A Margarita Missive

Posted by Rob on Mar 14, 2012 in Cocktails, Editorials, Featured Slider | 0 comments Maureen and I LOVE margaritas. But, that statement comes with a long list of qualifiers. We’re talking about REAL margaritas here. The real deal. The genuine article. Before I talk about what makes a great margarita, I feel it’s critical to point out what DOESN’T make a great margarita: Bar mix – sweet and sour, margarita mix, some fluorescent limey, sugary syrup. Blended...
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Austin!

Posted by Maureen on Feb 18, 2012 in Featured Slider, Restaurants, Travel | 0 comments Touched down just after noon on Friday. Up since 4 am we are tired and hungry. Austin is overcast and a light rain falls but it is also verdant with spring, mild and the birds are singing, with the bonus of being sans slush and the treachery that is our Ottawa driveway currently. Rob and I have been to Austin on two other occasions for all-too-brief stops on road trips, so we already have a...
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Margarita-Braised Chicken Thighs

Posted by Maureen on Jun 7, 2011 in HM Kitchen | 0 comments Tangy, sweet and sour chicken with a fruity Mexican flare.
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