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Cheers Magazine

Cheers Magazine shared some of the #SippingSocial beverage trends that I’ve seen posted on social media and that I presented at this year’s NRA conference’s BAR event. Check out www.LiquidKitchen.com for a link to my presentation and don’t forget to tag #SippingSocial for all the cool drink ideas that you see.

Posted by Kathy on June 26th, 2015  |  Comments Off on Cheers Magazine |  Posted in Cocktails, Conferences, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, Foodie News, Lifestyle, Recent Posts

Drink your Veggies!

We have all heard that we should eat our vegetables, but why not drink them too?

Veggie juices are common now in smoothies, adding their healthy vitamins and antioxidants. And there are a ton of veggie juice blends you can buy bottled with everything from kale to carrots to broccoli. But what about other drinks?

I love adding fresh vegetable juices to citrusy drinks like lemon- or limeades, sparkling water, and cocktails too!

Recently I shook up a Honey Carrot Collins to serve at my #SippingSocial presentation at the National Restaurant Association’s BAR show. It incorporated fresh pressed carrot juice mixed with gin, honey, and fresh lemon, finished with a splash of soda. The ingredients are all trending in cocktails right now – it was a huge hit! Visit www.LiquidKitchen.com for the recipe!

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Honey Carrot Collins – yes please!
The fresh pressed carrot juice makes the color of this cocktail amazing!

Or how about deep red beet juice added to your favorite margarita with a little splash of orange and a dash of hot sauce too. It’s d’lish!

Homemade lemonades are delicious as well with the addition of kale or celery juice and some fresh basil for an herbalicious and veggie twist.

So think outside of the glass with some fun veggie juice drink experimentation this summer. The markets are brimming with inspiration for your next happy hour! –Kathy

Posted by Kathy on June 18th, 2015  |  Comments Off on Drink your Veggies! |  Posted in Cocktails, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, Foodie News, KOMO Radio, Recent Posts, Recipes, Tasty Travels

Dishing with Kathy Casey: The Newsletter

Welcome to Dishing with Kathy Casey – The Newsletter! I can’t wait to share all of my tasty adventures with you; read on to see what I’ve been up to, check out some great recipes, and enjoy all things d’lish!

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HOT – HOT Beverage Trends
A new year means new trends to look out for. Check out my guest article in Flavor & The Menu magazine all on 5 Menu Ready Drink Trends.



Brunch Drinks and Creative DIY Bloody Marys will be big!

And checkout Lane PR’s annual Food & Beverage Beat for a good list of trends to look out for, including my thoughts on the kitchen-to-bar movement and the resurgence of hotel bars as hot spots with a host of other chefs and industry tastemakers!

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Top 10 Influencer

It comes with great excitement and honor to be named a Top 10 Most-Influential People of the Past 25 Years by Cheers Magazine. I am humbled to be amongst a list of other legendary Influencers like Dale DeGroff, Tony Abou-Ganim, Gaz Regan, and Audrey Saunders just to name a few who all share the same principle in elevating the cocktail culture. I want to thank you everyone who has supported the Liquid Kitchen through the years and look forward in continuing to raise the bar.

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Speed Rack – Booze and Boobs!

I was thrilled to be a returning Seattle judge for Speed Rack, the bartending competition created by women bartenders for women bartenders focusing on speed and execution. It is also a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness, education and prevention.

This national competition pits female bartenders against each other in a round robin-style competition with regional winners vying for the finals and coveted title of Ms. Speed Rack 2015 at the June 14th finals. Northwest winner Angel Teta of Atuala in Portland, Oregon will move onto the finals in New York. Cheers to all the amazing spirited ladies–keep shaking it up! Check out the competition!

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Judges with Speed Rack – Seattle winner, Angel!

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Where’s Kathy – NRA’s BAR Show
Sunday May 17th – 2:00 PM

I will be presenting Sipping Social – what’s trending in the world of beverage through social media. Make sure to register for this year’s NRA-BAR event.

And please follow me @KathyCaseyChef on Twitter and hashtag #SippingSocial with any cool beverage trends you see out there. I would love to include what you think is hot in my presentation!

