tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post6684092644399533344..comments2024-03-28T01:39:53.154-04:00Comments on The Peak of ChicĀ®: Pleased as PunchThe Peak of Chichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-23633281083699222552012-09-07T14:03:44.096-04:002012-09-07T14:03:44.096-04:00The Picayune cookbook was originally copyrighted i...The Picayune cookbook was originally copyrighted in 1901-My copy is a 1947 printing- I think it is reprinted without revisions as a "historical"document- look for the original copyright - the printing shouldn't matter- it even has recipes for endangered Plover-<br />Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-51110838869963635522012-09-06T18:29:32.568-04:002012-09-06T18:29:32.568-04:00I see a bouillon related post happening very soon ...I see a bouillon related post happening very soon on The Greasy Spoon!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-72627079156919795332012-09-06T10:22:40.851-04:002012-09-06T10:22:40.851-04:00Exactly. Do you know about "Pot a Jus"? ...Exactly. Do you know about "Pot a Jus"? Otherwise, mistakenly known as "Custard Cups". Porcelain cups with saucers used in the 18th century to serve bouillon. Worth looking out for, as they are often wrongly catalogued. I like the idea of a delicate , light bouillon- maybe even vegetarian- laced with armagnac...watch this space!The Greasy Spoonhttp://www.lukehoney.typepad.com/the_greasy_spoonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-60039809944533891482012-09-06T08:29:14.615-04:002012-09-06T08:29:14.615-04:00Luke, Mulled Cider sounds delicious, and I bet it...Luke, Mulled Cider sounds delicious, and I bet it smells wonderful too. I think your idea of a beef bouillon based punch is something with which you should experiment. If you mixed it with vodka, it would be a Bull-Shot Punch, wouldn't it? Sounds like a good way to start lunch, perhaps served in a demi-tasse. The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-13625297274955260082012-09-06T07:46:10.708-04:002012-09-06T07:46:10.708-04:00Sorry Peak of Chic, have been meaning to comment o...Sorry Peak of Chic, have been meaning to comment on this, but bogged down with work. At Christmas, we normally serve up a traditional Mulled Cider, which I think is preferable to Mulled Wine. But love the idea of a non-Christmas punch. The Champagne Cup sounds decadent: with the Cognac and Cointreau...crikey! Wouldn't some sort of beef bouillon thing be good, maybe laced with vodka or Cognac, and ladelled out of a silver tureen?Luke Honey (The Greasy Spoon)http://www.lukehoney.typepad.com/the_greasy_spoon/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-35014645851768192392012-09-05T17:13:21.140-04:002012-09-05T17:13:21.140-04:00I love that idea, maven! I think you should go fo...I love that idea, maven! I think you should go for it. Wish I could attend!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-38071518474690639262012-09-05T13:10:44.500-04:002012-09-05T13:10:44.500-04:00Love this post! That lime sherbert punch was a sig...Love this post! That lime sherbert punch was a signature drink for formal receptions at my Kappa Delta house when I was in college. Kappa Delta colors are green and white, so it was perfect. Hey! I kind of liked the foam! (For those who don't know, it is formed by pouring sprite/7up over lime sherbert and pineapple juice. The foam is similar to that found on a rootbeer float.)<br /><br />Speaking of signature drinks... wouldn't it be fun to have a weekly open-house Sunday brunch where one served a different spiked punch at each occasion? I think that I will get right on that!mavennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-84850452605766421102012-09-05T00:56:46.208-04:002012-09-05T00:56:46.208-04:00Loving this post! Punch is so fun and festive. I...Loving this post! Punch is so fun and festive. I think it's most regularly served at baby and bridal showers here in Texas.The Fab Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287962770874449402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-69092534176371183992012-09-04T16:45:42.696-04:002012-09-04T16:45:42.696-04:00Gosh, that sounds delish!Gosh, that sounds delish!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-994917922499027572012-09-04T14:10:29.757-04:002012-09-04T14:10:29.757-04:00It is, indeed! We make the cheater's version: ...It is, indeed! We make the cheater's version: half a can of lemonade concentrate and half of lime. mix at about 1/2 ratio, add a couple of sprigs of mint and give them a twist to release the oils. chill. when ready to serve add the lemon/lime, 1/3 of club soda and 1/3 of rum or gin. your choice. garnish with mint sprig. drink. beware.. they go down verrrry easy!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-42541075059095985922012-09-03T12:54:35.478-04:002012-09-03T12:54:35.478-04:00There are some great ideas here! It definitely put...There are some great ideas here! It definitely puts me in the spirit to throw a party and have all of my favorite table toppers! Great post!<br /><br />Love, Jamie HerzlingerJamie Herzlingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495009491082108838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-26837331557296082012012-09-02T08:21:20.712-04:002012-09-02T08:21:20.712-04:00You're welcome. Gin in a Southside? I love it ...You're welcome. Gin in a Southside? I love it already. Thank you for sharing your research results via Amazon. Pamelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-41913435608429087152012-09-01T16:41:06.407-04:002012-09-01T16:41:06.407-04:00Pamela, Thanks so much for the nice comment! I s...Pamela, Thanks so much for the nice comment! I searched Amazon for old copies of the Picayune cook book, and it looks like there are many different editions. I think that I may buy one of the older editions.