Tag Archives: homemade

Slivovitz

Posted on 11/20/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This recipe is originally from here. The trick to this is using ripe, firm, perfect plums. Inspect everyone for bruises and bad spots before using. This recipe will roughly fill one large 1/2 gallon mason jar double or triple. Slivovitz … Continue reading →

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The Irish Flag

Posted on 03/29/2016 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So we missed St. Patricks Day this year and as punishment forced ourselves to drink one of these. Then we forced ourselves to do three more. We’re still having fun trying out our new camera phone. To read a more … Continue reading →

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Homemade Irish Cream

Posted on 02/26/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Once again homemade is so much better than anything on the market to buy. If you make this now it will be ready for a certain Irish holiday. This recipe makes roughly 2.75 liters so have a few empty glass … Continue reading →

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Fall and Winter Garden

Posted on 09/15/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

For those folks who have not already done so, now is the time to plant for anything that needs to overwinter, like garlic and carrots. It is also time to plant for the fall garden here in the south. Anyone … Continue reading →

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Cherry Bourbon Old Fashioned

Posted on 08/21/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a fun twist on the classic old fashioned cocktail that makes use of some of that fantastic cherry liquor for these. If you did not make the cherries then maybe it is time you did. Cherry Bourbon Old … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Cherries

Posted on 07/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are really, really strong and yet still taste amazing. The final cherry liquor made from the packing liquid is fantastic added to many cocktails or as a stand alone drink. Use really fresh cherries and a wide-mouth 24-ounce mason … Continue reading →

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Basil Blackberry Jam

Posted on 07/01/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another blackberry jam recipe. Here is the best cocktail to use it in. As always really ripe, fresh fruit makes the best jam. Go here for how to can. This makes about 6 medium sized jars. Blackberry Jam … Continue reading →

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Spicy Dill and Spicy Sweet Dill Pickles

Posted on 06/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

By working with a farmer at the local market I got 10 pounds of freshly picked pickling cucumbers no longer than four inches each. Time to start canning. This year I tried two dill pickle recipes, one spicy and one … Continue reading →

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Poirot’s Secret

Posted on 05/20/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We have always enjoyed stories of Agatha Cristie’s famous Belgian detective and this is one of the two drinks he would always enjoy neat. I always thought creme de menthe was fairly sweet and nasty, something to be added to … Continue reading →

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Mint Strawberry Jam

Posted on 05/07/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Well strawberry season is here and once again we wanted to mix up the jam recipe. This one takes advantage of fresh mint and lemon juice. Once again we have a new favorite jam recipe. As always use only the … Continue reading →

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