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New Orleans Just for Fun!

My travels to NOLA are always some sort of business; Tales of the Cocktail, random food conferences….. so it was nice to finally visit as a tourist with my husband John – a NOLA virgin! This trip it was all about checking out the local digs. First up a walking tour – so we signed up for the Le Monde Creole insiders French Quarter courtyard tour and it was really great. Our tour guide Bill had been an “actor” before and he was really amazing and a great story teller. We also visited the pharmacy museum and then headed off to the LONG AWAITED tiki guru Beachbum Berry’s bar Latitude 29!

It was amazing – the interior is super old school tiki and the drinks are pure perfection! You know that I love me some fun garnishes, and I was in heaven here. Conical ice for the Navy Grog, corn husks wrapped around a glass for some other tasty looking concoction, custom stir sticks…. Loved it all!

And in New Orleans I must always visit the amazing Cheryl Charming. She has new digs now and is making us all proud on Bourbon Street and heading up beverage at the Bourbon O Bar. Finally a great cocktail bar on Bourbon Street – yay Cheryl!

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The Old School VS New School at Hospitality Executive Exchange – West

This year’s West Coast HEE (there’s also an East Coast event planned later this year) was held in beautiful San Diego.

The event started off with a key note by fellow Top 10 Influencer Tony Abou-Ganim who is always so amazing to hear. But the most anticipated event was the Battle of the Bartender! A crazy fun mix off between Ol’ School: Dale DeGroff, Tony Abou-Ganim, and myself VS. New School: Charlotte Voisey, Philip Raimondo, and Brian Loukmas! You know Charlotte has never won against Tony on Iron Chef … and she was the New School captain – and the New School won. Charlotte can finally say she beat Tony, but we still think it was rigged! LOL

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The Mix Off teams showcasing their drinks!

Chef Rick Moonen was a great closing speaker sharing his many stories from his beginnings in the restaurant business to new trends that he foresees in the next few years. I had a great time sharing NY chef’ing stories with him at dinner. I can’t wait to visit his restaurant and bar RX Boiler Room in Las Vegas later this month.

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Chef Rick Moonen and I between sessions!

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Arizona Cocktail Week

Sunny times were had in Phoenix at Arizona Cocktail Week! Cocktail enthusiasts and professionals attended this boozy week full of seminars, tastings, and of course, parties. My Kitchen to Bar included flaming herbs in cocktails to “how to” make bottled cocktails.


Check out how to make the Love Potion bottled cocktail!

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Liquid Kitchen Videos on Amazon

Amazon is now featuring Small Screen’s Liquid Kitchen cocktail videos! I love Amazon so am super excited they have some of my videos now.

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D’lish Reads – Chef Interrupted

Speaking of Amazon, Chef friend and amazing story teller Trevis Gleason’s new book is just out. A leading voice for those living with multiple sclerosis and chronic illness, Chef Interrupted shares his stories about living with MS and his recent move to Ireland, and includes recipes like White Soda Bread and Sticky Toffee Pudding. This is an inspiring book – I urge you to take a read.

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Easter is Coming and that means Lots of Eggs!

What to do with all those hard boiled eggs – well I’ve got you covered with over 50 D’Lish Deviled Egg recipes to get you inspired!, there is an egg for every occasion. Here’s a link to one of my favorites: Beet’ing Heart Deviled Eggs.

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What an amazing start to the year. I am so grateful for the ongoing support of my wonderful clients, friends, family and co-workers. I look forward to a d’lish and fruitful summer!

Don’t forget to join me on my blog Dishing with Kathy Casey and weekends on KOMO News Radio for all things d’lish, including recipes, tips, and fun events. -Kathy

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Posted by Kathy on March 31st, 2015  |  Comments Off on Dishing with Kathy Casey: The Newsletter |  Posted in Restaurants, Books to Cook, Cocktails, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, events, Foodie News, KOMO Radio, Lifestyle, Newsletter, Recent Posts, Tasty Travels

Razor Clam Festival in Ocean Shores

Looking for a delicious and fun weekend getaway fun for the whole family? Then head to Ocean Shores’ Razor Clam Festival and Seafood Extravaganza Friday, March 20th to Sunday the 22nd.