<br /><br />A Southside is a cocktail that was created during the 1920s, I believe. It's made of gin, lemon juice, sugar, and mint. It's delicious! I don't have a recipe, but I believe that you can find different versions on the internet.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-26939832157193015522012-09-01T14:42:59.156-04:002012-09-01T14:42:59.156-04:00Pimm's. It IS almost like having punch for one...Pimm's. It IS almost like having punch for one. Enjoy! I too want to get a copy of Picayne's Creole Cook Book. <br /><br />What is Southside punch?<br /><br />LOVE this community you've created.<br />Pamelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-9071415236741576522012-08-31T22:08:04.589-04:002012-08-31T22:08:04.589-04:00Thomas, sounds like I need to get a copy of that c...Thomas, sounds like I need to get a copy of that cookbook!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-79257764415216030472012-08-31T17:22:12.496-04:002012-08-31T17:22:12.496-04:00The Picayune's Creole Cook Book is a source fo...The Picayune's Creole Cook Book is a source for the wildest selection of punches, cups, infusions, cordials, ratafias and on and fascinating recipes Thomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-25841183141849110712012-08-31T15:36:48.885-04:002012-08-31T15:36:48.885-04:00Way to go, Meg! I'm assuming Southside Punch ...Way to go, Meg! I'm assuming Southside Punch is the same thing as a Southside cocktail? I love a Southside.The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-62273137146006369902012-08-31T15:25:42.864-04:002012-08-31T15:25:42.864-04:00ME! I had punch at a party a few weeks ago! We wer...ME! I had punch at a party a few weeks ago! We were celebrating the opening of the Olympic Games, and I made Southside Punch.<br /><br />xoPigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-88878666536117058592012-08-31T14:28:41.575-04:002012-08-31T14:28:41.575-04:00Pamela, That sounds like such an interesting lectu...Pamela, That sounds like such an interesting lecture! I do love Pimm's and have a bottle of it on my cart. I should make a Pimm's cup this weekend- almost like punch for one!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-8922652427734586502012-08-31T14:02:35.906-04:002012-08-31T14:02:35.906-04:00Isn't it amazing all of the different dishes t...Isn't it amazing all of the different dishes that were once made using canned asparagus?! The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-58704790475937448182012-08-31T13:04:59.397-04:002012-08-31T13:04:59.397-04:00A ring mold with mint leaves and maraschino cherri...A ring mold with mint leaves and maraschino cherries frozen in itThomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-67491375342958413692012-08-31T13:03:24.317-04:002012-08-31T13:03:24.317-04:00I attended a lecture on the history of punch; '...I attended a lecture on the history of punch; 'Punch at Home in the 1800s - A talk and tasting served up by Elizabeth Gabay.' It was held in Sir John Soane's glorious museum, London. <br /><br />It is the story of Britain's empire, from India to the New World. All those wonderfully exotic ingredients: lemons, limes, rum, spices, tea... <br /><br />The rich drank from silver and fine porcelain, whilst the poor used cheap bowls. <br /><br />Politics, science, commerce, you name it. All things were discussed over punch. Families drank it to celebrate harvests, marriages, and holidays. <br /><br />From punch evolved the individual cocktail. Yum.<br /><br />Growing up in Houston, my parents referred to the lime sherbert punch as 'Baptist punch.' It was delicious at the time.<br /><br />For those who have not had Pimm's, give it a try. I use lots of fresh mint leaves and cucumber. Some people like to add oranges and strawberries. <br /><br />We should all treat ourselves to some punch, whether it be alcoholic or non.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br />Pamelanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-84293230492255326472012-08-31T13:02:23.570-04:002012-08-31T13:02:23.570-04:00The moment I read the words Lime Sherbet punch, I ...The moment I read the words Lime Sherbet punch, I had a vision of the icky foam on top- before I even read the next sentence- I remember canapes' from my Mom's parties- a crustless slice of very soft white bread mashed flat with a rolling pin and wrapped around a stalk of canned asparagusThomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-70586544080886191792012-08-31T10:31:38.800-04:002012-08-31T10:31:38.800-04:00I can't believe that I forgot to mention Sangr...I can't believe that I forgot to mention Sangria, especially considering how delicious it is!The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34961211.post-85365166599244949462012-08-31T10:28:24.724-04:002012-08-31T10:28:24.724-04:00And don't forget Sangria (white or red). This ...And don't forget Sangria (white or red). This Spanish alcoholic wine (and brandy) punch is great for summer evenings. Great post.<br />Marymaryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.com