I have a little problem. I'm addicted to cookbooks, food writing, recipe collecting, and cooking. I have a lot of recipes waiting for me to try them, and ideas from articles, tv, and restaurants often lead to new dishes. I started losing track of what I've done. So now I'm taking photos and writing about what I've prepared—unless it's terrible in which case I forget it ever happened.
It’s time for summer getaways or at least a summer state of mind, don’t you think? I was contacted by Travassa Destinations to help them celebrate their first anniversary, and it’s the perfect time of year to do so. They have properties in Austin, Texas and Hana, Hawaii, and the resorts focus on five core principles: culinary, wellness, adventure, fitness, and culture with chefs, yoga instructors, massage specialists, and adventure guides to bring them to life. To celebrate their anniversary, they have some special giveaways offered on their Facebook page, and I have a gift to offer here as well. I’ll pick one winner from the comments to receive a culinary package including a cocktail shaker, a vegetable garden kit, a pair of Native shoes, a Breville juicer, and wines from Club W. I received this same gift package, so I know it’s a great way to get summer started. This was my first time using a juicer, and it’s delightful to turn fresh fruit into a beverage so quickly and easily. I had some local peaches to juice which I thought would be perfect with a little fresh ginger, and then I added an apple to round out the flavors. The juice blend was great on its own, but I took it one step further by mixing it with limoncello, rum, and ice in the cocktail shaker. It was a cold, fruity, and zippy cocktail suited for a long, summer weekend.
Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win the gift package. On Friday, June 1, 2012 at noon CST, I’ll pick one commenter to receive the gift. The winner will need to provide a mailing address in the US or Canada. Also, please leave an email address so I can contact you for your mailing information. Good luck and happy summer!
UPDATE 1 JUNE 2012: The winner of the gift package is Ahu from Ahu Eats.
What a great giveaway. I think being able to make your own juice is wonderful, not to mention very good for you. I love the look of your juices in the glasses with the blueberries on skewers - gorgeous! xx
I literally just bought a juices yesterday at Macy's! I have not made anything with it yet, but your post has given me some guidance! I bought some celery, grape tomatoes, and some nectarines. Sounds srtange, but I love them all, so why not juice it? We will see! Here is my email: bebe72801@yahoo.com
This drink sounds delicious!!! Just what I need by the pool this holiday week-end. So glad I found your blog. I'm your newest follower! cthomasdavis@yahoo.com
My name is Cindy and what a terrific prize package! I hope I win. I grow a garden and would love to be able to make my own fresh juices, thanks to you and to Travassa for giving me the chance. Contact me at cjbrick@ymail.com And once again thanks, I just love all your recipes.
Wow, what a great cocktail!!! Super fruity and super delicious... mine had a "little" kick (I might have add a "splash" too much of rum), but it just made our Memorial Weekend cookout that much better!
That's an amazing gift package! I love Breville appliances, having their coffee maker and the smart oven, the juicer has been on my "flirt list" for a while
A satisfying and refreshing cocktail, especially with a touch of ginger. A festive treat for the beginnings of summer. Now if only we would have a few sunny days in place of this chilly fog!
Lisa, been following your blog from some time now. I admit to being a little envious of your Austin location. We bought a "retirement" place in Dripping Springs about 9 months ago. Make the weekend commute almost every Friday after work. Love your blog!
The cocktail sounds amazing for this already-hot-Austin-summer. I'd love to make it too if I acquire a juicer one day. In the mean time I can make do with some local peaches in my sangria.
I want to be in the summer frame of mind, but the weather is not co-operating so far. But it will come soon enough when we can enjoy fresh juicy peaches in or out of cocktails.
What an excellent use for a juicer- a gateway to cocktails! Looks like your creation is fabulous, as always. I'll be so glad to have a nice refreshing drink again. It will be hot as hades by the time Ruby arrives so once I've recovered, a nice juice based cocktail sounds lovely.
I can't believe you're doing a juicer giveaway! I just started juicing (it's a looong story that I'll be posting about soon) and it's amazing! I had to return my Breville juicer (I'd bought the floor model and it was missing parts; the juicer itself was outstanding) so I'm crossing fingers for this great contest!!
I'll definitely give this drink a try either way. Looks delicious!
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What a great giveaway. I think being able to make your own juice is wonderful, not to mention very good for you. I love the look of your juices in the glasses with the blueberries on skewers - gorgeous! xx
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In Love with your Blog, great information...I can't get enough!
