinfandel, a Californian wine)
1/2 cup peach schnapps
2 tbsp Cointreau or Triple Sec
2 tbsp sugar
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 lemon, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1 peach, sliced into wedges
1 10-ounce bottle of chilled club soda
Ice cubes
Mix all of the ingredients except the club soda in your nicest pitcher. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to get to know one another and marry. When ready to serve, mix in club soda. Fill wineglasses with ice cubes. Pour sangria over ice and serve.
Makes 6 servings.
I suggest you double the recipe!
Sangria and summertime go hand in hand. Last summer I shared this recipe for it with you. A few weeks ago I came up with a new recipe for the engagement dinner party I threw for my niece and her fiancé. It is a nice alternative to traditional sangria recipes which are made with a Spanish Rioja. This one is made with white zinfandel wine, which is like a rosé in colour. Perfect for those who aren't fussy on red wine!
Summer Sangria
1 750-ml bottle of chilled white Zinfandel ( I used E & J Gallo White Zinfandel, a Californian wine)
1/2 cup peach schnapps
2 tbsp Cointreau or Triple Sec
2 tbsp sugar
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 lemon, sliced
1 orange, sliced
1 peach, sliced into wedges
1 10-ounce bottle of chilled club soda
Ice cubes
Mix all of the ingredients except the club soda in your nicest pitcher. Place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to get to know one another and marry. When ready to serve, mix in club soda. Fill wineglasses with ice cubes. Pour sangria over ice and serve.
Makes 6 servings.
I suggest you double the recipe!
What books are cluttering up your coffee table and night stand Dear Reader? Leave me a comment and let me know what you're reading - and enjoying! I'm always looking for a good book. Maybe we can start a book club! The stack is shrinking Dear Reader, but only because I bought a few of them. Now they have a home in my office. But I need to shop for another bookcase. I might have a problem...maybe my husband is right?
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