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casadelmonte
October 3, 2011
Many many congratulations Merril what a happy time for you, enjoy it all
chefrockyrd
October 2, 2011
Congrats on the baby.
I forgot all about this grape drink. Thanks so much for the reminder. Everyone in my family had a grape arbor.
Besides making beautiful jelly, my mom made many jars of grape "base" and canned it in mason jars.
Then thru out the year we would be sent down to the cellar to get a jar. She would put some in a tall glass and add club soda or ginger ale to it sometimes with a wedge of lemon. As a kid I always thought it was so special. Now I have to find some grapes.
I forgot all about this grape drink. Thanks so much for the reminder. Everyone in my family had a grape arbor.
Besides making beautiful jelly, my mom made many jars of grape "base" and canned it in mason jars.
Then thru out the year we would be sent down to the cellar to get a jar. She would put some in a tall glass and add club soda or ginger ale to it sometimes with a wedge of lemon. As a kid I always thought it was so special. Now I have to find some grapes.
Panfusine
September 30, 2011
Merill!! Congratulations! (duh, missed this news until I saw the cream cheese cookie pics & wssmoms link!) We need to have a baby shower recipe theme one of these days!
gingerroot
September 29, 2011
Somehow I missed this last week, but this sounds delicious and wow, Congratulations, Merrill!! Such happy, exciting news - best wishes to you and your husband.
zephyr050
September 29, 2011
THANK YOU!!
This sounds wonderful...and please explore and share more non-alcoholic beverages!
As a teetotaler, i may be among the minority of the foodie world, but there are lots of us who must avoid alcohol--but we still enjoy interesting beverages. i am particularly fond of elderflower cordial--must pay big bucks to get it and am willing to. The "ginger swizzle" at Gramercy Tavern is one of the few mixed drinks i've ever been offered at a "good" restaurant--though i'm often offered interesting, unusual "sodas" at quirky joints.
Looking forward to more!
This sounds wonderful...and please explore and share more non-alcoholic beverages!
As a teetotaler, i may be among the minority of the foodie world, but there are lots of us who must avoid alcohol--but we still enjoy interesting beverages. i am particularly fond of elderflower cordial--must pay big bucks to get it and am willing to. The "ginger swizzle" at Gramercy Tavern is one of the few mixed drinks i've ever been offered at a "good" restaurant--though i'm often offered interesting, unusual "sodas" at quirky joints.
Looking forward to more!
whataprize
September 26, 2011
Meow!! Congratulations Merrill, and this sounds like an amazingly delicious drink, so fresh!
pshipper
September 26, 2011
Congratulations, to you, Merrill. Made this syrup yesterday and it's fantastic. I'm thinking about all the other ways I might use this, starting with a little on some vanilla ice cream.
mrslarkin
September 25, 2011
What happy news! Lots of love and luck to you, Merrill.
The soda looks delicious! Saving the recipe. I would love a recipe for Concord grape jelly - do you have any you like? Also going to try and freeze some - frozen grapes are yummy!
The soda looks delicious! Saving the recipe. I would love a recipe for Concord grape jelly - do you have any you like? Also going to try and freeze some - frozen grapes are yummy!
suzilightning
September 25, 2011
many congratulations. i went to school in Fredonia, NY in the heart of Concord grape country - even working for one of my mom's friends in their vineyard. and we had a grape arbor that gave us grapes for jams at home on Shelter Island.
the soda looks good. have you thought about making it more of a spritzer? or playing around with some of the other grapes and adding flavors like lemongrass, ginger or key lime? am interested as i no longer drink alcohol.
the soda looks good. have you thought about making it more of a spritzer? or playing around with some of the other grapes and adding flavors like lemongrass, ginger or key lime? am interested as i no longer drink alcohol.
marynn
September 25, 2011
While the smile on your face may be bigger, mine is pretty darned big. How fun to celebrate with you and your current and incipient family. And what burgeoning possibilities! I loved the craving suggestion, and I am also going to hope you will tackle the challenges of cooking when your pregnant self is suddenly adverse to what you know your shared body needs, home cooking as a new/working mother, and making terrific, palate-expanding baby food at home. Or not, as you see fit...>;)
Julie@Kitchen
September 25, 2011
Congratulations on your happy news. A toast to you with this wonderful looking concord grape and lemon soda (mine might have just a splash of vodka)!
creamtea
September 25, 2011
Wow, great news! May it be a healthy and easy pregnancy for you & the little one.