This clam-tastic weekend features all sorts of family fun events, like clam shovel decorating, mechanical shark rides, and chowder tasting where you can cast your vote for People’s Choice!
But make sure you don’t miss the chowder cook offs – both chefs and amateurs battle it out with their best chowders for big bragging rights. Who will be best on the beach this year?

Razor clams are a definite northwest delicacy. If you want to try your hand and “shovel,” be sure to check out the Washington department of Fish and Wildlife website for dig info. Don’t forget your clam license, fishing or waterproof gloves and boots. And remember: Never ever turn your back to the surf!


The Razor Clam Dance!

Once you’ve reached your razor clam limits, check out this video that my friend Scott Surdyke and I made on how to clean them properly. And for a super tasty way of cooking this bi-valve, try our recipe for our Clam-tastic Razor Clam Fritters with my Rock-the-World Tartar Sauce below.

So cross your fingers for sunny weather, pack warm and head on over to Ocean Shores for a clam-tastic time. -Kathy

Scott & Kathy’s CLAMTASTIC Razor Clam Fritters
Makes 24 – 26 fritters

3 cups chopped/diced razor clams
3 cups Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix with buttermilk
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1 Tbsp minced lemon zest
2 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
Fresh-ground pepper to taste
1 Tbsp minced garlic
3/4 cup clam nectar (or reserved clam juice)
1/4 cup Northwest amber beer, flat
2 eggs, whisked
1/2 cup minced celery
3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
6 scallions/green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped orange or red bell pepper (about 1/2 pepper)
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Crisco shortening for frying
Lemon wedges for garnish/squeezing
Kathy Casey’s Ultimate Rock-the-World Tartar Sauce (recipe follows)

Drain the clams and save any juice for use in recipe.
In a large bowl combine the Krusteaz, corn meal, baking powder, lemon pepper, zest, salt and pepper. Stir in the garlic, clam nectar/juice, beer and eggs to combine.
Then fold in the celery, corn, green onions, bell pepper and drained clams.

Heat 2-inches of Crisco in a large cast iron skilled till hot – about 375 degrees. Scoop out fritters a few at time – I use a 1/4 cup measure – they should be kind of spread out and not too thick. Fry on first side till golden and then flip over. Continue frying till golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Cook fritters in batches being sure oil stays hot. Keep fritters warm in a 300 degree oven on a rack if needed – but they are best served right away – the fritter cook will just have to keep cooking! Serve with Rock the World Tartar Sauce and fresh lemons.

Recipe by Scott Surdyke and Kathy Casey.

Kathy’s Rock-The-World Tartar Sauce
Makes 2 cups

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped dill pickle or dill pickle relish
2 Tbsps drained capers, chopped
1 green onion, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
2 Tbsps chopped parsley
1/4 tsp celery seed
2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients.

Recipe adapted from Kathy Casey’s Northwest Table, Chronicle Books

Posted by Kathy on March 12th, 2015  |  Comments Off on Razor Clam Festival in Ocean Shores |  Posted in Books to Cook, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, events, Foodie News, KOMO Radio, Lifestyle, Recent Posts, Recipes, seafood, Tasty Travels

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Welcome to Dishing with Kathy Casey – The Newsletter! I can’t wait to share all of my tasty adventures with you; read on to see what I’ve been up to, check out some great recipes, and enjoy all things d’lish!

October has come and gone and November is almost over, which means…

It’s Fruit Cake Time!
And you know that means, our hand-crafted “Over 21” Real Fruit Cakes made with Maker’s Mark!

Starting November 24th, these Real Fruit Cakes will be available for purchase at my Food Studios in Seattle as well as online through our website for delivery. Make sure to order early as they do sell out fast!
 
These REAL fruit cakes are fully loaded with Maker’s Mark soaked dried fruits, including apricots, cranberries, tart cherries and golden raisins, as well as loads of nuts from toasted hazelnuts to rich pecans – all bound with our signature spiced batter, baked till golden and then glazed hot out of the oven with LOTS of bourbon-brown sugar syrup.





