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The Ultimate Bloody Mary {Seriously}

August 26, 2015 by Kristin Leave a Comment

Perfect Bloody Mary

I’m asked often why I started FoodFash.  The truth is, there’s a variety of reasons and the reason or reasons I choose to share are completely dependent on the audience and whether or not I want the conversation to continue.  But what I’m going to share with you now, and I promise this is going to segue into the beauty of a bloody mary pictured above, is one of the reasons why I continue to create.  And it’s because I’m fastidious.  And as much as I enjoy new life experiences, I enjoy making them my own even more.

Bloody Mary Ingredients

Last weekend, I ordered the most ridiculous bloody mary ever.  It was 40 dollars worth of out-of-control.  Sure it had some usual suspects like bacon and peppers.  But it was also topped with sushi, pork belly, a grilled cheese, and the list goes on.  And though I wouldn’t have traded the experience for any other {it’s what led me to create this post,} it was of the most disgusting bloody marys I’ve ever tasted.  The mix was sweet, the toppers were heavy, the portion was nap-inducing – it was unfinishable.  I knew could do better. And I did.

Bloody Mary Garnish Ideas

The recipe below is for the bloody mary of my dreams: light, not sweet {at all}, slightly spicy, and a solid horseradish kick.  I don’t want to feel sick ever, but especially after a brunch cocktail.  And I want enough damn toppings to last through the entire drink!

Suggested toppers:

  • Bacon!
  • Shrimp
  • Smoked Oysters
  • Pickled Okra
  • Pickled Asparagus
  • Giant Spanish Olives
  • Cornichons ({pickles}
  • Maldon salt {for rim}

P.S. Celery to a bloody mary is like honeydew to a fruit salad – nobody wants it.

Filed Under: Dairy Free Recipes, Sides Recipes Tagged With: bloody mary, brunch, cocktails, vodka

Pickled Green Beans & Asparagus

January 6, 2014 by Kristin 2 Comments

Canned Green Beans & Asparagus

Was anyone else’s Instagram feed filled with beefed up bloody marys this weekend?  Every time I scrolled down, I was reminded how much I love bloody garnishes.  Particularly pickled okra.  But since I learned that okra is way out of season, I stuck to not-in-season-but-still-in-stock green beans and asparagus.

Sterilizing Mason Jars

I chopped the greenest greens and followed this Alton Brown recipe.

Vegetables for Canning

I’m looking forward to seeing what these veggies are all about in two weeks! Until then, I’ll be hunting for the perfect bloody mary recipe.  If you have one, please share!

Filed Under: recipes Tagged With: alton brown, bloody mary, brunch, cocktails, pickled asparagus, pickled green beans, vegetables

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