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  • aunt norma's nutcase fruitcake recipe.

    • 8 Dec 2010
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    Like most people, I am not a fan of the traditional fruitcake, but I do like fired foods & booze! THIS IS THE Cocktail I will be making at my holiday party next weekend! Pictures to come! 

    INGREDIENTS: 

    Deep Fried Fruitcake
    Vegetable oil, for frying
    Small cubes of chilled fruit cake
    1 egg, beaten
    1/2 cup chopped nuts (recommended: walnuts or pecans)
    1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) applejack brandy
    1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) hazelnut liqueur
    1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) black currant liqueur
    1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) cherry liqueur
    1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) cinnamon liqueur
    1/2 tablespoon grenadine
    Splash cream or Irish cream liqueur, optional
    Ice
    Special equipment: Colins glass

    DIRECTIONS

    To deep-fry fruitcake garnish:
    Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep-fryer to about 375 degrees F.

    In a shallow dish, whisk 1 egg. Place the chopped nuts in another shallow dish. Dip the fruitcake cubes in egg and then roll in nuts. Put the fruitcake on a skewer or place in a small fry basket. Carefully place the fruitcake in the hot oil. Hold it under with a spider strainer to ensure even browning. It should turn golden in 1 to 2 minutes.

    Remove the fruitcake to paper towels and let drain. Allow the fruitcake to sit and cool for about 5 minutes.

    To make the cocktail:
    Combine the applejack brandy, hazelnut liqueur, black currant liqueur, cherry liqueur, cinnamon liqueur, grenadine, and cream in a Colins glass, fill with ice and stir.

    Garnish drink with a cherry and a cube of deep fried fruitcake on a cocktail pick.

     

    Recipe courtesy Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark 2010
    Show: Holiday on the Rocks Episode: Holiday on the Rocks

    via cookingchanneltv.com

     

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  • meat plush pillows.

    • 8 Dec 2010
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    via sweet-meats.com

    I wonder if someone else has these adorable pillows in TOFU??

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  • a cheese i won't eat.

    • 7 Dec 2010
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    via damnyouautocorrect.com

    My fondness for cheese is a bit extreme... But this is a bit much! :)

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  • thursday = #sonomameetup at @dargenziowinery in #santarosa.

    • 6 Dec 2010
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    Greeting Sonoma Wine Lovers,

    The return of the Sonoma F.B. Wine Meetup is this Thurday, December 9th. 

    Join fellow Sonoma winos at the new Santa Rosa Vintners Square, a new wine & food epicenter just north of Railroad Square (downtown Santa Rosa). Taste wines and meet the proprietors of two small producers; Ray D'Argenzio of D'Argenzio Winery (Italian varietals and Russian River Valley pinots) as well as Dylan and Tobe Sheldon of Sheldon Wines,  new local producers of Rhone wines (and Burgundian.)  Tickets can be bought in advance online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/onsite/event/140082 or at D'Argenzio Winery, 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401.  All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Redwood Food Bank.

    Tickets are $8.50 in advance or $10 at the door. Entry includes:

    • Tickets for 3 tastes (2 oz pour) at each winery (6 total) 
    • Raffle ticket for wine drawings. Pre-paid entry holders get two tickets

    Also new this event, persons/wineries bringing wine for a door prize will also receive an additional ticket.

    • Donating wineries are allowed to present their wine, if they wish
    • Catered local pizza taste-off from multiple venues (including Franco's Ristorante *shamless plug*)

    The event runs 530 - 7:30 (will stay later depending on interest, sales). Raffle drawing is at 7pm, must be present to win.

    Thanks to William Allen of Simple Hedonisms Wine Blog for putting this event on! 

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  • #teachers: are you planning for the spring semester?

    • 6 Dec 2010
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    Collaborize Classroom

    Free Webinar

    Tues Dec 7th 3:45 PST

    Collaborize Classroom 101:
    Get Started Fast

     

    Get your curriculum off to a running start for the 2011 Spring semester.