Who’s ready for a slice?

I know a lot of you all have been asking about our Holiday Extravaganza… We’re taking a break this year but will still have lots of goodies for your favorite foodie available during open hours at the Food Studios. Drop on by for signed cookbooks, and of course Fruit Cakes!

Savor the Season at Dish D’Lish!
For those flying to and from Seattle this holiday season, make sure to stop by my Dish D’Lish cafes (Sea-Tac Airport: pre- and post-security) to get your holiday feast to go! Warm up with a Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte while nibbling on a Pumpkin Pecan Muffin in between trips. For heartier fare, grab a Turkey and all the “Fixins” Sandwich to bring on your next flight – sliced turkey breast, Havarti cheese, stuffing, and cranberry apple chutney on organic pumpkin focaccia! Yum!

Dish D’Lish Savor the Season at Sea-Tac Airport

 Heather and Jason were again shaking it up for Sunkist at PMA’s (Produce Marketing Association) Fresh Summit Convention & Expo. The Sunkist Grapefruit IPA Twist was made with fresh squeezed grapefruit, Bacardi rum, fresh mint, and a touch of simple syrup – shaken and then topped with Eagle Rock Brewery Populist IPA. The cocktail was a huge hit! 

Jason and Heather shaking up Sunkist Grapefruit IPA Twists
Portland Imbibing
Lucky-invited bartenders and mixologists headed to Portland Cocktail Week this last October where I lead a seminar on Real World Consulting. It was a libatious week of learning and imbibing. Days were filled with educational seminars and evenings were all about the fab & glam parties. One of my favorite events was the G.L.A.S.S. (Gay & Lesbian Alliance for Spirited Sipping) & ABSOLUT Drag Party! Guests were entertained by Portland’s finest drag queens while getting there glam on with fun wigs and lots of fake eyelashes. 


Pernod Ricard’s Karlyn Monroe and I looking all rainbow and fab
with our spirited sippy cups at the GLASS Drag Event

And speaking of Portland, while on our visit South we rolled out the Heathman’s Restaurant & Bar’s new fall cocktail menu and shook up cocktails for a media menu release party. New menu items include 50 Shades of Gin, (did you know that the book 50 Shades of Grey was written at the hotel!) Harvest Pumpkin Toddy (recipe below), Huckleberry Mules and French Daiquiris. Local Portland Blogger and Photographer Aubrie LeGault took some AMAZING photos of the Orchard Old Fashioned topped with my Liquid Kitchen Cocktail Goldcheck out the link for the recipe and a peek at her beautiful work. To hear more, check out my interview with Lori Ness on Northwest Prime Radio!





Heathman Barman mixing up Liquid Kitchen’s 50 Shades of Gin Cocktail
Note the fun little “handcuffs” giving a flavor of the book.

Liquid Kitchen’s Winter Warmer
The Harvest Pumpkin Toddy is the perfect drink to warm up to on a blistery late fall/winter’s day! This Hot Toddy variation incorporates a Spiced Pumpkin Mix that mingles well with the bourbon and hazelnut liqueur. Pop by the Heathman’s Restaurant & Bar in Portland or whip one up at home.

Harvest Pumpkin Toddy
Makes 1 drink
 
1 lemon wedge
1 ounce bourbon
1/2 ounce Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur
2 heaping tablespoons Spiced Pumpkin Mix (recipe follows)
4-5 oz boiling water
Garnish: cinnamon stick
 
Build the drink in a coffee mug. Squeeze the lemon wedge into the mug. Measure in the bourbon, Frangelico, and the Spiced Pumpkin Mix. Carefully measure and add in the boiling water. Stir until well mixed. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
 
Spiced Pumpkin Mix
Makes 3 cups, enough for 24 drinks
 
4 oz wt. (1/2 cup) un-salted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups (12 oz wt) packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoon ground nutmeg          
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves         
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
 
In a mixing bowl, whip the butter, brown sugar, spices and salt with an electric mixer on high speed for about 2 minutes, until light and fluffy. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed. Add the pumpkin and continue to whip until pumpkin is totally incorporated and mixture is fluffy, about 5 minutes more. Place in a small container, cover tightly. Label, date, initial and refrigerate for up to 7 days or keep frozen for up to 1 month.
 
