Let me begin with ... I SURVIVED!
- New store manager.
- New store manager rules.
- Employee hours being cut.
- And let's not forget, new managers just don't know what to do with me. Other TFM's and grocery stores, don't have anyone who does what I do.
Sooooo, to celebrate that I'm still a TFM employee, I had to open a bottle of bubbles. Although I don't need a reason to open bubbles, this seemed to call for it.
I've shyed away from Riondo Prosecco for a while. Only because the price had increased signifcantly and La Marca was less expensive. (FYI - this is no longer the case as La Marca has gone up significanly.) But, Riondo has a NEW Prosecco Rosé.
This is from Italy and has lots and lots of enjoyable bubbles. Refreshing. Perfect for summer. TFM price $12.99.
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Rosé Sangria
1 bottle (750ml) Rosé
1 c. POM pomegranate juice
2/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 to 3 large lemons)
1/3 to ½ c. granulated sugar*
½ c. triple sec
½ c. brandy
12 strawberries, sliced (stems removed)
Add sugar and lemon juice to large pitcher. Stir to dissolve sugar. Add remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over ice with some of the macerated strawberries.
* Adjust the sugar based on the flavor of your Rosé. (The Rosé I used was bitter and required more sugar.)
I adapted this from Ina Garten's Rosé Sangria; a light, summery Sangria. So why did I alter her recipe ...
1. She added water and for me that was just diluting the wine.
2. Superfine sugar measures more than granulated sugar and I didn't want this to be too sweet.
3. The Rosé I used - Chateau Ste. Michelle's Rosé was bitter and I had to mask that flavor.
Have to tell you, this is addictive. Also, the strawberries give the flavor a nice strawberry note. DELICIOUS if I do say so myself (and Dave).
I did prepare this recipe a second time using Sunseeker Rosé. This was also bitter. Sugar took care of this and you would never know.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Rosé - TFM $12.99.
Sunseeker Rosé - TFM $11.99.
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