Light Dishes And Drinks To Stay Cool With In The Summer Heat
— LIGHT AND TASTY WINES THAT PAIR BEST WITH THE HEAT—
*Albarino
This Spanish Varietal is one of our favorites and in our opinion, way too under appreciated in the US. This wine is unusually light, and generally high in acidity with alcohol levels of 11.5–12.5%
*Sauvignon Blanc
A green-skinned grape variety that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Sauvignon blanc is planted in many of the world's wine regions, producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white varietal wine. The grape is also a component of the famous dessert wines from Sauternes and Barsac
*Pinot Grigio
Light, refreshing, and perfect for a light Italian meal like this one:
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*Riesling
Believe it or not, a well made Riesling is considered the best wine in the world in many wine circles. Make sure you are drinking a dry one though. Sweet ones have too much sugar to be refreshing in the heat.
*Semillon
Sémillon is a golden-skinned grape used to make dry and sweet white wines, mostly in France and Australia. Its thin skin and susceptibility to botrytis make it dominate the sweet wine region Sauternes AOC and Barsac AOC in France.
*Rose of Pinot Noir
In rosé, Pinot Noir delivers bright acidity and soft, subtle aromas of crabapple, watermelon, raspberries, strawberries, and wet stone
Serve it like a dry white wine but just a few degrees warmer.
***Wine Serving Tips for Summer:
Not everyone can have the forethought to chill those bottles before the guests get there or while you’re trying to get dinner ready for the family, so here are a few tips for getting them cold, ASAP
1. Be sure to chill the wine to your satisfaction.
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2. Rosé or Pinot Noir are the reds to look for. They are the lightest red wines, delicate, refreshing. Rosé is best served ice cold, and it is a hot item these days. You’ll find some very classy Rosés coming from California wineries and featured in The California Wine Club’s wine club shipments.
3. Get an easy cool down from Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Viognier. These friendly whites are unoaked, with a delicate mouthfeel and pleasing fruit flavors. They are terrific quaffers (no food required).
4. Be aware of your texture preferences with Chardonnay. Ah, Chardonnay, you diva of differences — there are so many styles around these days, it’s hard to know what you’ll get when you pop the cork. For a Chardonnay to beat the heat, we choose an unoaked Chard without the heavy, buttery texture of malolactic fermentation. It’s simple and effective way to beat the heat, and great with a crunchy salad or seafood.
5. Sparklers to the rescue. Chill them well. A good sparkler will reward you with tiny bubbles zipping to the top of your glass, delightful fizziness and icy, lovely fruit flavors. Remember, methode champenoise is your artisan choice.
—COOL COCKTAILS THAT ARE PERFECT SUMMER—
Mix up some fun in a glass this summer with these light and fruity drinks that will leave your guests, wanting more!
*Guilt Free Margaritas
This drink skips sugary triple sec, instead gaining its flavor from fresh lime juice, agave syrup, orange zest, and mint — for a savings of 80 calories per cocktail.
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*Cranberry-Basil Spritzer
Light, fruity, and herby with some fizz makes this drink absolutely amazing for hot weather!
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*Strawberry-Basil Bourbon Lemonade
Packed with flavors that are intense but fresh for the season, this drink is delicious and lovely in a light shade of pink.
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— LIGHT BITES THAT WON’T WEIGHT YOUR DOWN—
There’s nothing like a fresh, healthy, Summer meal during the hot weather so check out these recipes and try one out, tonight!
*Charred Corn Salad
Light and summery with corn, straight from the grill, juicy and flavorful. This salad combines tons of amazing flavors that are fresh and ripe for the season.
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*Honey Mustard Chicken Salad With Bacon And Avocado
Refreshing, sweet and savory all at the same time! Yumm Yumm
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*Honey-LIme
This Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad the ultimate refreshing side dish! It’s is a fresh fruit salad recipe that’s easy to make without the extra sugary cream. Just add a little honey and lime and you’ve got yourself a colorful, healthy fruit salad everyone loves!
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*Cashew Chicken Salad Wraps
This cashew chicken salad offers the perfect breath of fresh air. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but its bright tastes and colors that are meant for warmer weather
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*Avocado, Tuna, and Pickled Onion Sandwich
This sandwich is all about healthy fats, with omega-3 fatty acids in the tuna and monounsaturated fat in the avocado. The first boosts brain function; the second is great for heart health. Tuna and avocado also happen to taste delicious together, along with pickled onion, roasted almonds, and briny, pea-green Castelvetrano olives.
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Get out of the heat and head into our studio where the AC runs freely and the fun, never ends! Come in for a painting and wine class and make some handmade art, sip some delicious wine, and have fun!!! We’ve got some excellent classes coming up throughout the next few weeks, so be sure to check out the website and see what’s on the calendar and sign up for a class! Bring all of your friends and family in to join in this exciting and unique experience, because everything is more special with loved ones, around. Be on the lookout for the wide variety of drink specials and summer-themed paintings on the calendar.. who doesn’t love to save money and paint something that fits perfectly into your decor for the season?! Seriously... there are a lot of amazing specials right now, so take advantage of them and join us soon!
If you live in Tustin, we’re right around the corner from you, located in 'The District’, a great shopping center and entertainment hub in Orange County! We make the perfect event for everything from a fun and unique date night, an awesome girls’ night out experience, and we even offer private events! When you view our classes on our website, you’ll be viewing our schedule for our public classes, but you can also book a painting party with the guest list of your choice! Come in to celebrate a birthday, bridal shower, reunion, retirement, and more with friends and family, sharing their artistic sides, together. Make memories that will last a lifetime with a souvenir to treasure forever with one our classes.
*Learn more about our private parties, here:
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We also play host to some great corporate events, too! Why not book your next work party or team building event with us? We offer several styles of paintings that incorporate team building strategies, encouraging the whole office to work together, creating a stunning world of art!
*Read more about corporate events, here:
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