" Christmas is a time when you get homesick - even when you're home." ~ Carol Nelson CRANBERRY VODKA ~ Still time to 'steep' before Christmas _____ 2 cups cranberries 2 cups vodka lemon twist Pour vodka over washed cranberries in clean glass jar. Cover tightly and hide in cool, dark place at least 2 weeks before serving. Serve on the rocks with twist of lemon. ______________ CRANBERRY SPRITZER 2 cups cranberry juice 1 1/2 cup chilled Sauterne 1/2 cup Triple Sec 2 cups chilled club soda cranberries Combine cranberry juice, Sauterne and Triple Sec. Add club soda before serving. Pour over crushed ice and a few cranberries. ' BOURSIN ' PINECONE ~ Rich ' boursin cheese' topped with toasted pecans ________ Herb ' boursin ' cheese 1 lb. soft cream cheese 1 stick unsalted butter 6-8 cloves crushed garlic 2 tsp. parsley 1 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp tarragon 1/2 tsp. minced chives 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. sage 1 Tbsp. cream freshly ground cracked pepper 2...
( musings of a 'HO-HUM HOUSEWIFE' )