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Stampede Survival

June 30, 2015

Stampede With the Calgary Stampede only a few days away, I thought I would share some of my tips and tricks to getting through the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth without the often inevitable hangovers and bloating.

If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you’ll know that I’m a firm believer in everything in moderation, Stampede is no different. I love mini donuts, other midway fare, and bevies at the rodeo and tents just as much as the next person – the tips I’m about to share will ensure I don’t pay for the indulgences in the hours and days afterwards!

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Gatherings Sips

Limoncello-Mint Champagne Cocktail

December 29, 2014

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Recipe from www.bonappetit.com

Ingredients

Servings: Makes 2

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup Limoncello
2 tablespoons sugar plus additional for dipping Champagne flutes
Lemon peel strips from 1 lemon
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice plus 1 lemon wedge
1 cup (about) chilled Champagne or sparkling wine

Directions

Place mint, limoncello, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon strips in blender; blend until mint is finely chopped (lemon peel will be coarsely chopped), 10 seconds. Strain into small cup; discard solids. Run lemon wedge around rim of 2 Champagne flutes. Dip rims into sugar. Divide limoncello mixture and lemon juice between flutes. Top with Champagne and enjoy!

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