That Unknown is me! Tamara Stewart...just trying to let you know how happy I am to have discovered Your Blog! Fascinating!
ReplyDeleteA refreshing drink!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary to Travassa..sounds like a great prize package. I've always wanted to try making my own juice.
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A fantastic drink! So refreshing.
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I literally just bought a juices yesterday at Macy's! I have not made anything with it yet, but your post has given me some guidance! I bought some celery, grape tomatoes, and some nectarines. Sounds srtange, but I love them all, so why not juice it? We will see!
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Thanks for entering me! Very excited!
This drink sounds delicious!!! Just what I need by the pool this holiday week-end. So glad I found your blog. I'm your newest follower!
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My name is Cindy and what a terrific prize package! I hope I win. I grow a garden and would love to be able to make my own fresh juices, thanks to you and to Travassa for giving me the chance. Contact me at cjbrick@ymail.com And once again thanks, I just love all your recipes.
ReplyDeleteLisa, I was working so hard until Tuesday and it finally hit me that it is almost summer, I can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteI had a juicer once, not sure what happened to it.
I hope you will have a great summer and can't wait for what recipes you will present us.
that package sounds great, but what i'd really like is my very own massage specialist. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing! Thank you for posting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great cocktail!!! Super fruity and super delicious... mine had a "little" kick (I might have add a "splash" too much of rum), but it just made our Memorial Weekend cookout that much better!
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Wow that looks refreshing !
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun and generous give away and a chance to win!
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Fantastic refreshing drink!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing gift package! I love Breville appliances, having their coffee maker and the smart oven, the juicer has been on my "flirt list" for a while
ReplyDeletebeautiful drink too, Lisa!
happy Summer for you!
this looks so delicious Lisa! i could go for one (or three) of them right about now.
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ahu
A satisfying and refreshing cocktail, especially with a touch of ginger. A festive treat for the beginnings of summer. Now if only we would have a few sunny days in place of this chilly fog!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Lisa, been following your blog from some time now. I admit to being a little envious of your Austin location. We bought a "retirement" place in Dripping Springs about 9 months ago. Make the weekend commute almost every Friday after work. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe cocktail sounds amazing for this already-hot-Austin-summer. I'd love to make it too if I acquire a juicer one day. In the mean time I can make do with some local peaches in my sangria.
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Very cool Lisa. I work for Breville and we juice everyday :) That looks seriously yummy.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm Canadian, and yes, I'd love to win! A great giveaway.
ReplyDeleteWHat a wonderfl giveaway and beauty of a drink :D
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I want to be in the summer frame of mind, but the weather is not co-operating so far. But it will come soon enough when we can enjoy fresh juicy peaches in or out of cocktails.
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I've been wanting to get a juicer for a while now. Your drink looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice combination of flavors and I like you cocktail idea for the summer. Sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMy son has been wanting a juicer for some time, so I'd love to win this for him. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat summer drink, just relax an have a cocktail!
ReplyDeletePlease, count me in! I would love to receive it! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would love to win the juicer!
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Put my name in the hat, please!
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I would love to win it so bad.
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Cannot wait to see what you do with the juicer, but I have to say this cocktail is getting things off to a good start.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun prize pack! I love the idea of this cocktail. So refreshing for this time of year!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I so, so want to win this. Love some fresh juice with a summertime cocktail. Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteI think that it would be fun to have a juicer. The peach apple ginger juice cocktail that you made looks so refreshing.
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What an awesome giveaway! And your juice sounds so refreshing - wish I had a glass right now!
ReplyDeleteYou can easily made that cocktail since you can easily find the ingredients.
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I am DEFINITELY ready for a summer state of mind! Especially if it involves refreshing drinks like this!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a a fabulous giveaway!
ReplyDeleteAlso had to comment on your drink. Great combo (you are always so creative) and I'm going to try it ASAP!
what a great juice cocktail! love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent use for a juicer- a gateway to cocktails! Looks like your creation is fabulous, as always. I'll be so glad to have a nice refreshing drink again. It will be hot as hades by the time Ruby arrives so once I've recovered, a nice juice based cocktail sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a perfect summer cocktail. Looks so refreshing!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're doing a juicer giveaway! I just started juicing (it's a looong story that I'll be posting about soon) and it's amazing! I had to return my Breville juicer (I'd bought the floor model and it was missing parts; the juicer itself was outstanding) so I'm crossing fingers for this great contest!!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely give this drink a try either way. Looks delicious!