    Whether or not you’ve signed up for your free Collaborize Classroom site, you can learn more about the ins and outs of Collaborize Classroom, an online learning platform that blends in-class activities with a structured and private online community. 

    Find out about how easy it is to use Collaborize Classroom to engage your students with online learning activities that will increase participation and inspire them by signing up for our free webinar.

    You’ll also learn:

    • How to get your first question/topic/assignment posted and your students on the platform within minutes
    • About the unique questions/topic types and the structured discussions that drive student engagement
    • How to simply incorporate media into your online lesson plans to get the most out of your private online classroom
    • How to successfully engage your students in an online space from a teacher’s viewpoint

    Sign up for our Free Webinar Collaborize Classroom 101: Get Started Fast.

      + The Collaborize Classroom Team

    If you don’t already have Collaborize Classroom, sign up for your free online learning platform at WeCollaborize.com/Classroom.


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  • just another friday night.

    • 4 Dec 2010
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    A day in the life of Shana....

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  • how #followfriday is SUPPOSED to work.

    • 3 Dec 2010
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    Ohhhh.. The Oatmeal once again makes me chuckle with their witty and informative comics. This one is RIGHT on the money in terms of that which is #FF.

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  • 50 awesomely nerdy tats.

    • 3 Dec 2010
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    49 more Nerdy Tattos at http://brainz.org/50-awesomely-nerdy-tattoos/# via brainz.org

    You know you are NOT a nerd when you have no desire to get any of these tattoos!

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  • impress your holiday host with a gift of @m_schlumberger.

    • 2 Dec 2010
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    Kathie Lee enjoys some Michel-Schlumberger Chardonnay and TastingRoom.com wines on the Today Show this morning!  These mini bottles have some great stocking stuffers.... #JustSayin
     via today.msnbc.msn.com

     

     

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  • cheapest fruits & veggies by month.

    • 1 Dec 2010
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    Now that it is the first day of December, I am excited for more sweet potatoes and mushrooms! 

     

    January

    oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, tangelos, lemons, papayas, cabbages: red, white and green; leeks, broccoli, cauliflower

     

    February

    oranges, tangelos, grapefruit, lemons, papayas, broccoli, cauliflower

     

    March

    pineapples, mangoes, broccoli, lettuce

     

    April

    pineapples, mangoes, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce

     

    May

    cherries, pineapples, apricots, okra, zucchini, rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, spring peas, broccoli, lettuce

     

    June

    watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, cherries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, corn, lettuce

     

    July

    watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, tomatoes, summer squash, corn, green beans, lettuce

     

    August

    watermelon, strawberries, cantaloupe, blueberries, peaches, apricots, kiwi, raspberries, plums, cucumbers, corn, eggplant, tomatoes, summer squash, green beans, lettuce

     

    September

    grapes, pomegranates, persimmons, eggplants, pumpkins, tomatoes, spinach, lettuce

     

    October

    cranberries, apples, pomegranates, grapes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, winter squash, broccoli, spinach, lettuce

     

    November

    cranberries, oranges, tangerines, pears, pomegranates, persimmons, pumpkins, winter squash, sweet potatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, spinach

     

    December

    pears, oranges, tangelos, grape fruit, tangerines, papayas, pomegranates, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower

     

    Always a Good Deal

    bananas, potatoes, celery

     

    (http://frugalliving.about.com/od/foodsavings/tp/Cheapest_Produce.htm)

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  • About

    Hello! My name is Shana Ray, a Digital (Social Media) Marketing Director, working with wineries, restaurants & tech.

    My main website can be found at http://shanaray.com but I use this one as my social media/wine/food/music/llama blog and my way to get out my frustrations with the stuffiness that sometimes comes with wine.

    ...and I have red hair and can usually be heard before I am seen.

    I am a partner at Two Five Media and a Digital Media + PR Manager for Collaborize Classroom http://CollaborizeClassroom.com/blog

    .... yup, llamas.

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