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Archive for the ‘Political Baking’ Category

Have you ever noticed that the way to a musicians heart is through their stomach?!  Well, I have.  Musicians love to eat and some of them love to cook and let’s face it…it can never hurt your standing in society to bring some freshly baked brownies to work!  The power of food…we love food for its ability to create connections and memories.   Have a gathering, talk politics and enjoy delicious recipes!

Since this is the summer edition, I must include a recipe for my favorite summer drink, the mojito!  First, if you grow your own mint I recommend that you grow it in a confined space, because it will take over any comfortable space.)

Mojito (Cooking Light version)

Place 2 teaspoons sugar and 10 small mint leaves in a glass, crush with the back of a long spoon.  Fill glass with crushed ice.  Add 1/4 cup white rum, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 6-ounces of club soda or sparkling mineral water.  Garnish with more mint…yum.  (For non-alcoholic drink skip the rum and add a little cranberry juice!)

 Pair with Piazzola (love Gidon Kremer’s recording)…or Cuban jazz!