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I hope you enjoy these holiday bevies. For more recipes for the holiday season visit my blog Dishing with Kathy Casey and for all things libatious check out www.LiquidKitchen.com
 
I wish you, your friends and family a wonderful holiday season!

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Posted by Kathy on November 25th, 2014  |  Comments Off on Dishing with Kathy Casey: The Newsletter |  Posted in Restaurants, Books to Cook, Cocktails, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, events, Foodie News, KOMO Radio, Newsletter, Recent Posts, Recipes, Tasty Travels

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Welcome to Dishing with Kathy Casey – The Newsletter! I can’t wait to share all of my tasty adventures with you; read on to see what I’ve been up to, check out some great recipes, and enjoy all things d’lish!

It’s been a whirlwind of non-stop traveling and events, but here’s my latest scoop of adventures!

 
The National Restaurant Association’s show in the Windy City!
The Food Studios – Liquid Kitchen team flew to Chicago for the annual National Restaurant Association show to shake up some fun at the Cardinal Glass booth. Covering the theme of Garden to Glass and featuring honey, the crew shook up Rosemary Clementine Sparkles and Honey Lemon Market Fresh Coolers for the attendees and served Fresh Berry Parfaits with Honey Yogurt Whip – all highlighting Cardinal’s unique glassware.

Shaking things up at the Cardinal booth

Fresh Berry Parfaits
with Honey Yogurt Whip, Bee Pollen,


Crunchy Granola,
and a Fresh Origins Micro Orchid!

Bermuda Part II
While Heather and Cameon headed back home, my Sous Chef Jason and I headed to sunny (and super windy!) Bermuda to train the staff and open the new 1609 Bar & Restaurant.
 

A great view of 1609 in the background and a beautiful sunset

 

It was Jason’s first time on an international trip with me and in between training, he managed to sneak away for some much needed site-seeing and cliff diving – he’s a daredevil!  One thing that we both got to witness for the first time was the Bermudian tradition of “Roof Wetting”, which is pouring a bottle of black rum over the roof of a brand new building the night before opening. Despite the torrential tropical downpour and winds for the first 30 minutes of the grand opening, opening night went off without a hitch – the cocktails were an instant hit and the staff was great.

Luxury Coconut Swizzle served in a fresh coconut – perfect for two!

 

 

Hand Shaken Bartender’s Colada: pineapple and gold rums,
fresh tropical citrus juices, and coconut – yes please!

Barilla Chefs are Back!
Then it was time to head home to host the Barilla Modern Casual event at the Food Studios. Guest Executive Chefs throughout the U.S. participated in a three-day culinary adventure. The chefs participated in everything from Italian food seminars, a hands-on presentation on making their own preserves, a cocktail mix-off competition, and a final day of ingredient shopping at Pike Place finished with a Pac NW-inspired dinner – with lots of pasta of course.

Some of the tasty dishes made during Barilla Modern Casual
Tales of the Cocktail – A Week of Libatious Events
After a few weeks of enjoying the Seattle sun, it was time to head out again for the annual and always cocktail-riffic good time at Tales of the Cocktail! Everything from hot trends seminars, spirited dinners, mix-off competitions, tasting rooms, and boozy parties are all taken place during this libatious 5-day event in New Orleans. It was a week full of fun and learning.
 
Cocktails on tap, bottled cocktails, upscale frozen slushies, and carbonated cocktails were some of the top trends seen this year. Another trend featured – my favorite citrus….kalamansi!

Kalamansi Rickeys: Cointreau, Fresh Kalamansi Puree, “Lime Air”
I’ve been saying kalamansi is the next new thing – I heart kalamansi!

 
For a full recap from Tales of the Cocktails, check out the blog section of our brand new Liquid Kitchen website.

