photo by Evi T'Bolt
Christmas Time Is Here
Leyla Akdogan and Sean Hoffman, of Loch & Key, released their first CD, Jupiter’s Guide For Submariners, in September. The two hail from L.A. and don’t suck at all. I say that because…well….L.A.? Music….?
Anyway the two will be playing the 51st Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion between 3 and 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve Pacific Standard Time. The show will be on TV (KCET Channel 28), on radio at LPFK 90.7 and streaming at KCET.org.
The two had a long holiday interview which was interesting. I choose to include one part of it—their recipe for mulled wine.
“When choosing a wine for mulling, pick something full-bodied, as
heavier reds will better withstand heating and spicing. Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah or Shiraz, and Zinfandel. Port and other types of
fortified wine may also be used; however, when using these wines the
amount of sugar added should be greatly reduced or even eliminated
altogether.”
Mulled Wine Recipe
Ingredients:
1 bottle (750mL) red wine
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup of raw sugar, maple syrup or honey
2 sticks cinnamon
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Zest of 1 orange
Directions:
-In a large pot, bring the water and spices to a slow boil for five
minutes.
-Remove from heat, add wine, and then warm on low heat for 30 minutes.
-Make sure not to let the wine boil, as this will burn off the alcohol
and destroy the flavours.
-After the wine is done heating, strain through fine cheesecloth and
serve. Makes 4 servings.
Even though they say they just buy the packets at Trader Joes...Lazy bastards...
Anyway the two will be playing the 51st Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion between 3 and 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve Pacific Standard Time. The show will be on TV (KCET Channel 28), on radio at LPFK 90.7 and streaming at KCET.org.
The two had a long holiday interview which was interesting. I choose to include one part of it—their recipe for mulled wine.
“When choosing a wine for mulling, pick something full-bodied, as
heavier reds will better withstand heating and spicing. Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah or Shiraz, and Zinfandel. Port and other types of
fortified wine may also be used; however, when using these wines the
amount of sugar added should be greatly reduced or even eliminated
altogether.”
Mulled Wine Recipe
Ingredients:
1 bottle (750mL) red wine
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup of raw sugar, maple syrup or honey
2 sticks cinnamon
4 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Zest of 1 orange
Directions:
-In a large pot, bring the water and spices to a slow boil for five
minutes.
-Remove from heat, add wine, and then warm on low heat for 30 minutes.
-Make sure not to let the wine boil, as this will burn off the alcohol
and destroy the flavours.
-After the wine is done heating, strain through fine cheesecloth and
serve. Makes 4 servings.
Even though they say they just buy the packets at Trader Joes...Lazy bastards...
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