The BABE
For this cooking extravaganza I decided to dedicate it to my favorite faux celebrity Babe Walker (click the link if curious). She's fabulous, self-absorbed, dripping in designer, and mostly ridiculous. The reason she became my inspiration is because of her incessant "problems". I can relate after several shopping trips, missing ingredients, failed planning and lots of complaining. So cheers to her and to brunch.
The Babe Ingredients:
Blanc de Blanc (I used Sofia Coppola's version)
1 Pluot
1 burgundy gem
1 Lime
3 Tbsp of simple syrup or confectioners sugar
How To Make:
1. Place slices of pluot, burgundy gem, sugar and lime juice (be generous) in a food processor. Pulse until a puree is formed.
2. Place 2 spoonfuls into the bottom of a champagne glass. Pour blanc de blanc, garnish as you please.
SPICED CHAI DONUTS:
For the start of this meal I decided to make a new gluten free recipe that would create a guilt free version of my favorite. For the full recipe and directions check out Healthful Pursuit Blog (click link). Leanne Vogel has tons of gluten-free and organic recipes to make skinnier versions of your favorites. You can also substitute some of the gluten free ingredients I've shown below to make a more sinful treat.
FYI: Blanc de Blanc is a type of sparkling wine made of white grapes. It's usually fruitier in flavor and can be found in very moderate prices.
ALSO did you know that Master Sommeliers even have difficulty distinguishing between high and low end sparklers? The carbonation makes it difficult to discern on the palette, so you can fool your most pretentious guest.
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