Flavor 2014
Before long, it was time for the Flavor Experience conference. It was great to be back in Newport, CA for another great conference – celebrating Flavor’s 10th year Anniversary too! The Liquid Kitchen team kicked things off at the Pinnacle Partner Showcase with Monin, with Mango Mules topped with housemade ginger “beer” (super frothy from a carbonated charge in an iSi soda siphon), Hard Crushes (vodka and zesty lemonade topped with tangerine spiked slush), and flasks of Moonshine Black Raspberry Bounce (moonshine, black raspberry, and pomegranate).

At the Monin Booth read to serve up Mango Mules with Ginger “Beer”

Moonshine Black Raspberry Bounce & Hard Crush

 

The next day, Beam-Suntory’s Philip Raimondo and I lead a general session on the Drink Nation Experiment, revealing the Top 25 Trends from a 6 month-long social media test!

Philip & I on stage discussing the Drink Nation Experiment

We are continuing the experiment this year again so make sure to like Drink Nation Experiment on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and then tag #DrinkNation & #DrinkNationExperiment on Instagram! We want to know what you’re seeing in in the world of beverage!
Then we were Buzzing back home…
…to host a team of mixologists for the National Honey Summit! Special guest and co-host Kim Haasarud and I lead a 2-day event with presentations, cocktails, and a spirits tasting all incorporating different styles of honey. Suh-weet!

Quick photo with the Guest Mixologists
 
One of my favorite sessions was Kim’s varietal honey and spirit tasting – it is so amazing the different and unique flavors that come through with different honeys and different spirits. Feminine-style gins and clover honey was my fave!

Cocktails on Tap roll out at the Heathman Hotel’s Restaurant & Bar
Earlier this year, the Liquid Kitchen team traveled to Portland, Oregon to shake up drinks at a press party featuring the new Liquid Kitchen signature cocktail menus.  Not long after, the team and I came back to add some new fall drinks, including an ABSOLUT Huckleberry Mule on tap topped with Liquid Kitchen housemade wild huckleberry preserves and new brunch cocktails to compliment chef Michael’s amazing brunch menu. (I’m just saying…. I think his brunch is one of the best – delicious!)

Huckleberry Mule on tap!
Featuring ABSOLUT Vodka, Fresh Lime Juice, and Housemade Ginger Ale
Topped With Huckleberry Preserves!

The making of Liquid Kitchen Huckleberry Preserves

Kegged Cocktails
A big trend is taking the cocktail world by storm and you probably have seen it start popping up at craft cocktail bars and restaurants– cocktails on tap. There’s lot of great advantages to kegging and tapping a cocktail, including speed of service and consistency. (My panel and I shared many tips on this at the VIBE Conference). The Liquid Kitchen team has been all over the US training and implementing new cocktails on taps with clients, including the Heathman Hotel Restaurant & Bar, Showcase Cinemas on the East Coast, and at the Fairmont Orchid in Hawaii. Next time that you’re out and about, keep an eye on the bar taps…there might be a kegged cocktail there!
 
And make sure to check out the Liquid Kitchen website for more recipe ideas, tips, and other fun cocktail trends.

Fall-Inspired Libations: Harvest Dark & Stormy
Take advantage of the fall harvest and use some of those apples in an easy to make Apple Ginger Puree – I like to use granny smith apples for their tart flavor. Measure in rum, lemon juice, and a splash of ginger beer for this Dark & Stormy cocktail variation. For a how to video check out www.LiquidKitchen.tv.
 
Makes 1 cocktail
 
1 1/2 oz dark/aged or spiced rum
1 oz Apple Ginger Puree (see recipe)
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
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1 1/2 – 2 oz ginger beer
Garnish: candied ginger and apple slice on a pick
 
Measure the rum, puree, and juice into a mixing glass. Fill with ice. Cap and shake vigorously.
Pour drink into a tall glass. Top with ginger beer and give a quick stir. Garnish.
 
Apple Ginger Puree
Makes 20 oz
 
2 Granny Smith apples, diced 1/2-inch (about 3 cups)
2 Tbsps. minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
 
Measure ingredients into a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for about 5 minutes, or until apples are very tender. Remove pan from heat and let cool to room temperature. Once cooled, pour contents into a Vitamix blender cup and blend until smooth (#5 setting on Vitamix The Quiet One Blender). Store refrigerated for up to 7 days.