Fairmount_market
September 24, 2011
Warmest congratulations Merrill! You guys should run a contest for pregnancy food cravings.
Greenstuff
September 24, 2011
Wow! I didn't have too too much interest in grape soda, but took a look because of all the comments. Cheers, Merrill! (That's a non-alcoholic Cheers!) Best thing in the world.
motay29
September 24, 2011
give it bubbles with champagne yeast! here's a guideline for the meathod: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Concord-Grape-Soda.
WinnieAb
September 23, 2011
Aw, congrats Merrill! That is super awesome news, and grape soda is on my must-make-soon list :)
cookinginvictoria
September 23, 2011
Wow, warmest congratulations to you and your husband, Merrill! Such happy news. I love the look of this recipe and I intend to try it soon. I am always on the lookout for Concord grape recipes -- we have a Concord grape arbor in our backyard, and we usually have a bumper crop. That is, if the neighorhood raccoons don't get to them first!
WeeklyGreens
September 23, 2011
Yeah, Merrill! A big congrats to you. I wish you a comfortable and easy pregnancy (and same for delivery!). Cheers to you!
Soozll
September 23, 2011
Congrats, Merrill..I hope your pregnancy goes as well as (both of) mine went. I never felt so good!
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I bought my first ever concords at the farmers mkt last week. They were seedless..how handy is that! The flavor and texture were identical to the seeded variety. I've always loved a wedge of lemon in any grape drink. I can't wait to try this recipe.
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I bought my first ever concords at the farmers mkt last week. They were seedless..how handy is that! The flavor and texture were identical to the seeded variety. I've always loved a wedge of lemon in any grape drink. I can't wait to try this recipe.
Niknud
September 23, 2011
How wonderful - I wish you a comfortable and uneventful time of it! Congratulations!
Merrill S.
September 23, 2011
Thanks so much, everyone!
lastnightsdinner
September 23, 2011
I knew it!!! Huge congrats to you, and enjoy the ride - it really does go by so fast :)
boulangere
September 23, 2011
Oh, such wonderful news. Warm congratulations to you all. And the soda looks wonderful in either version.
Helen's A.
September 23, 2011
Congratulations, Merrill! I've been up to my eyeballs in grapes this summer, too. Made a couple batches of grape conserve that turned out wonderful...
Emily H.
September 23, 2011
Congratulations, Merrill! And what an absolutely gorgeous color that final drink makes. What a beauty.
Hilarybee
September 23, 2011
Congratulations, Merrill!! I love concord grapes. Love to see more non-alcoholic beverages, too.
Rivka
September 23, 2011
Yay Merrill! Congrats! Hope you're feeling good. I'm thrilled to have yet another delicious recipe for concord grapes - I actually just posted a focaccia using them on my blog. 'Tis the (fleetingly short) season.
Congrats again!
Congrats again!
wssmom
September 23, 2011
Oh, how exciting! Congratulations! p.s. the drink looks great even without the booze!
fiveandspice
September 23, 2011
Oh my goodness!!!!! What an exciting cat to allow out! :) HUGE congratulations to you!!!! And, I now know what I'm going to do with the concord grapes that came in our CSA this week!
EmilyC
September 23, 2011
Many congrats Merrill -- that's wonderful news! The world definitely needs more interesting and fun drinks like this where you don't miss the alcohol! It looks perfect for fall.
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