Inauguration Day Party Menu
Art by Los Angeles’ Bond Agency
Today we celebrate hope: hope for real, positive and lasting change for all. In a matter of minutes, some glass ceilings will be shattered. We will finally have our first woman VP, one who is both Black and Indian. We couldn’t be more excited to have this dynamic duo in the White House. It’s about time and we’re here to toast with the nation. Here is what we made in honor of this auspicious day…
Masala Harris Freedom Fries
Freedom Fries have never sounded so good with recipe and nod to Harris’ Indian heritage.
Recipe adapted from Indian Veggie Delight
* 2 cups of fresh or frozen fries
* 2 tablespoon corn starch
* ¼ teaspoon dry mint powder
* 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
* ¼ teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon masala powder
* 2 teaspoon lemon juice
* oil for frying
* salt to taste
* 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Mix dry ingredients, then add lemon juice and mix well. Coat fries with the mixture. Fry to a golden brown then add salt and parsley.
Good Vibes Only Smoked Sage Cider
Help us smudge the Oval Office with this hard cider cocktail.
Recipe adapted from Glue and Glitter
* 3 sprigs of sage
* Juice of half a lime
* 1 ounce of gin
* Hard cider
* Ice
Carefully use your stove top or a lighter to burn a sage sprig until it starts to smoke then quickly place the sage on a clean plate and cover it with your drink glass of choice. Leave it for 5 minutes. Place some ice into a cocktail shaker along with the lime juice, gin and a sprig of sage. Shake and strain into the smoked glass. Add a few pieces of ice if desired and top with cider and a sprig of sage for garnish.
Biden ice cream whoopie Pies
Celebrating Biden’s home state of Pennsylvania (home of the Whoppie Pie) and his love of ice cream.
Recipe
* Lemon Ricotta Cookies (we used this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction)
* Ice cream of choice (we used berry)
The method is simple: sandwich a scoop or two of ice cream with two cookies and enjoy!
It’s about thyme cava cocktail
It’s About Thyme, don’t you think? We heartily agree and we think it’s best served up with lemon and bubbles.
Recipe
* 1 ounce of botanical gin (we used the Botanist)
* 1.25 ounces of fresh lemon juice
* 1 ounce of thyme simple syrup (we used this recipe)
* Cava (or prosecco)
* Lemon zest for garnish
Pour gin, lemon juice and thyme simple syrup into a chilled coupe glass and stir. Top with cava and gently stir again. Top with garnish and enjoy!
PS- perhaps try making lemon and thyme soda with the leftover simple syrup? It’s refreshingly divine.