A Great Cause: CORE
Children of Restaurant Employees (CORE) is a wonderful charitable organization whose mission is to provide support for children of restaurant/hospitality industry employees afflicted with life-threatening or life-altering circumstances. Fundraising efforts help make “wishes” come true for these kids. For more information if you know a child in need and ways that you can help, check out their website at www.COREgives.org.
 

Cute Blog Alert!
You all know I love Twitter! Well most recently my Japanese Twitter friend and blogger Caroline shared some of her recent posts with me and I am so blown away. They’re in Japanese but her photos are incredible! She’s made an assortment of tiny, edible animal creations and has a great imagination. Check out her faboo cat cake – which is entirely edible but who could eat such a cute cake!!!!

Who’s ready for…Fruitcake?!

It’s that time where the Food Studios gets start in preparing our “Over 21” Real Fruit Cakes made with Maker’s Mark! These  real fruit cakes have gotten a cult following and are chock full of bourbon-soaked dried fruits, toasted nuts, and bound with a d’lish spiced batter – then topped with a bourbon-brown sugar glaze. Quantities are limited so place your order starting November 24th – we have more info coming in a separate email – so stay tuned! 

Cheers to a great fall and I look forward to sharing our next newsletter with you this winter.

 

Don’t forget to join me on my blog Dishing with Kathy Casey and weekends on KOMO News Radio for all things d’lish, including recipes, tips, and fun events.
 

 
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Posted by Kathy on October 21st, 2014  |  Comments Off on Dishing with Kathy Casey: The Newsletter |  Posted in Cocktails, Conferences, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, events, Foodie News, KOMO Radio, Lifestyle, Newsletter, Recent Posts, Recipes, Tasty Travels

Celebrating NW Spirits

Looking for lots of great drink recipes using NW spirits? Check out Sip Northwest Magazine – it’s chock full of great libatious articles and recipes by yours truly. Try my Summer Punches – great for this weekend’s 4th of July celebrations!

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Are you a fan of locally made spirits? I sure am! Washington has some of the fastest growing craft distilleries in the country! Come try a whole new selection at PROOF – The Washington Distillers Festival next Saturday July 12 at Seattle’s Fremont Studios.

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This second annual festival will include tastings of locally made whiskey, gin, bourbon, vodka and lots more craft spirits. You will be able to discover your new favorite cocktail, shaken, or stirred – by local restaurants and bars.

Find something you like? Tons of bottles will be for sale so you can take home your new favorite local spirit!

And if this sounds good to you, but mixing drinks at home sounds a little daunting, then have no fear – local bartenders will provide tips to mixing drinks and upgrading your home bar!

–Kathy

Posted by Kathy Casey on July 3rd, 2014  |  Comments Off on Celebrating NW Spirits |  Posted in Cocktails, Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, Foodie News, KOMO Radio, Lifestyle, Recent Posts, Tasty Travels

Travels to India – Part 3

Guest blogger and KCFS intern Jenn concludes her travel recaps to India with Part 3!

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As I have learned from my travels, the types of food in India vary greatly from region to region. One dish that I have consistently enjoyed in every city that hails from the south is dosa. Made from a batter of ground rice and fermented lentils, dosa is a large crepe that can be served plain or rolled with a variety of fillings. It is always accompanied by sambar (a spicy lentil soup) and different types of chutneys (usually coconut, mint, and tomato).

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All the food I’ve had was delicious but there was something special I was yearning for – mangoes! When I first arrived in the country, I was dismayed to learn that I was too early for mango season. And while the streets were lined with all types of mangoes, I was assured by locals that they were not sweet at all and I’d needed to be patient.

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Finally, on my last day in the country my patience was rewarded. The first crop of the summer season of the ‘king of mangoes’ had arrived! Alphonso was his name and as the sweetest, juiciest, and most fragrant mango variety, he definitely delivered! My trip was complete.

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Posted by Kathy Casey on May 21st, 2014  |  Comments Off on Travels to India – Part 3 |  Posted in Dishing with Kathy Casey Blog, Foodie News, Lifestyle, Recent Posts, Tasty Travels
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